Use your reading chair or beanbags as extra seating when you’re hanging out with friends or watching movies. If you’re buying beanbags, consider getting a few so your friends can join you in the reading nook. Stack the beanbags on top of each other when you aren’t using them.
Check out garage sales to find cheap, second-hand couches. If the upholstery on the couch is a little ripped, simply place a throw or sheet over the couch to cover it.
If you are using a projector, make sure that you have a blank wall to project it onto or hang up a sheet instead.
Opt for velvet or fluffy pillows to give your bed a luxurious feeling. Alternatively, pick waffle-textured or linen pillows for a minimal look. If you have lots of friends over, consider placing the throw cushions on the floor to create extra seating.
Label the boxes so that you know what each one contains.
Avoid using lots of colours, as this can make your room look cluttered and overwhelming. If you don’t want to have a colour theme, opt for a style theme instead, such as beachy, vintage, minimal, or boho. Use this theme to help you choose your bedroom accessories.
Opt for yellow lights to create a warm feeling or white lights to create a pretty, starry look. Purchase fairy lights after Christmas to get a great deal.
If you are sticking the photos to the wall, consider placing them in a shape, such as a heart, circle, or diamond. Replace old photos with new photos occasionally to keep them up to date. If you’re creating a vintage theme in your room, search thrift stores for old photo frames.
Search thrift stores, garage sales, or online auctions for inexpensive vintage lamps. If you don’t have power outlets in the right places, utilise extension cords to power the lamps. If you want your room to have a boho feel, opt for a lamp with lace on it. If you want a beachy look, pick a lamp that is made from driftwood.
Consider having a poster wall that is filled with your favourite posters. Ask your parents before pinning anything to your walls. Search thrift stores to find vintage posters, or buy new posters online or from concerts
If you don’t have a whiteboard, consider pinning up a blackboard instead. If you aren’t allowed to hang up the whiteboard on the wall, lean it against your wall or rest it on your desk instead. Keep an old rag on hand to wipe the board clean.
This is a great option if you want to have lots of people in your room but don’t have much seating. If your room has a nautical vibe, choose a bold blue-and-white patterned rug or a woven jute rug. Feel free to have lighter, more playful colors on the floor.
If you want to chat with your friends, make sure that the music is quiet enough to be able to hear each other. If you don’t know what to play, search for a hangout playlist on a music streaming site, such as Spotify or Apple Music.
If you don’t have a lot of space in your room, try some vintage games, such as knucklebones, Ludo, or cards.
Have a trash bag nearby to put your rubbish in so that your room doesn’t look messy from the food packets.
