So I'm in need of refurnishing my room within reasonable levels. Right now it just simply isn't as "inviting" and "productive" to me. I'd like for it to be a great place for me to relax, work on stuff on my computer, play games, and etc.
Currently I'm living off my old hand-me-downs from when I was a kid and it's done the job but I think I'm ready to upgrade my furnishings and perhaps add a bit of life to my room so it's a place I can be more comfortable in for myself and others who might hang out in the future there. Thing is, space is restricted so I feel like I don't have a lot of options.
Here is the room from the door perspective:
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Here is an overview of the room once inside and a view of the desk I am looking to replace:
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Here is a secondary view of the room from the perspective of the bed:
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And here is the current rough layout of the room:
[IMG]http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb134/KorJax/room_layout.jpg[/IMG]
Orange = moveable/replaceable furniture
Brown = stuff I can't move (door, closet, window).
Note that the light switch controls the outlet located at the top left portion of the room so obviously whatever is there must be the main light source (therefore I cannot have the bed or any new computer desk located there).
Also I'd REALLY prefer to not have the computer be in the bottom left or top left sides of the room, due to privacy and space purposes.
The closet to the right also presents a problem... I can't really have anything there that will block my closet.
I though about moving it so the desk was located between the door and the closet, with the monitor facing twoards the window (I'd definatly need to get curtains though). Then behind the computer chair I'd maybe put in a loveseat or a comfortable chair to sit in in which to read/etc.
I'm thinking of completely axeing my dresser. I never use it, and I think it would be more useful to have a shelf of some sort there instead, with the laundry/clothes "neatly" organized in bins or something on the bottom half of the shelf.
So does anyone have any input?
What desks should I use? I love the look of L shaped desks but I simply don't have the corner space to support such a desk. Would one work out between my closet and my door with it facing twoards the window? I want a desk that is slightly more compact than my hand-me-down desk I currently use, but I don't want it so small I can't fit my large keyboard and my mouse on.
Any ideas for other furniture, shelving, etc? Anything else (such as wall decor, etc)?
Privacy curtain could be an idea, though it seems kind of tacky
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Anyone else? Any reccomendations+links on what desks to get? I don't really have much a clue on computer desk purchasing since I've always used hand-me-downs my whole life
Anything with lots of desk space, a pull out keyboard tray and perhaps a few shelves underneath.
Lol, privacy curtain :buddy:
Go to [b]IKEA.[/b] They are fucking excellent and make really nice textiles, rugs, and desks.
I've had someone else suggest Ikea before, but honestly I'm not completely sold on them. Our roomies have ikea furniture and it's a piece of wobbly broken down shit. I mean I don't plan on having this furniture forever or anything, but still.
Also their desks tended to be more expensive than the walmart/meijer (another store around here) equivalent. But I'll check it out. Was thinking about going down to the nearest Ikea today.
[QUOTE=KorJax;23177703]I've had someone else suggest Ikea before, but honestly I'm not completely sold on them. Our roomies have ikea furniture and it's a piece of wobbly broken down shit. I mean I don't plan on having this furniture forever or anything, but still.
Also their desks tended to be more expensive than the walmart/meijer (another store around here) equivalent. But I'll check it out. Was thinking about going down to the nearest Ikea today.[/QUOTE]
I need a new desk and went Ikea, It's fucking huge with 3 floors to, and they had the smallest section of desks and they were all a pile of shite.
How about putting a small computer desk on the lower middle(of pic in original post), just far enough away from the door so that you can open it fully. The back of the desk, and therefore your monitor, with be facing the door. So even when the door is open no one can see your screen, plus you won't have glare from the window.
The bed would go in the upper left corner, either leading to the closet or down towards your computer chair(whichever has most room).
So what about the outlet? Leave just enough space that you can plug in an extension cord- problem solved. Run the cord to where ever in the room you want the light. Same with your surge protector.
Next, get rid of furniture that is not absolutely necessary. This means the dresser. You are better off putting shelves on the walls to hold things and clearing the floor space of furniture to put items on.
That closet looks pretty big, clean out any crap you have in there and use the space for important things. Shelves up top, the rack to hang things on, plus a good sized chest for the lower part of your closet = you should have plenty of space in there for your personal items- thereby keeping them, and related furniture, out of the actual room.
Thanks for the helpful responses guys, I've got some ideas to work off of :)
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