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I just rented a small apt and it had a small area for dining. I hope to not get visitors and I can eat on the couch. Would it be wrong to put a desk there for my computer.
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It's your apartment, you do what you want, not what other people think you want. Of course you can put your computer in the small area for dining. I'm sure your quests wouldn't mind eating on the sofa. You might want to consider providing them with a tray of sorts or they can put their drinks on a cocktail table if you have one. A another alternative is if you have a larger foot rest, that too can be used as a table.
If you have a small corner that is not being used you could put a small table with a couple of chairs there. It doesn't have to be a large table.
My house (example Christmas) seems to be the gathering place. I have a dinning table and three stools by the snack bar for people to sit and eat. Half my dinning table is my computer and the other half is for photo framing, painting, etc., but still have room, once cleared off (1/2 of table), room for five people to sit. That's of course when I remove key board from computer. However there are still some people who have to eat on the sofa and/or two chairs that are in the living room. Hay, that's just the way it is. I have the room I have and I can't worry about it. Everyone was satisfied and had their choice spots to sit. If they want something to eat, they will have to make do with what I have.
I used to have my computer in the lower level, but decided to bring it upstairs, which means it went on the dinning table. At this point in our lives it just isn't used that much anymore. However I still have uses for the remaining space. It all works out in the end.
Why put a table just for eating when you feel there just isn't a great need for one. Put your computer in that area and be comfortable. It doesn't even matter if guest have to sit on the floor. That too could be another alternative if all can't fit on the sofa. Might even be more fun. Remember it's what you want that really counts. Go for it.
It's your apartment, you do what you want, not what other people think you want. Of course you can put your computer in the small area for dining. I'm sure your quests wouldn't mind eating on the sofa. You might want to consider providing them with a tray of sorts or they can put their drinks on a cocktail table if you have one. A another alternative is if you have a larger foot rest, that too can be used as a table.
If you have a small corner that is not being used you could put a small table with a couple of chairs there. It doesn't have to be a large table.
My house (example Christmas) seems to be the gathering place. I have a dinning table and three stools by the snack bar for people to sit and eat. Half my dinning table is my computer and the other half is for photo framing, painting, etc., but still have room, once cleared off (1/2 of table), room for five people to sit. That's of course when I remove key board from computer. However there are still some people who have to eat on the sofa and/or two chairs that are in the living room. Hay, that's just the way it is. I have the room I have and I can't worry about it. Everyone was satisfied and had their choice spots to sit. If they want something to eat, they will have to make do with what I have.
I used to have my computer in the lower level, but decided to bring it upstairs, which means it went on the dinning table. At this point in our lives it just isn't used that much anymore. However I still have uses for the remaining space. It all works out in the end.
Why put a table just for eating when you feel there just isn't a great need for one. Put your computer in that area and be comfortable. It doesn't even matter if guest have to sit on the floor. That too could be another alternative if all can't fit on the sofa. Might even be more fun. Remember it's what you want that really counts. Go for it.
HOW do I decorate my room, for cheap?
brandihoo
Im about to move into an apt, and my room is a large, square space with nothing on the walls and outdated carpet.. its basically empty and void of decor.. how can i make it simple, fun and pleasant to inhabit, for cheap? Im open to wild suggestions, I'm even considering a tent, or some kind of silly theme
Answer
Backgrounds first.
If you aren't permitted to paint your walls (paint is nearly magical in its affect on a room) you can tack large-prints bedspreads or 'glue' them on with liquid starch to your walls. . It won't harm the walls and can be washed off. You don't have to do every wall-make one wall the focal point.
Get an area rug. This will anchor the furniture in that area (like a conversational grouping of chairs/sofa).
Establish a focal point. If you already have one built in, like a fireplace or a window with a great view then build around that. If not, create one with a large piece of art or a poster. A lot of rooms with nice furnishings seem to wander because they don't have a focal point.
Bring in a mirror, especially effective opposite a window. It will reflect the light.
Get everything on the cheap by going secondhand. Thrift stores, garage sales, consignment shops,newpaper ads and off the curb. I have found mirrors, armoires, round metal dining tables, carousel style horses and other treasures by the side of the road. Another advantage is the quality of older pieces will be better. Most new dressers you purchase will be a piece of junk. The back of the piece, the backs of the drawers, and sometimes even the sides of the drawers will be cheap composition board. The sides and fronts will be particle board. This counts for more expensive pieces also. I used to sell $3000.00 bedroom sets and when a corner chipped off a bed I was stunned to find pressed wood under the beautiful veneer. If you buy a dresser from the seventies or older, chances are it will be all wood (including the back and all the sides of the drawers) and possibly have dovetail drawer construction.
Don't look at a piece for what it is. See it for what it can be. Like the shape? Paint it. Want a purple dresser? Paint it. Use an outdoor bistro table for your dining set. Think outside the box.
Have patience. You won't find everything all at once. Allow yourself time to build it. Go to the library and look through shelter (interior design) magazines for inspiration. The more you expose yourself to this the more you will develop your taste and see what is available beyond what you grew up with.
New retail: Go with Target for the cool stuff. They are on the cutting edge of colors and design and a good source for basic furnishings (kitchen and accessories.) Walmart is white Corningware with a blue cornflower design. Target is the newest colors in a modern shape.
Have fun.
Backgrounds first.
If you aren't permitted to paint your walls (paint is nearly magical in its affect on a room) you can tack large-prints bedspreads or 'glue' them on with liquid starch to your walls. . It won't harm the walls and can be washed off. You don't have to do every wall-make one wall the focal point.
Get an area rug. This will anchor the furniture in that area (like a conversational grouping of chairs/sofa).
Establish a focal point. If you already have one built in, like a fireplace or a window with a great view then build around that. If not, create one with a large piece of art or a poster. A lot of rooms with nice furnishings seem to wander because they don't have a focal point.
Bring in a mirror, especially effective opposite a window. It will reflect the light.
Get everything on the cheap by going secondhand. Thrift stores, garage sales, consignment shops,newpaper ads and off the curb. I have found mirrors, armoires, round metal dining tables, carousel style horses and other treasures by the side of the road. Another advantage is the quality of older pieces will be better. Most new dressers you purchase will be a piece of junk. The back of the piece, the backs of the drawers, and sometimes even the sides of the drawers will be cheap composition board. The sides and fronts will be particle board. This counts for more expensive pieces also. I used to sell $3000.00 bedroom sets and when a corner chipped off a bed I was stunned to find pressed wood under the beautiful veneer. If you buy a dresser from the seventies or older, chances are it will be all wood (including the back and all the sides of the drawers) and possibly have dovetail drawer construction.
Don't look at a piece for what it is. See it for what it can be. Like the shape? Paint it. Want a purple dresser? Paint it. Use an outdoor bistro table for your dining set. Think outside the box.
Have patience. You won't find everything all at once. Allow yourself time to build it. Go to the library and look through shelter (interior design) magazines for inspiration. The more you expose yourself to this the more you will develop your taste and see what is available beyond what you grew up with.
New retail: Go with Target for the cool stuff. They are on the cutting edge of colors and design and a good source for basic furnishings (kitchen and accessories.) Walmart is white Corningware with a blue cornflower design. Target is the newest colors in a modern shape.
Have fun.
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