Can we get a room thread?
I'm especially looking for rooms that are a little more mature looking as I've moved back from college and my room at home is a little too childish for my tastes now, so I'm searching for inspiration.
Any seagulls been decorating?
I'm trying to figure out the best way to reduce heat coming into our room without doing something really drastic or ugly as hell like tinfoil on the windows. I saw somewhere that somebody did blackout curtains with a white liner to help reflect the sun a bit.
It's not my place so I can't really do much more then hang up curtains and I like being able to see out the window and open it up in the evening to let fresh air in.
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does anyone have any suggestions for lightweight furniture, dressers and such? The only thing I could think of was wicker but I don't think it would look good
I've been living out of like 6 of those clear plastic sterilite 3 drawer cart things. And while it's super convenient when moving they do make my room look a bit ugly.
Also I have pic related. Bought it when I was in college (even though I don't have anything else pink and I don't even really like pink) and needed a cheap desk. Is there anything I can do to make it more neutral? Is there a way to paint glass without the glass chipping off and still keep the surface flat?
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Dropped my pic, derp
Dumping some rooms I have saved.
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Most of what I have is for smaller spaces, since I live in a studio.
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Fin.
I can dump more if wanted, this is pretty much the type of assortment I have saved.
>>8918750
Could you do some kind of 2-layer curtain? A sunblocking base and then a cute sheer over-lay that fits in with your room aesthetic?
I have this in my study as it has a large window that you can see through when you use the main staircase in my apartment. It's easy to change styles and find on ebay, taobao and aliexpress.
>>8918933
Why not use a adhesive laminate for the surface?
>>8918750
I don't know how to help your curtain problem, but I like the setup of your room a lot! It's very cute.
I'm in the middle of redecorating right now. I'm really happy to have found a cute bookcase, desk, nightstand and dresser set, hoping it pulls through. Next I'm looking to get a bed frame and a full-length mirror. I am slowly making my room kind of cute again after so many years!
However, I'm wondering if seagulls have any tips for storing linens and towels, because they are starting to eat up my closet.
Speaking of my closet, when cleaning our clothes, does anyone else have a really hard time of letting go of stuff you haven't worn for months? It's killing me to donate so many things. I'm scared I might need them again!
>>8922297
It's not my room. It's something I had saved in my room folder. I wish my room was that cute!
For storing linens, how many sets do you have? I have a couple sets for my bed. Larger things like comforters can be put in the vacuum storage bags.
Since I don't have a linen closet I keep my linens in a tote under the bed and a set in a night stand drawer.
>>8922298
Aw, well you have really great taste anyway!
I have about three for my bed, plus a few tablecloths. Putting them under my bed is a great idea! I have come clear plastic storage containers I could use for that. Now I just have to get a bedframe, since I've got my bed on the floor /orz.
>>8922297
For my linen, I did a big clear-out and now have:
2 x good sheet sets
1 x guest set
2 x lightweight waffle/cotton blankets
1 x heavy winter quilt
Oblivious you don't have to cut down as much as I did but I recommend doing a stocktake of sorts. I use my bed drawers for sheets/towels and a large ottoman for vacuum packed quilt and blankets.
I use the ottoman/coffee table out in the lounge room for vacuum packed pillows
>>8921615
I really like this one for some reason. I'd love to see wallpaper make a comeback.
>>8918574
Source on dressing table?
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I'll give this a try, thank you!
>>8918933
Spraypainted wicker can look very beautiful though. Put it outside on cut-open garbage bags on a windless day and spray some wicker. I'm sure a tea-stained color, or pastel would look nice. Wicker is awesome, especially if the pieces have braided details along their edges.
any inspiration for lolita/classic esque rooms that are not ott pink and cute? Moving to a new apartment with my bf and he's not too keen on a princessy room but agreed on a classic aesthetic at least.
Got some cute new furniture today, anons.
Yay so I finally learned how to drill holes in my room! I can now customize it much better! (mount wall shelves, mirrors, etc)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9S1pToPaQA
>>8925825
I wish your walls were pastel pink or white instead of matching the curtains to the wallpaper, but the furniture is cute.
>>8925868
/cgl/ is so fucking nitpicky I s2g
>>8925825
i love it! and i like the matching walls, i guess that's a personal preference thing
I need some help. I just moved like three days ago so pardon the mess but I need suggestions on how to goth this room up elegantly without painting or anything. I'm currently upcycling an old dresser and painting it and a little bookcase that goes on top of it black with white lace patterning sprayed on from a thing I saw on pinterest.
The bookcases are driving me crazy but my parents won't let me stain them or anything even though they're the ones that threw out my black bookcases that were perfectly good and gave me these because "they don't match the living room" y'know because they totally match mine. (sorry for the salt, I'm still miffed)
Anyone know where I can order some inexpensive but pretty picture frames to put spooky pictures in? I'm also thinking about cutting out little bats like >>8918804 and ghosts and sticking them everywhere with double sided tape but I don't know if that'll mess up the paint or not.
>>8926832
That bed is way too big for that room. I don't think you can get away with not painting.
>>8926841
I'm not gonna sleep in a twin. I roll around too much. I know it looks really cramped but I'll have room to move around once the boxes are out of the fucking way. As for painting, I mean it's grey. That's a pretty somber color if you ask me.
>>8926848
The four poster is blocking the windows and it looks like shit. You don't have to downsize to a twin, but that frame just doesn't work for that room. Sorry.
>>8926851
It would if I moved it to where those ugly ass bookcases are and either moved the dresser or the bookcases to the foot of the bed.
>>8926832
Can you rotate your bed to go against the wall your dresser is against so that the frame isn't awkwardly blocking the windows, or is that corner wall space still not wide enough? I think other anon meant you had to paint the bookcases, not the walls...unless you can cover them with patterned paper or something they really don't go with a gothic theme. I think some nice window treatments would help with making the room more gothic. Can't help with frames, sorry - it'll probably depend on the stores in your area. If you want to stick things on your wall use blutack or the 3M stickies, they're usually less damaging to paintwork than tape.
>>8926828
Can we get a rough floor plan and budget please?
>>8926860
It's not wide enough. That's why I was thinking I could put it against the wall where the bookcases are but then I'd have this weird gap where I can't really fit anything. Unless I got like a really thin nightstand or something.
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1-Black dresser
2-Vanity
3 & 4 - Ugly motherfucking bookcases. What if I lined the bottom of the shelves with lace and let it hang over the brown a bit?
5 - Bed
6 - Black and white dresser currently in my garage being sanded down
7 - Door from kitchen
8 - Closet door
9 - Bathroom door
10 11 & 12 - Windows
I currently only make about 500 dollars a month but I'm hoping to get a better job serving soon. I pay 100 dollars a month in rent to the 'rents, and occasionally they'll give me money in exchange for odd jobs (Which there's currently a lot of with all the unpacking). I'm taking a break from buying lolita things and, well, a lot of things until this room is finished because I need to nest more than anything right now. My parents and boyfriend are willing to help me out here and there with small decor items but I'm mostly footing the bill for this.
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Oh and it's roughly 4.25 meters by 4.25 meters. Tinyyyyyy
>>8926828
Bookcase: Fairy lights and rose flower garland OR Chiffon drapey curtains OR both. Personally I have both on my bookcase/cosplay storage.
Frames: Here in Aus, out local craft store has cheap wooden craft frames in decorative ornate styles that you can buy and paint. I did mine in either gold or wine red.
Color scheme: Gothic doesn't always have to be black/white based. Enjoy the rich jewel tones and luxurious fabric this fashion promotes.
>>8926893
Thank you! I have to go to work but let me play around with some pics I have to make something up for you
>>8926893
What do the book cases look like?
Depending how they look, you could refurbish them, or find alternatives?
I currently just bought a new bookcase from ikea for $29. The Laiva bookcase. Those two back panels you don't even have to add if you don' t want to, or put them in different spots.
>>8926860
Yeah I meant paint the bookcases. They look really dated and farm housey.
hey thought I'd post my room, it's alright so far but I really don't like the the curtains (they were here when I moved in). Does anyone have suggestions for curtains that would look cute but not kids vomit cute?
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Go with something sheer and light pink, bringing out the color in the bedspread. Make sure that the curtains end where the window ends, because right now the length of the curtain just makes the window look shorter than anything. If you can, get a white rod instead of the black one, maybe with a pearly end instead of a twisty one?
I'd also maybe move your bed where your desk is, and your dresser under the window, that way you can put decorations underneath, thus using the free space, and also freeing up your mirror for more posing. It'll make the room look a lot more proportional and utilize the space a lot more.
Also if you can, maybe find a throw pillow you can put on your bed that matches the eventual color of the curtains?
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Ooooo I like the flower garland idea with some black or white roses as well as draping the lace over each shelf. As for the color scheme I know gothic has more colors to offer, but I just personally like black and white.
>>8926967
Thank for the advice! I can't move my bed though since it would block the door haha, but I have considered putting the drawers under the window.
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Ever since the last thread and reading the Kon Mari method book I've been renovating. It has really helped me destress and away from depression.
It's turning out great and I'm finally putting all the storage furniture we have to work and decorate.
I've painted my 3 walls with leftover paint, thrown out/donated over 10 trashbags full of stuff.
>>8926950
So super cute. Love how it doesn't look to cluttered.
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Aw thanks! I try to keep tidy, but my desk is getting a bit of a mess
>>8926950
This is super cute! Your walls look a lil empty on the side where your bed is, maybe you could add some art?
>>8926828
OMG GET A DESK FOR YOUR LAPTOP! ESPECIALLY SINCE YOU CATS ARE ON YOUR BED!
One of these [http://tabletlaptop.onlineshopcode com/items/Ebay@2/150.html] and then between it I personally have one of these fans [image.dhgate com/albu_118248937_00/1.0x0.jpg].
You can really, really fuck up your laptop if you let is sit on sheets, even if you have pillows under it and added fur and dander in the fan really ruins the life.
>>8927465
Lol calm down, anon. I actually have a vintage hospital tray on the way.
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Update! I got a refund from a lolita purchase that never came so I splurged and got some decor stuff! Sorry for the blurry pics.
From top left to right
1. Black canopy for my canopy bed that my cats are probably gonna tear apart but hey it wasn't too expesnive
2. A shitton of these black roses so I can make a garland out of them to hang from the tops of my windows
3. A deer mount that I got for a sooooong probably gonna either put it above my bed or my dresser
4. Creepy animal bones in little jars with dried moss I think?
5. A vamplet! Ghost pony!
I also got some photographs from the late 1800's/early 1900's to frame. I'm so excited about this all coming together! Thanks everyone for your advice and support thus far!
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Whoops, dropped pic
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cgl, any ideas for prettying up a portable wardrobe like this? It's only a temporary living situation (for like, a couple of years) so I don't really want to go all out and invest in something proper. It'd be nice if I could make it look a little bit cuter for those two years that I'll be using it, though.
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Get a long stretch of fabric that is the length of on side to the bottom, around the top, and to the other side to the bottom. If possible put the back against a wall. Use some cute ribbons to gather the sides like curtains. The top being covered should deal with any dust getting on the clothing. You can leave the front open and add a garland around the front edge.
>>8927632
Looks good anon, You could always do a shabby ribbon rose garland and put that over the tops of your bookcases.
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Enjoy the photoshop.
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The other canon's idea is cute. You could also make a cover in a cute fabric and make the front like a curtain. Might look neat if it matched your bedroom curtains.
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This is really your best option >>8927665
And if you're low on storage, these are a great to hang on the sides
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Actually, I don't think I can take off or replace the original covering -- the metal frame feels really flimsy without it. I think the fabric cover is providing some kind of tension that's helping the frame hold it together.
I like the idea of the flower garland, though, and attaching a lace curtain to the front or the sides would work. Maybe I could even put some cute wall stickers on the outside, something I can remove when I leave.
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First thing I bought! It's great for organising socks and jewellery. Never thought of hanging one behind the door/on the wall as a makeup organiser, though. Thanks!
hey anons, I remember last thread someone said they would like seeing a room transform from extremely dirty to clean.
Well, I did it, and I made a post about it too that someone may find helpful.
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I'm totally open to any suggestions you have to make my room look nicer, especially ways to hide extension cords and places to get cheap frames. (But I'm not removing the emo poster, I'm trash and I know it.)
Oh, and finally, does anyone have good places to get floral sheet/comforter sets from? I'm having some trouble with that, since I'm redoing my bed, too. thanks guys
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You room is looking pretty good.
I'd say definitely frame the poster if you're keeping it.
Ideas for hiding power cords? Search hide power cords on pinterest and you'll see a ton of ideas.
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Thanks a lot! Yeah, I'll be getting frames soon. Sad to see that posted in such shoddy condition, but I've had it for almost 9 years now, and it's been toted around many places.
thanks for the tip!
>>8928824
Target has some floral comforter sets that are pretty good imo.
>>8928853
Yeah. I've got posters store away because I can't put them up right now and want to have them framed first.
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Haha, thanks!
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Awesome, I'll be sure to take a look there. Tried to look on Amazon but most of it was garbage.
>>8928887
That's a good idea. I feel bad putting my posters away, because then I forget I need to frame them, OTL. But I'll be sure to get frames soon, at the very least for that one.
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kek, thanks. I actually have 4 and they loooove my bed. They all sleep with me at night and it's actually really hard to fight for space lol
Any ideas on how to deal with hideous carpets in a rental anons? Rugs big enough to help would cost close to a grand and I've looked at carpet squares but it's a similar issue of price.
I'm legitimately thinking of moving because I hate the carpet in this house so much. It was fine when I was broke and unemployed but now I'm making it good and want my house to look good too. No matter what I do the 70's throwup vomit color and yellowed lino destroys all cuteness.
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please show pics of this mess
>>8929511
I know this might not be the answer you're looking for, but if you can find a Persian or similar carpet for a reasonable price I'd say go for it. I have a medium size Persian carpet from a clearance sale which has followed me to 4 different rented flats and that thing is fucking indestructible (withstood my ex leaving it outside for a month in rainy weather) and makes every room look 'grown up'. Goes with nearly every kind of interior too so it's an investment. The quality really is paramount here though, natural fibres are best, I've had a few cheapo rugs from ikea and urban outfitters and while they look okay at first they start to fade quite quickly and they're a bitch to clean (the pile is so short you can see every little speck of dust). Combined with the lino something lower quality would just look tacky
God I love these room threads but they make me feel bad about how cluttery my materialistic ass room can be. I need help gulls.
>>8929707
Anon could try a swap meet or outlet shop. Sometimes they have decent sized area rugs for not insane prices.
>>8929714
Egg. I can be the same way. Just gotta start working on it a bit at a time.
Having some inspiration and making a game plan helps.
I realized today I need to move the furniture in my bedroom. I have to trade places on a big ass dresser and queen sized bed.
Man this is gonna suck.
Any inspo for basement set ups?
I live in a basement that's about 250sq ft, and one dinky little window. I'd love to replicate one of those minimal, airy rooms, but I know that isn't possible where I live ;_;
>>8929775
Can you get Dulux Air & Space paint? i think it's supposed to be more reflective to make places appear airer and larger.
>>8929714
I know how you feel. I really had to force myself to go through all my old stuff and toss/sell what didn't fit in my room anymore. But let me tell you, it has been so worth it!
>>8925676
You've actually changed my mind on this! I think I might look for some wicker furniture now, thanks!
>>8929775
Fake windows with light panels/light boxes or mirrors to reflect what light you do have. I have French windows at one end of my room but it's kinda long and doesn't get direct sunlight so it's dark at the far end, and I'm thinking about putting fake windows at the dark end of the room.
>>8918583
Holy hell this room is cute.
Anyone know how to save a room that's only 85 inches by 102 inches? Because so far it'seems bland as shit.
>>8930248
When it comes to small rooms. Fabrics can really help out. Also some nice art pieces on the wall. Basically the right accessories in a room can really help a lot.
>>8930265
Also a good wall color can really help.
>>8926854
The other person is just being sandy, I'd pay attention to the more thought out help instead of their empty insults
>>8928824
I'm in the UK which probably is less useful to you, but I saw some cute floral sets from Catherine Lansfield at Argos recently. Not sure if they're available where you are though...
I'm moving into a new apartment come June
I think I'm going to go full weaboo. I'm already looking at kotatsu, zaiso, and futons. It helps that it's only a three room apartment (kitchen, bathroom, other room + closet) though so I can always say it's too save space. I'm pretty hype. I'll need to get a little desk for my computer though and don't know how to amazon search that
>>8931115
god I type like such a fucking retard
Update! My canopy came in and I moved the bed out of the way of the windows. I like this arrangement because with it next to the door I can let my kitties in and out without getting out of bed. You can't tell but the bedspread is glittery. I'm thinking about getting a black and white brocade patterned one and changing out the pillowcases and folding up glitter blanket and putting it at the foot of my bed. Also I found my little ghosties! They're supposed to be fairy lights but they stopped working. I'll have to order new ones but for now they can stay.
>>8933054
looks good anon, you could always do you bat idea and pin them to your canopy or run them along your window.
For the bed spread, I think the current one looks nice but you could always look around for some gothic cushion prints with white backgrounds. It might be cheaper than looking for a new bed set
I've been thinking about maybe getting a floor desk.
I used to just have my makeup desk on a cardboard box and honestly it worked fine.
Now I want to get a desktop PC and although I now have a desk, I'll probably give that to my boyfriend when we move.
What do you guys think?
>>8933187
I had a floor desk and desu it's kind of awkward cus there's nowhere to put your feet unless you sit criss cross apple sauce but personally I like to adjust my sitting position a lot.
Gothic style pic dump incoming cus I don't want this thread to die.
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Real Japanese futons are a pita
>>8939583
The lamp on the left looks like one my mom owns.
>>8918792
I'm sure it must be something to do with the lighting but those usakumya look really dirty O.o
>>8939722
>O.o
Dude, don't.
any suggestions for cute ways of covering up old radiators? They're painted white, about 6 tubes wide and 2 ft tall and in really inconvenient places (like corners)
>>8939778
forgot to mention that they are functioning heaters
>>8939778
If they're functioning probably the best thing to do is have shelves/tables over them but not touching them...you don't really want anything like fabric in contact with a working radiator
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O.o
I've been trying to continue redecorating, but am stuck on what to do. I've posted this before, but I've been on the lookout for wall decor since my father painted directly over the wallpaper, and it started peeling. So far I have a wall scroll, and a fish tank covering a decent portion of it.
Tiny room, very little money, and the walls are in bad shape. So I don't know what I can really do with it. But I went from a hoarder whose room was pretty much a shrine to psychosis (I had actually planned on painting eyes all over the walls to watch me sleep) to a somewhat adjusted adult with a cutesy, light room.
Trying to list things out, I need: curtains, wall decor, storage. If anyone has any suggestions, I'm open. My room is lavender, black, and white, with some natural wood and some pink accents.
>>8929511
I have shitty carpets counters and cabinets. I plan on moving out ASAP. I love the area but paying this much for something I hate sucks. Do your pros out weigh the carpet con? And if you really feel you'll be staying there for a couple of years then most places will allow you to switch out flooring as long as they inspect it.
>>8940144
Buy some wallpaper paste and stick the peeling bits back up? It's really inexpensive.
I always check thrift stores for storage boxes and things like that, and then paint or cover them all so they match.
>>8918574
How can I hide/disguise ugly linoleum? Less ugly linoleum? I've a dog so it's preferable to carpets and rugs but it's so goddamn ugly.
>>8940685
If you have a dog you're kinda SOL. My only suggestion would be rugs and the dog's just gonna shit all over them.
Where should I go to buy a dress form?
I've been looking at both secondhand and new shops but because of the variance of expensive professional sewing stuff and purely display forms I'm kinda...lost what to get +what I should expect to pay.
>>8942237
To clarify, I just want a dress form for displaying coordinates, not sewing!
>>8942237
I found mine for cheap off Gumtree ($80?) and it has a nice covering on it too, so wasn't just plain. 'Professional' ones are weirdly expensive, but cheaper ones are out there. They have a store on eBay so you could just check there, or Craigslist?
Anyone in the UK have any good places to get cheap bedding/curtains?
>>8927675
holy shit why would you ever need that many lipsticks
>>8942317
Argos? Ikea?
>>8942241
Well you don't need adjustability or foam cover or padding on it, look for a display mannequin (like a shop one) with similar measurements or one of those faux wrought iron ones. Obviously don't get one of the fake people with arms and legs and make sure the hips or shoulders aren't too big.
This is the room of an artist named Falvie
>>8942317
I got a surprisingly cute one from ASDA! It's lilac with woodland creatures on.
>>8944519
that room is god awful
Anyone have recommendations for shelving? Just moved and all I have in my room is a bed and a table for my TV, so I need some shelves for my figures. Would prefer shelves that hang off the walls since space is a bit tight in my room. I've never bought furniture before I don't know what's good and what's not, ha...
Also looking for cute decorations. I don't have much in terms of decorations besides figures, and I really want a cute room for once since I have the chance.
>>8953176
What is that
I want.
>>8944519
I love her walls, so tacky yet nice to look at.
But
>figures just dumped on a random surface the open to gather dust
>tons of plushes
>all dumped onto the floor
My personal pet peeves. It makes your room look like a little childrens' room. If you don't have any space to correctly store plushies, just don't buy them. And that figure set up with the Jpanese flag just looks random and weeaboo-ish. Instead of so many posters, she could have hung up some extra shelves to store her stuff.
>>8928824
Congrats Anon!! Such a lovely room. Also I feel motivated to clean up MY mess now...
>>8952293
The first picture was taken by the old woman I bought the set from ^^" it's vintage and from the early 1960s. I just really liked her setup.
>>8953352
Thank you! I'm glad you have motivation now. You will feel so much better after its done.
I really liked unfuckyourhabitat on tumblr. It helped me do everything in small increments so I didn't get too overwhelmed or depressed. It's also a very helpful resource for cleaning methods!
More examples on smol rooms please? I like the nature ish setups a whole lot, but i have lots of books cluttering and tons of cosplay armour i don't know how to store properly, so any ideas on that would be great. Under my bed is a no go, but i'm thinking about moving my fabric away from under there to make space??
Romapri's interior design sample page seems to be gone. Am I missing something or is it really gone?
>>8929511
depending on how your landlord is, it's possible that they'd be on board with you replacing the carpets, if you have that kind of money. If it really is that hideous then changing the carpet will probably make the value of the apartment increase, so your landlord would probably be happy for you to be spending your own money on a renovation project that will ultimately make them more money down the line.
>>8940871
I'm not entirely sure how badly you need to mistreat and school a dog to make them poop all over the place, dogs are actually rather clean animals. : /
>>8953908
Dogs have diarrhoea sometimes, js. Also their paws get dirty a lot and no amount of wiping and washing can stop them from getting a carpet dirty.
>>8929511
Where I live most landlords won't let you make major changes without permission. I lived in one place with a vile coloured carpet that the landlord must have been attached too because he wouldn't let us change it. Luckily the floorboards underneath were in good condition so we just took up the carpet, double wrapped it with plastic sheeting and put it in the loft until we moved out, then we put it back. We only had to replace a few of those grippy strip things around the outside of the room that hold the carpet down because they broke when we pulled them up (How many nails did they need to put in the damn things?!) We could only do that though because our landlord never came to do inspections.
Does anyone here actually own a kotatsu? How is it working out?
I live in a student apartment and while it's actually fairly decent (best bathroom I've ever had), they don't allow us to hang anything on the walls.
What can we do? We can't use adhesives, but our 'landlord' is a company so there's no inspections or anything. They just send people to repair stuff occasionally.
>>8954485
Maybe build something like this?
Like a room divider screen or ladder you can hang posters/pictures from.
That way you can make it match your furniture, you can hang up stuff without sticking it on the wall, and it can be moved freely.
>>8954483
I want one but the cheapest I can find is the plastic ones for $140, and then the damn futon starts at $100.
Thinking of looking for one or the other via Taobao. I don't need the heater, but I sit on the floor and a table would be nice.
I'm trying to find Cutie Interior Book 2010 scans but all the links I found are dead. Does anyone have a working link?
>>8954667
never mind, just found it on vvshu.
>>8954682
Would you mind posting the link?
>>8954960
http://www.vvshu.com/view/cutieroombook/
>>8954483
I have one and i love it. they arent cheap though
>>8954617
try making one or just buy a small low table off craigslist.
http://deco-ventures.blogspot.com/2014/01/diy-kotatsu-tutorial-from-ikea-coffee.html
Moving into a new bedroom. Help me decorate it? I'm not feeling the green walls with the rose carpet.
>>8954483
I have one. We bought the heater in Japan and brought it back in a suitcase. We used a Lack Ikea table because it almost matches the standard rectangular kotatsu table. We bought our futon and a mat for underneath off of Rakuten. We also needed a kilowatt transformer. It was not cheap, especially for shipping, but it's always chilly in our suite and we use it everyday. Our computers live on it. It's probably my favourite thing in my house now.
Jesus Christ, why do I live in a dungeon
>>8955834
I feel like a shabby chic vibe would be nice in this room with the green. The blinds obviously don't suit that aesthetic as well, so depending on your budget either replacing them or covering them with some sort of window treatment - floral patterned curtains/lace curtains with a rose garland above could be nice. I'd consider a bed canopy with fairy lights as well for a more romantic feel and repaint your desk white
>>8955834
Maybe ask the owner of the severed hand seeking freedom in that box? I mean, if you're going to be sharing a room anyway..
>>8956064
Because the fat angry dragon you call your mother won't let you leave?
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I spent yesterday putting away my stuff and then I made a floor plan. I'm thinking of putting bookshelves under my bed and my dress form will go in the corner by the window (the app I was using had limited objects to choose from...) The only thing my room doesn't have yet that I really want is a dressning table/vanity. Do you guys see a better place for one? It's kind of a tight squeeze past my bed with it there, but I don't see anywhere else to put it... since the room is so square even if I rearrange my existing furniture I don't see how it would open up any more space for one.
Also I'd love dressing table suggestions, if you have one you love.
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Light pink?
I was meaning more like a mosquito net type thing around the head of your bed, a full one would definitely make the room smaller. If you don't use the space down the side of your bed you could always put the vanity there and sit on your bed to do your makeup....
>>8959638
ohh that would be cute! I want to see about finding a wire headboard like that on craigslist or something, and I also have these rose string lights. I wonder if it's safe to be up against netting like that if the lights are surrounded by (I assume) flame-retardant petals?
I was thinking pink too but I'm worried that with pink walls and red carpeting the whole room will be too... red-tinted y'know? I'm trying to go the way of soft colors.... I kind of want to make it look like a Liz Lisa or Swankiss shop display.
>>8960115
Maybe ivory or cream walls? With pink and red accesories to tie in carpet?
Perhaps a nice wallpaper with those colours on one wall (all walls might look small), maybe floral or flock to go with the lights, or something cute like ivory and pink vertical stripes.
If the lights are LEDs they should be fine to use near netting because they won't get hot /use very little energy.
So I recently moved into a new apartment and I'm currently in the process of trying to decorate my bedroom. I was thinking of getting a bed skirt for my bed since it'd make it cuter and a white runner for my dresser-thing to try and tie in a bit more with the lighter coloring of the room. I want a full length mirror, but I'm not so sure where'd put it. Another thing I was considering was getting a mannequin so I could dress it up in different coords.
Oh, I was also thinking of getting one of those clear shoe holder things and putting it on the inside of my closet to store lolita accessories. If anyone has any cute storage ideas, please share.
>>8960659
Ooh, it's so nice and well-lit! A thing to consider about getting a mirror is if you're planning on taking mirror pics, what's going to be in the background. If you don't have too much room, maybe hanging off the back a your door? The corner next to your dresser seems like a great place for a mannequin. If you're the type to put accessories on display, maybe get like, jewelry trees or whatever to put your jewelry out on your dresser? And I'd say, do get curtains for your windows, maybe something similar to what you have next to your bed. You definitely don't want sun damage!
>>8960659
I think full length sheer white curtains would do a lot for the look of your windows, although if you have blinds already (I can't quite tell) it is a bit of an extra expense and not strictly necessary. I saw a room where a girl had put a coat rack along the wall and hung her bags on that - that could be an option for you, especially since you only seem to have a few.
>>8960659
Alrighty anon!
1: Shoe rack and mirror combo! I use this to also store loose head bows, berets and small clutch hand bags/some lolita bags fit too. I placed some cardboard along the inside and then fiddled around till it fit. I use round cardboard circles in my berets to hold shape and then 'file' them away.
2: Mannequins are great but keep the possibility of sun damage in mind.
3: Bed skirts and runners help to make a room more cohesive. I think both of these would look nice. You could also do some nice floral garlands around the mirror too.
4: Clear shoe holders work great for leg wear and accessories
5: Desk! Are you getting another one or keeping it simple? Bookcase or pin board?
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Whoops dropped my pic
Any forest themed rooms? Like something that would go with mori?
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>>8924222
Fuck i would kill to have one of these in my apt
>>8964565
If you're in the US, Home Goods has a carousel horse in their shops. It's pretty ugly colored but surely you could repaint it.
>>8918753
Anyone know where I can get a amazing mirror cabinet like the one in the picture? Many thank yous.
Sorry in advance for OT rant but I just kinda need to vent
>me and my boyfriend just moved to a small apartment together. We've been looking for an apartment for like two years so we're super happy
>woman who lived here before us was in a wheelchair, so she had problems cleaning
>ok, no problem, we can clean
>two weeks in, we start to notice more and more things that the firm she hired to clean missed
>mold between tiles in bathroom
>all cabinets stink
>pull out stove one day because I dropped something
>literally hell, the stove is a bit too small, so things easily fall down there
>almost puke seeing it all
The list goes on, we found things like her old DIRTY bed sheets that she left in a closet, covering a stain of red wine on the closet floor.
But the worst part is when we found the bugs
I'm not sure what they're called in English, they're called "pälsängrar" in Swedish, they basically eat skin and hair from humans and animals, as well as fabric
We've found about 20 larvas in drawers and on the floor and stuff
I'm so fucking pissed and upset, I've spent hours cleaning out everything and spraying and stuff. I know that I'll probably have to redo all of it a couple of times more before they're gone, and I just cant fucking deal
I also don't want to get any stuff to make it look homey and cute, because I know that's just stuff I'll have to clean of again later
Sorry again for kinda OT, I just needed to get it out of my system
>>8964787
they're called carpet beetles, you can often translate really specific words like that by finding them on wikipedia and changing the language of the article.
that is shitty as fuck though, I'm sorry and hope you can make everything cute soon <3
>>8964787
Carpet beetle eggs and larvae can take up to 3 years to reach adulthood. I'd get some professionals in to fully treat your home in case you miss any of the microscopic eggs.
Sorry to hear about your trouble anon!
>>8964787
People REALLY need to take the time to inspect a place before they move in. Check to make sure the oven works, check corners of the room, faucets.. Things like this. If the window can open, check the corners for water damage and the same goes for the areas around the toilet and bathtub/shower. Don't be afraid to check this shit in front of the landlord. If he doesn't allow you to rent because of you inspecting and asking questions, you can sue him.
OP here, I just finished re-doing my room! I wish I had taken before and after photos.
>>8965849
I love this! Tbh it would be 10/10 maximum comfy to me if the furniture was white instead of black, but good job nontheless
>>8965852
I'm actually thinking about painting it over the summer! However I think I'm going to go with a really pale pink so the furniture doesn't blend into the walls to much
>>8924222
There's a thrift store near my parent's house that has a carousel horse displayed outside.
I wish I had the space and funds to buy it.
>>8965849
Eh, I like the black. I think it adds a slight sense of practicality, and if everything was white and pink, anything dark/bright colored would stick out like a sore thumb.
Your dogs are qt too.
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Thank you anons, both for translating and for feeling a bit for me, haha
We talked with a professional, and they suggested spraying and cleaning by ourselves first
>>8965257
It's actually my grandmas appartment, we're renting it from her, and the woman who lived here before was an old student from were my gran used to work.
At first we only noticed small things, and we thought "eh, we can fix that ourselves", because we were really excited to move in as soon as possible (afterwards I wish we had been a bit more patient, but what can you do about it).
My grandma talked with the woman who lived here before about the carpet beetles, and she was like: "oh yeah I've had some of those and sprayed now and then"
Like? And not said anything to the person you're renting from?
>>8966431
sorry for killing the thread, I'll post some to make up for it
>>8964729
That's my room. I got it off Craigslist and I believe the piece was custom.
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Not really a room but still gonna post this one because it looks so damn cozy
>>8969387
As another swefag i hope everything works out.
Ska man inte ta upp det med anticimex över när de kan komma och inspektera och sedan spruta?
>http://www.anticimex.com/sv/se/Privat/
Kolla också efter vattenskador och fukt.
Men jag hoppas att allt fixar sig, annars får vi hoppas att du hittar en bättre lägenhet.
>>8918591
Where does one buy one of those short desks? I think they're cute
>>8969900
Tack anon <3 Anticimex tyckte att mam skulle spreja själv först och se om det blir bättre, annars kan dom komma
>>8971013
Look for bedside tables, low tables, childrens' furniture, and stools. If you specifically want a strawberry one that might be more difficult, I think that scan is from Cutie Interior. A cheaper DIY option would be to get a plain bedside table and put a strawberry rug or cloth over it.
I live between two rooms at my mother and grandfather's house, and I have so much shit (never been sure of where I want to go in life, impulsive, buy everything the moment I was into it) that I always get so jealous when I see rooms where there's very little that the people have :'( It's hard to let go of things that I haven't used in a long time, but that holds a lot of meaning or that I'm very sure I'll use again at some point because it had to do with a project that I never finished but I totally wanna finish.
Why is life so cruel.
>>8971182
Just let it go, hoarder-chan.
>>8971182
you need to practice self control. If you can't get rid of this stuff until you finish the project, make a hard rule for yourself that you can't buy supplies for any other projects until you either finish those and get rid of it, or give up and get rid of it. One hobby in, two hobbies out kind of deal.
i highly recommend homebyme, which is a 3D home designer. this has definitely helped me get a basic structure of my new apartment and furniture.
http://home.by.me/en/
>>8971638
I also recommend the Sims2. Time to cry about the house I will never be able to afford and adopt tons of cats. Maybe the Grim Reaper will be my friend and we can watch movies and hang out.
>>8971638
I really like this. If anyone wants to mess around with my layout feel free! I would love other ideas for better flow.
>>8971960
I have a bookshelf that has the bottom two shelves removed and in it I have placed my minifridge. On top of that I have my tv and the shelf under that is where my electronics go like my game system and cable box.
>>8971881
sims 3 is the prime for building stuff imo, sims 2 doesn't have a lot of basic building features or they work really wonky. you basically need to use a fuckload of cheats to make anything nice in sims 2. the general sims idea is really good in general though
>>8972042
Sims 3 is so janky. Its such a shit show compared to 2 and 4. It had probably the best facial editing, but the actual in game play was awful. Building is always fun, but I played it, got tired fast, and went back to 2 and when 4 came out everything that 3 was trying to do in build mode was smoothed.
>>8965849
Nicely done. Those dogs are so cute btw
any tips/ideas for covering a huge amount of wall space anons? I only really have a few small prints to go around at the moment, and unfortunately I love working in corners, so it's looking pretty bare...
>>8971013
I think that's from taobao, there's strawberry-themed cushions/seats/pillows for sale and it might've been along with that? I bet you could find something similar there if not the exact same thing.
>>8972254
A vanity? shelves/wall hangers to hold jewelry/bags etc? Maybe one of those corkboards for inspo? a large mirror?
>>8972254
Use jfashion to decorate. Hang outfits on the wall.
Pic related. (It doesn't have to be lolita obvisouly.)
