/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

I feel you, OP. My room is 7.5' x 11.5' with no closet. I am basically living in a walk in closet.

My room is incredibly messy at the moment due to being busy/stressed with finals and not taking the time to tidy up, so I won't post a picture.
I would recommend investing in shelves and little wall hooks and just making the best use of your vertical space as possible. I also use ikea's ekby alex as a desk, because it doesn't take up much space but can still fit my laptop, books, etc.

>>7245086
I thought that was a toaster on the floor at first. Lol

>>7245096
>>7245026
Its nice to hear of other loli in similar situations, my place is also bloody tiny. im usually in classic/ gothic so i found some cool vintage suitcases a while ago and relined them. Now my blouses and accessories (socks, tights, scarves; ect...) go in the suitcases while my dresses hang in what i jokingly refer to as a closet.

>>7245086
I want this room holy shit. I love female otaku.

ive been building up a collection of different Closetmaid shelves like these because theyre simple to put together and cheap but my room is so awkward nothing can sit right against the wall so its hard to stack them up [the lower half of my wall is decorated with like..bricks or rocks that just out about two inches from the wall]

i wish i could get one of these cool space saving bed/dresser/desk combo things

>>7245120
How much do those go for? A similar one on amazon was something ridiculous like 94 bucks.

>>7245120
You can get these kinds of things from Ikea for $40 or so.

I get mine at the local Target and depending on which one you get theyre anywhere from $15 to almost $100
one like that is usually like $60 though.
excuse my stupid messy room but i have these three [the 4 drawers are two separate dressers stacked] and they were each $25 i think

>>7245125
This is do cute. I love it! My room has space, but no.units or drawers to put stuff away. Everything is usually stuffed in my one closet, and when I need to sew for cosplay, it's a mess again. Ugh
I'm too poor to invest in any pricey shelving.

>>7245301
My room will never be this organised.

>>7245312

Even if it was, it won't stay this way for very long.

There's a whole tumblr about this, with very lovely pictures!

http://fyeahlolitadecor.tumblr.com/

>>7245125
I love those, but I don't have the ceiling height for most of the space-saver/multi-level room combos. I really want to get a king-size loft bed and have a walk in wardrobe/dressing room in the space underneath.

>>7245216
Hnng want this room so bad.

>>7245140
Do you collect MH by chance?

My room is pretty messy right now since it's were I work on my cosplay stuff. Need to get more storage to put all my crap in. Plus want to get a good stand thingy to put my dolls/figures on.

This is my old room. I have more pics if you want to see them.

>>7245344
This is so beautiful. I have a soft spot for loft beds.

>>7245359
No, it's just a present for my niece. They're the only characters she doesnt have the dolls for apparently

r/ing rilakkuma themed rooms! i'm trying to make my room filled with rilakkuma stuff and i could use some ideas

Every japanese girl's favorite furniture shop:
http://belluna.jp/interior/02/010401/shop/loveroma-shop/index/

>>7245026
>tiny closet.
I feel you. I'm splitting a 36" wide closet in half with my husband. I've built two top layers of shelving(I keep petticoats on one, and extra sheets and towels on the other.

My closet has the shutter looking doors, so I took one of these, slipped it onto one of the slats, and I hang my lolita blouses on the inside of the door so there's a little more breathing room in the closet. It's made to hang off your toilet tank, but it actually holds quiet a few coat hangers.

>>7245050
What are these little floor chairs called? Just floor chairs? Or kotatsu chairs? I really wanna buy some!

>>7245692
I don't know but I sort of made a cheap version by taking the bottom off a computer chair, haha. Anyone else do that?

>>7245579
fml, I don't even want to think about how much the shipping would be.

>>7245721
Not that expensive as long as you only order bedding sheets and other small, flat things like mirrors.

>>7245344
I have the room for a loft, but I don't want to sleep on it... Any thoughts of what I could do with it?

I want a goth bedroom but I feel like black makes the space look so much smaller. I thought about having a white goth bedroom, but there's no real inspo out there I can find.

The Moi-même-Moitié store in Shinjuku is sure a nice inspiration for goth loli living rooms.

>>7245133
i want to hang my clothes like this to but i'm allergic and i live in a very humid city fuuuuu

>>7245974
what about something like this, white with black accents?

black metal bedframe, frilly white sheets, white everything, with lovely black accents

>>7246088
Oh my god that's lovely too bad I'm a clumsy fuck and will probably impale myself on that bed waking up in the morning.

>>7245715
I did that with an old dining room chair once. Wasn't that comfy however, gave me a bad back.
I don't think those wooden dining chairs are meant to be used for hours.

For the anon asking about goth rooms, here's some pics of mine. Hopefully it gives you some inspo. Excuse my sucky phone pics.

>>7246200
My dresser
You can see where my love of posters clashes with my goth
Still working on that

>>7246205
Bedside chest

>>7246209
Probably my favorite part of my room.

>>7246177
>>7246205
>>7246209
>>7246210
This doesn't scream "goth", this screams "try-hard".

>>7246205
>Jang Keun Suk
My nigga.

>>7246210
the fuck is that a bjd without a head?

>>7246226
looks like it

>>7246200
>>7246205
>>7246209
>>7246210

Yea, none of these images are very appealing. Terrible taste. It's just a bunch of tacky junk placed awkwardly everywhere.

I've been wanting to make one of these for awhile. Only issue is that it'd make quite a mess when bumped unless you use the strong, expensive magnets.

>>7246226

that happens sometimes, in BJD owning. unless poster is just being try hard, its possible the head is off being painted, or buying a body but a head from somewhere else.

nice ada poster, but your room is um... interesting.

>>7246210
>>7246209
>>7246205
>those candles balancing precariously on the bottles
Anon please for the love of god get normal candle holders.

>>7246244
Where can I find a cute frame this big?
I've been looking for one everywhere!

>>7246271
yard sales and replace the original print

>>7246205
>>7246209
>>7246210

it looks so cluttered because it just looks like you've got random junk lying around without any focus. Those flower petals, seriously? shit will get so dusty.

>>7246271
goodwill

>>7245026
Your room measurements are similar to mine. The closet sounds alike too. I miss my old apartment. The room was smaller, but the bed was a twin instead of a queen/full sized one and it was already lofted, and the closet was wider with built in storage shelves.

If your closet doesn't have lighting, you should probably put a touch-light where you can reach. I find that placing light in a small space makes everything feel bigger. Lofting your bed should help give you space for things you don't want seen (luggages, make up kit, shoe drawers). Shabby chic sells cute bedskirts to hide the ugly bed loft blocks and stuff underneath.

You could also maximize your closet space with a multiple garment hanger and store your jewelry in a jewelry hanger. It's not as fun as having them displayed on a vanity table, but it's a good space saver.

>>7246088
this looks tacky as hell.

It looks like a cheap motel.

>>7246210
>>7246209
>>7246205
pls stop

Can I please request some inspiration for displaying a doll collection? Currently I have these little vintage French stools I can fit half of them onto, and the other half just go onto my bookshelf.

>>7245133
How are the dresses being hung here? I love this. Worried they're get dirty easily, though.

>>7246280
Goddamn, my room will never be this organized.

>>7246271
In the original tutorial, I think the person painted it.
But the other anon who said Goodwill is very correct. Check there first.

>>7246283
I think something like the table on the left would be good. It would look very nice in the center of the room if you have the space.

>>7245400
Oh okay, sorry!


Just wondering, does anyone have a kotatsu? Theres been a few posted in this thread and I was wondering how big they are. My room is really small but I really want to get one since the winters are stupid cold.

>>7246307
you can always make one yourself.
Just find a low table that lets the top be taken off. Insert heated blanket. Put table top back on

>>7245120
I just bought a smaller one of these to go beneath my new desk.

My old desk had one of those modesty panels (?) so nothing could really go beneath it. I had these really ugly wire baskets by my desk that held some of my art supplies (I ran out of room beneath my bed) so now it's all been moved into the shelving beneath my desk.

My room isn't super tiny but the unit has made a real difference to the space.

>>7245359
Do you collect MH dolls?
I'm starting to get into them a bit more and I have the urge to start collecting.
And on a side note am I the only one here sorting out my room in preparation for the January egl wardrobe theme?

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>>7246210
Sorry anon, I know you meant well, but it's pretty tacky. It's cluttered and will hoard dust (if not dust, it will be hard to clean anyway). The drape over the chair is a good idea, don't know if you've quite pulled the look off though.
Pic related, something you were possibly trying to achieve with all the gothy books, candles and masks n shit.

More goff pls

>>7246463
My dream room. Why can't I have this? It's so beautiful.

>>7246466
So much want.

>>7246463
>>7246466
Pale pink AND fuchsia?? Other than almost a perfect room damn.

I used to have a huge folder full of beautiful goth bedrooms, until the giant hard drive crash of twenty twelve...

>>7246473
Commencing dump.

>>7246474
Heurgh!

>>7246475
Heeeuuuuurghhh!!

>>7246476
This may be good for those that like whitexblack moitie prints...

>>7246280
By far the nicest self-post room so far, good job

>>7246477
I like the bed in this one, but I feel like a damask or similarly patterned wallpaper is way too busy for me, especially for a bedroom. If it was black flocky on black, it would be subtle and bearable...

>>7246480
This one is actually situated in a tent-hotel thing. They're all tents with themed rooms, so you get the whole goth, arabian nights, ect ect.

>>7246481
I believe this bed was tagged as part of the set for Grimauld Place but I could be wrong. I hate that every place I move into, the bedroom always has a low ceiling with a fan, so it's impossible to get a four poster bed. I'm hoping if I move into a house with a high room, I can make use of huge long drapes like this.

>>7246484
Fuck yeah, silver filigree bedframe...

>>7246485
I love the use of black, gold and plum here, though I find a lot of these rooms aren't designed for open airflow and would probably get pretty stuffy if you live in a tropical climate.

>>7246486
I love this, but I'm not sure I'd feel comfortable having sexy time in it. Not sure if creepy turn off...

>>7246487
Dropped the pic el oh el

>>7246488
Some great ideas in this.

>>7246489
Not quite goff, but needed to be shown.

>>7246490
For the Mori Girl in us all...

>>7245344
I feel like this would be a pain if you come home late and are super tired, and then to climb up that damned latter. It might be cool for the first month or so, but really.

>>7246489
That is a nice-ass lamp. Anyone know where I could get something similar?

>>7245368
That's a cool duvet, is it some sort of Celtic pattern or something? Nice collection of Pokémon plushies, too.

>>7245692
Gamer chairs? They had some in the dorms so it worked as a regular chair and a floor chair.

>>7246253
Yup. He's out for a face up.

>>7246236
Do you have any tips? Any way I can improve would be great. But just knowing it's not up to par isn't helpful.

Anyone used temporary wallpaper here? I was considering it for my new apartment but I was wondering how much of a bitch it is to put up/take down.

>>7246715
It's a bitch to put up - a lot of it will stretch and distort as you unroll, which leaves you with wavy edges and tons of stubborn air bubbles if you don't take your time. Also, be careful calculating how much you need. It took nearly three rolls to cover just one super tiny wall, as it tends to be narrower than normal wallpaper. On the plus side, it's really easy to take down. Be sure you are buying the removable kind, not just 'adhesive'

I've room-self-posted on /cgl/ before but here is an updated one?

So this thread's the equivalent of /v/'s battle-station threads, right? Only with tea sets and fancy pillows instead of dual-screen monitors and Gaben worshiping?

>>7247061
I love your room, It gives me inspiration for my figurines.

Contributing my half of my dorm room (or, one of its incarnations).

Unfortunately, it's pretty bland.

And my room at my parents house is an absolute shithole of misery and disgusting mess. They keep dumping stuff in it. So I'm not really much help here. All of these rooms are great, though...

>>7247061
Damn. I want to spend hours looking at all of your toys.

>>7246290
I'm very slowly getting there. Growing up with pack rat parents, I learned so MANY bad habits and it's reflected in the totes of random stuff I'm still going through. Thankfully a will to fight and a supportive husband helps.

>>7245086

Why is there a poster of a naked loli with a 'omg I'm gonna get raped' expression?

>>7247095
You r dorm looks so much nicer than mine was. The walls are actually walls and not just painted stone.

>>7246690
Where do we even start? Tbh I would've thought you needed to tidy your dresser/bedside/shelves if I walked in and saw them.
Essentially, everything looks cluttered and a bit tacky.
For example, on the chest you have a whole lot of colours that are super jarring - the warmth of the orangey cover and the chess board and the bronzey light thing vs. cool toned bottles, very stark bright white candles and silver items, but the cool toned items aren't even placed together so instead of having deliberate contrast it's like random jarring areas. Then you have about four "tall" items, but instead of creating one or two focal groups you've got them randomly placed so the eye doesn't focus on anything, and then a chess board that doesn't quite fit on the table along with other scattered crap. These are pretty much the same issues with all of your room "displays"/areas. The dresser, for example - again you've got that weird tall items drawing the eye all over the place, the red candles which seem like they want to be a focal point are placed randomly and go from being in awesome candle holders to looking like shit in bottles. The half filled bottle makes no sense but draws the eye anyway and then suddenly on the left of it you've got this drop in space that makes no sense with a picture frame that is screaming to be about 3 times the size to fill in the space.

This is why anons haven't given you any crit - because you basically need to start over, cut the number of items down and cut the clutter, then think about how you group them and how the colours actually match (or don't, in most of the pictures)

>>7246475
I want this for textures and stuff. Please let that duvet cover be microfibre suede and the headboard a (p)leather and the wallpaper all fuzzy and flocked and hnnng.

>>7246488
I would have sexy times once I made some space by chucking out all the redundant cushions.

>>7247061
How are all of your ponies so organized? Holyfuck. I'm in love with how hard core your skills are. How many do you own?

>>7247177
>redundant cushions

YOu know, that's what I always disliked about some bedding sets or display setups that have an ungodly number of pillows on them. You don't need to display 8 pillows on a bed for it to look nice. The bedding set my mother-in-law gave us came with extra decorative pillows and I ended up putting them on the couch.

>>7246205
>>7246209
>>7246210
The biggest thing I can't get over is, why that awful shade of green? Are you still living with your parents or something and not allowed to re-paint?

>>7247177
Okay, i get that. I can try. Thanks for the advice. Tbh I've never been pleased woth the bedside chest where the chessboard is, but I haven't a clue how to fix it. I'll work on it. Thanks for taking the time to write all that.
To the anon asking about my room's colour, no, actually, the pictures don't show the colour accurately and I like that green a lot. It's calming for me.

>>7246332
Oh that's a great idea. Not sure where I'd find a table like that, but thank you!

>>7246334
Yes I do! Just know if you start you'll always want more, haha

>>7248030
You could probably find a smaller kitchen table at a yardsale or thriftstore. Or you could even try looking at coffee tables.

I need your help anons. How can I make my room more kawaii?

>>7248049
Clean it.

>>7248047
Also try looking at Square coffee tables in particular. I imagine something like this(though one without the bottom shelf would be best) since coffee tables are pretty short to begin with, you may not even have to trim the legs down on one.

>>7247061
Do you even get laid?

>>7248049
messy as fuck. just like me :)

>>7245344
I love this!
Would love to have this setup except I'm sure I'd eventually get tired of going up and down the latter anytime I needed to get out of bed for anything.

>>7246488
Bed of my dreams right there. That bed probably costs 4 months salary.

>>7248116
Yeah, I think I'd want a setup with stairs that doubled as storage, plus a slide

>>7248116
Not to mention I can only imagine you come home one night drunk and try to get up that ladder.

>>7246477
So much want.

Anyone know where I can get a cute desk with shelves? Willing to spend up to 130 usd.

great place to store all my hot yaoi boys

>>7248030
I had a feeling it would be that way!

I was looking at the shops today and stock was running kind of low so I think I'll wait until after christmas.
I think I'd feel bad as well if I was taking away a doll from a kid on xmas.

>>7246281
The fuck kind of motels have you been going to?

>>7246499
Thanks. I'm not sure about the blanket, I just dug it out of my grans closet. I am part Irish, though that part of my heritage is long lost. So now that you mention it, it probably is Celtic.

>>7248049
You have a beautiful bedframe. I'd suggest going with a more elegant/gothic look if you want to keep it.

>>7248530
I'm half Irish and I love that bedspread. Also, your Allen wallscroll is ace.

>>7245026
Can you anons help me with tips on how to kawaii-fy our apartment?
My bf absolutely doesn't give a shit as long as it isn't pink and girly, and "doesn't mind" it being messy and drab while I keep losing my mind about it. Just looks poor and sad, is all.
Our apartment is white, like a hospital, and we aren't allowed to paint anything or change furniture. We just moved in and it looks empty and ugly. Any ideas on how to spice it up for cheap without it needing too much extra maintenance?

Thanks in advance!

>>7248923
Put fabric in frames for the walls. You just make a rectangle (some fabric stores have pre-made ones) and staple the fabric around. Ebay and ikea are great for unique fabric

You can get/make slip covers for your furniture if it doesn't all match. Or get cute throws to put over the back + matching pillows.

Put down an area rug, even if you have carpet. I'm betting the floors are beige, and that's dull.

Put things on the top of bookcases and cabinets. Get cute lampshades. Put plants in pretty pots. Hang wreaths of dried flowers on your doors.

>>7246289
>>How are the dresses being hung here? I love this

Looks like a crown molding going across the room and they are hanging them from there.

Crown molding is pretty cheap, easy to put up, and adds visual interest in the architecture of the room

>>7247112
>>Why is there a poster of a naked loli

I think she isn't naked, She's wearing a yellow bathing suit.

>>7248060
>>Do you even get laid?


Of course she does. Chicks almost never have to beg for the D. Dudes just give it away for free.

I will forever want Frodo's room in Rivendell.

I love yellow and the beautiful bedcovers.

>>7248966
That statue on the headboard would scare the fuck out of me though.

>>7246307
you can also get the heaters separate I think.

>>7248923
Ok, so the decorating will all be in the soft furnishings. You can always get covers for furniture, a rug for the floor, change the curtains, and go with a cute pink x white theme kinda like hello kitty. I suggest looking at adjustment therapy.

>>7248991

yeah. I would leave that part out.

I did get as far as delicately sponge panting my bedroom in two soft yellows and buying some nice green duvets.

But then I moved and all that was lost.

I need to watch my DVDs again, save some money, and get inspired.

>>7249018
Post pics when you've done more. I love those damn movies, I don't even give a damn about the hobbit in comparison.

Gotta tidy up my room first, then I need some major interior decorating advice since I fell way short of creating a gothic/vk room.

>>7246244
holy shit don't do this it is a terrible idea

my coworker/friend tried to do this and didn't get strong enough magnets so a bunch of her shit kept falling, some shattered, a bunch of her make up has awkward huge magnets glued to them in her make up bag. she said she regrets it.

I recommend getting clear acrylic drawers and sorting/putting makeup in there, that's what I did and I love it because it;s on display and organized, I know what to buy and what I have too many of

Alright, here it is. I started off with grays and red, but now I want to switch to grays and MMM electric blue, with white for accent if needed. How can I class up my menagerie of shit with more Gothic taste? Let me know if you need close-ups of anything.

>1/3

>>7249045
pic related

>>7249045
where did you get yours?

>>7249060
and here is where I hang my hair shit and some necklaces. it makes me happy.

>2/3
Note that the shit painted on the walls is all imagery from a VK band.

>3/3
And that big wall unit is cluttered with miscellaneous items like crafts projects, hats, pattern books, stuff for sale...

>>7249045
ebay has shit, google clear acrylic drawer cosmetic and you'll get reults

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Clear-Acrylic-Cosmetic-Organizer-Makeup-Case-Jewelry-Storage-Box-US-Seller-NIB/121234942180?_trksid=p2047675.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D11%26meid%3D3515103505334305440%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D1005%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D5%26sd%3D251184957039%26

erm I got mine actually from subway it used to be the cookie container. they got a new one and were throwing the old one out so I just cleaned it out and the rest is history. You'd never know looking at it now

>>7249062
ebay has some, google clear acrylic drawer cosmetic and you'll get results

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Clear-Acrylic-Cosmetic-Organizer-Makeup-Case-Jewelry-Storage-Box-US-Seller-NIB/121234942180?_trksid=p2047675.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D11%26meid%3D3515103505334305440%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D1005%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D5%26sd%3D251184957039%26

erm I got mine actually from subway it used to be the cookie container. they got a new one and were throwing the old one out so I just cleaned it out and the rest is history. You'd never know looking at it now

>>7247061
Oh my God, what kind of dog is that? He is so adorable!

>>7249064
How did you attach it to the wall?

>>7249067
Your wall color is seriously awesome.

>>7249085
She's a mini dachshund! But she's a long hair. >>7249061

Dachshund bed buddies!

>>7247190

I make my own risers and organize the ponies by set. Except for G3s, which I have too many of. The G3s on display are just my favorites.

cute curtain holdbacks.

>>7245026
where can i get a cute blanket to cover my couch with like in this picture?

can someone give me some decorating tips? I moved in a few months ago and only now have the money to paint

>>7249188
Oh my goooosh!! This is absolutely precious, and I want to make them.

1/4
My room is kind of messy but not too bad.

>>7249199
(sorry for the flipped picture, I'm on my phone)

2/4

>>7249205

3/4

>>7249199
That is some awesome storage/desk/furniture thing you have there.

4/4

>>7249210

Is it an apartment or a house? Holy shit I'm jealous. It's so cozy and cute.

>>7249217
it's actually way more then I need, since my bed has built in drawers, but it's great for keeping my cosplay supplies out of sight

>>7249201
theyre only like two bucks on ebay. im on mobile so youre gonna have to reverse image. sorry.

>>7249228
it's a house, I just moved to the country so I really wanted some extra space compared to the cramped 1 bedroom apartment I used to live in

>>7248897
Thank you. Allen's a sweetheart isn't he? I had to move him to the living room though because I kept being reminded of Freddy Krueger while trying to sleep.

>>7249236
Thanks.
I'm on mobile too, and the image looks fine to me. Sorry?

>>7249351
Haha, yeah, I can understand that.
Your room really is cute though.
Is that James Potter on your wall?

>>7249202
Very nice, love wall color and the bird cages.

>>7249364
I think that anon meant that you can buy them on ebay instead of making them, but anon can't link a listing to you because they are on mobile, and so you'll have to reverse image SEARCH the picture to find a listing yourself.

>>7249017
Well, blue instead of pink since my SO hates is, but thanks for the advice! What is adjustment therapy?

>>7249370
Thanks, I miss my old room. Now I'm in an apartment with shitty carpet and beige walls I'm not allowed to paint. I can't complain though it's not that bad and my room is bigger so there's that. It's Harry.

>>7249383
yup.

>>7249198
pls respond

>>7249060
That's actually pretty nice. I should get one for my bathroom since space is pretty damn limited.

I may take pictures tonight if I can find my camera. I'm pretty happy how much I've progressed on being able to get rid of stuff. I feel like I've really broken my habit from living with my parents. They were pack rat/borderline hoarders so I was hording so much junk.

>>7249394
argh phone autocorrect omg. Apartment therapy! It's specifically interior design for small spaces and apartments, some of the stuff on dorm rooms may also be relevant to you since obviously they don't get to paint or change furniture either.

>>7249067
I'd suggest putting a drape or curtain type thing across the front of the wall unit to hide the clutter. Most of your furniture looks quite nice but because you're using that one for storage, you could either use an accent colour or stick with grey, maybe in a microsuede type fabric. I would stick with grey since there's one of your accent colours (white) on the wall right there.
I think the blue's going to be hard to bring in next to the wooden furniture so it's probably best brought in through an entire re-do of your bedding, maybe charcoal for the duvet and then a mix of greys with a pop of blue and white for the pillows. I'd also suggest covering the bedside shelf and switching out the lamp for one that's more in keeping with your themes.

>>7249060
I would love to fill that with candy shaped cosmetics... Imagine you turning your bathroom into a tiny candy store.

>>7249543
Ah, thank you! I will look into it!

Does anyone have good examples of kitchens and studies/offices? I share an apartment with my boyfriend and I am free to decorate them however I want, even if it's "girly".

I really like "mori" style rooms if that helps, like this. But anything that seems uhh, classic lolita themed is fine, too.

>>7249845

>>7249827

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>>7249199
first get rid of that disgusting carpet.

Something I have that really helps with space issues is a super wide shelf that has a rod underneath of it, probably originally for hanging towels on. I keep all of my snapback hats, jewelry, some hair bands and other little things on the rod, then I have the top for all my junk. I'd take pictures because I"m horrible at explaining things, but my room is half way between the high school weaboo phase and the omg I can't beleive I did that I need to fix everything quick phase.

>>7249199
I second >>7250030 Hardwood or click flooring would make that room look a million times better. Also I'm super jelly of your storage unit there, it's gorgeous.

>>7250030
>only now have the money to paint
Do you know how much re-carpeting costs.

>>7249199
keep the colors light, like literally white. white makes rooms look bigger while dark colors makes them seem smaller. replace the carpet with a lighter colored one. if you want to paint, go for a pale color. it looks like you have a pretty big space to work with, so add in whatever furniture you need, and add pops of color here and there. bedding, lamps, pictures on the walls, etc. thats just an idea i have though, do what you want anon.

>>7250041
It's pretty easy to do it yourself, and replace with click flooring (fake hardwood). I've done it before with a professional company and it's honestly just a matter of taking off baseboard and pulling the carpet up, then using a crowbar to take the tack strips off. Sometimes you get lucky and find gorgeous hardwood under it.

Hardwood is better in the end anyway, because we always find huge pet stains (even from people who swear their pet has never ever peed in the house) under carpeting and it's kind of unsanitary and gross. basically anything that gets spilled on it never goes away. ever.

>>7249430
Not OP but it looks like they just bought a king size sheet, threw it over the couch (which I don't actually think is a couch), and tucked it a bit into the cushions in the front. Just look at stores that sell bedding and find a cute king size sheet, as long as your couch isn't bigger than the sheet.

Or buy a couch slipcover. They sell them online.

>>7249098
it's a painting canvas, I tacked the fabric and ribbons on the edges. then you hang the painting!

>>7245086
I really want to see more female otaku rooms. It's a goal of mine to have a room like this with a big froofy pink daybed.

>>7250443
Like this!

>>7250443
IKEA worker here, your apt is only IKEA furniture... It looks really good though most places that use only IKEA stuff looks pretty weird.

>>7250443
I too want this but when I actually move into my own bigger place.

I'd rather invest in furniture when I'm in a house then my shitty apartment so mine is boring and not as weab-tastic.

>>7250457

>>7248047
>>7248056
Thank you! I'll try to keep an eye out for them.

>>7248487
Yeah they are super popular so it would be hard to find them around this time of year. I really like them, they are super detailed and just overall really nice dolls. If you'd like I can post a pic of mine. Also you should check out the MH thread on /toy/ and you can always ask questions there!

>>7250443
Oh god that is so wonderful, total dream room. So wish I had the space to recreate something like that.

>>7250465
Same here anon....same here...

>>7246497
It is. I started sleeping in a chair by my desk most nights because I got sick of climbing up and down when I was in a dorm.

>>7250466

>>7250041
The aim is to get rid of the carpet altogether. Carpet is gross and it looks bad 95% of the time anyway.

>>7245026

>>7247061
I show my G1 MLP fan friend your room every time its posted here, you have her dream room. She has as many ponies as you do in her cupboard (not just g1s though, she has all the gens).
I dont know how to display my seapony unfortunately, do you own any? (I cant tell from the pics sorry)

Here you go, it's few months old

>>7250922
Grow up and clean your nasty-ass room, this is why Swedes think we're drunk hobos

>>7250930
ahahahahaha that comment tho

>>7247213
Is this an American thing?
I always see stuff about 'throw pillows' and ornamental pillows in American films but nobody I know does that.

>>7248049
>Has kumacrafts necklace
>Has jewelry display tree
>Is not displaying necklace on display tree

Girl there are some valuable items in there, show them off and hide the junk, not the other way around!

>>7250930
do you have any idea how much money I could make with those cans?

Your rooms all make me angry, fuck the lot of you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9n5xalbGSVk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRheRJfz8zI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJkCDmY-vX0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y18wihwZFqA
Book marked these just for these threads.

Not my room but someone I'm following on Tumblr.... I always wanted a walk in closet...sigh.

>>7251108

more.

>>7250967
When I think of throw pillows, I think it usually refers to a smaller pillow or two you have on your couch. I believe another word for them is accent or decorative pillows. They're pretty much just there to look pretty. Like in this picture. Though we got in the habit of using them when we napped on the couch.

Designers seem to have this weird thing where on beds they'll have like 8 pillows, and half of those will just be accent pillows. My in-laws have several on their bed too and they always have to take them off the bed and put them on a bench at the foot of the bed every night before they go to sleep.

>>7250987
You're sitting on a gold mine there anon

all these rooms make me jealous ;_; i got my new furniture in recently, but it cant fix my tiny ass room. (my room is about 10 x 11 or something) i really need to paint the walls. any tips on hanging clothes on the walls? im using those 3M hooks or whatever, and it looks cute in other rooms, but i feel like mine just looks dumb. i-i just want a kawaii room

>>7251382
Do you have pictures of your room? Sometimes it's better to see the layout so we can give better suggestions.

>>7250443
I'd love to have a room like that to store my books. I live with my parents and the bedroom I use is very small, so just a twin size bed and my drafting table take up half the space in it (I have no idea how my sister and I managed to share it for twelve years). I have two bookcases that can fit a ton of manga but I have to sell the old ones ocasionally to avoid cluttering up my room.

I think the two biggest problems I have are the boxes for my figurines taking up space in my closet and this big bereau I use for pants and underwear. There'd be a lot of room in the closet to put those clothes if the boxes weren't there.

Oh, and so any of you have store recs for nice bedding/comforters? In my area there are only big box stores like Wal-Mart, Bed Bath & Beyond and Kohls and they don't have much to choose from that looks nice.

>>7250967
I think it might be an American term, we use it at home though. It pretty much describes what happens to them when you actually want to use the piece of furniture they're on.

>>7251426
Ikea or look on ebay/amazon?

That feel when you live in a proper house with your bf and can't use the whole bedroom to store your desk and stuff like you used to when you were a teen. Some days I dream about living in a one room apartment and having it all decked out in white and pink with furniture that saves space.

>>7253191
Me and my bf have a two room apartment thankfully so I can cutiefy my room to the max and he can cover his in BLACK LEATHER AND CHROME. Seriously, everything has to be black leather and chrome and it's ugly as shit.

I understand depending on location and funds people can't afford bigger places however.

>>7254106
My boy and I went from living together in a one bedroom, a two bedroom, and now a three bedroom place.
Now we have his, hers, and ours rooms. The arrangement works perfectly and we can each indulge in the styles the ogre does not like in our own space.

>>7245133
Looks like there might be a little thing that juts out of the wall like crown molding or something.

>>7254106
I love black leather, but chrome only belongs on cars

>>7254106
>>7254412
I'm really happy my girlfriend and both like the same type of arrangements. I can't handle that fighting over style thing

>>7248991
That's Luthien you uncultured swine

>>7254415
That's what that stuff is called? I always just called it the ceiling skirting board...

I live in a drafty house with that stuff on a lot of the walls and a fireplace in every room. I wish I could just knock the fireplaces down and put in more closet space.

>>7249066
>dat tv doe

>>7249351
oh my god the fan reflection scared the shit out of me the window has EYES

>>7250479
This is the coolest room I've ever seen!
I also thought I was the only one in the world who read Period and liked it.

I just got this new shelf in and I finally have a place to display my Lolita and cute things.
I need it to be at least 500% more Kawaii.

Any suggestions?

Currently I store my berets and headbows in the top two pull out boxes, wigs and extensions in the pink box down below.

Half of my room, the other half is a total mess. I have a reaaally small room like you OP, I bought a large locker and store everything in it..

this thread inspired me to clean my room today.

So, girly otaku rooms...
I've been investing in these teacup shelves (pic related) at thrift shops, and similar ones. They're really nice for relatively small toys and figures. Pretty much anything under 8", but not really excellent for the larger ones. For example, I have some MH girls and BJD, and I want to have a nice place to display them where they don't all look bunched and tangled together. Bah.

>>7255145
Maybe add flowers or jewelry strands/trays?

Sorry for the lack of good advice. Your red wig is gorgeous, though. Where is it from?

>>7255243
GLW, I got lucky with that one. It just got washed and hasn't been properly brushed though!

>>7255145

doilies, (diy) cake stands

>>7255119
My aunt was throwing it out. Free TV? Hell yeah! It will work perfectly with my Sega Genesis, NGC, and Playstation!

>>7247095
What chair is this? It looks lovely.

>>7255253
>GLW
Ooh ouch, it's already so frizzy. Sorry anon.

>>7255959
Same here, except we got ours from some ad pages. The newer ones don't support the PS2 connectors and I need my Silent Hill games.

>>7255145
paint it pink

or ivory

>>7256486
poäng by ikea.

>>7250443
I would come to your room so damn fast

>>7255176
t-two of my dream dresses...!

(in different colors yes but aaa)

So, I made the mistake of buying this desk. It's large and too black to make it work with a cutesy room.

I was thinking about painting the top pink, but seeing as it's glass, I don't really want to fuck it up. Should I paint the legs white or something? I'm going for a room similar to this with accents of black
>>7245479

>>7255253
>GLW
Eh, I still really like it! Do you remember which style it is?

Alright guys, I am redecorating a spare bedroom in the house to be my lolita/sewing room. Earlier this year I had painted it a really dark purple and now I am kicking myself. It makes the room look really closed in, and with dark paint it's easier to see mistakes I made. I had bought Ali Project's new album and am thinking of using the jacket liner as color inspiration. I like the combo of pewter, minty(?) green/blue, and pink. Also, Arika has +1000 lolita cred. So that's my homework for now.

>>7256667
where did you get that desk? it seems like it would be good for a 2 in 1 desk and sewing space (i'm guessing ikea)

>>7256502
You can play PS2's on newer models depending on what you get. I've been able to play on our TV.

It's this model.
http://www.amazon.com/Westinghouse-EW39T4LZ-1080p-60Hz-HDTV/dp/B008FVR586/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

We got a display model at Best Buy so we got it cheaper. We went with it since it had more of the input/output modules in the back. We've got our cablebox, PS3, and the PC hooked up to it. I've been able to hook up and play my PS2 on it too.

>>7256667
Since the top is glass, maybe you could put down some kind of pad on top? Otherwise maybe consider going the tablecloth route? Poking around, ehow suggests measuring the table and adding about 4" to the measurement for draping.

Right now my closet is full of an array of mismatched hangers. I would love to make them match, but I heard that some types of hangers are better than others for certain types of clothes. Since 1/3 of my closet is lolita, I guess it would be good to get velvet or satin. Velvet are cheaper, so I was thinking I would get those for my normal clothes and satin for my lolita clothes. I think satin hangers are adorable, but I can't afford to fill my closet with them. Is my idea tacky? Should I just stick to velvet? Also what to do about clothes that need clips such as skirts?

>>7245692
There called Zaisu chairs, and they go along with Kotatsu tables if you want back support.

>>7256966
NO WIRE HANGERS!!!!!!!!!!!1

>>7251115
Do they actually do that when it's not a "set piece" room for like a catalogue or something?

Although I have like 5 pillows on my bed.

One is for under my head, one covers my face, one is for my bf, and one is his body pillow from his old room.

I am still trying to find a pillowcase to go over it that is cute. All I can find are creepy waifu/Eric Northman/Maroon5 ones and microfiber.

>>7256967
I want that so that I can put purple and tan blankets on it and pretend I'm sitting in a huge sandwich.

Maybe have a food themed room.

>>7256667
Paint legs, maybe cover desktop with floral shelf liner paper.
Otherwise give it to me. It would look awesome in my dream goth study style room

>>7257070
I generally see it in either catalog, set, or occasionally on redecorating shows. My inlaws are the only ones I've seen that usually have the over excess of throw pillows on their beds. I think there's a big difference between pillows you use, and pillows that are just there that get tossed off later. I know people who have an extra pillow or two. Like with body pillows and having some to prop between your knees for support.

>>7256966
My closet is generally filled with basic white plastic coat hangers, some wooden ones(for like my husband's suit jacket and heavy coats) I've actually been wanting a few satin pillows.

Also, skirt wise, I usually use the basic clip on pant style coat hangers you get from the store. I also have some of these on hand too since they're made to slip onto plastic coat hangers. The only thing I don't like about them is their tendancy to slide, so you want to make sure you have some type of stopper to keep them from sliding.

But they are nice to have because you could always add a middle one for heavier skirts. Not to mention sometimes I use them to clip bags of stuff like chips closed.

>>7257057
That much is obvious from my experience. I have cheap random colored ones, so anything matching would be an upgrade

>>7256667
Cover it with pink dot tulle?

I have a different issue, I'm in a new studio flat that's got brown carpet and cream/yellow walls and I want to go for more gothic decor. The walls I can live with as a contrast to all my soft furnishings, but what do about the floor? I'm not allowed to rip it up or anything, I'm only here for 6 months and can't afford to splash out huge amounts on flash rugs, and the floor space is about 3 x 4m although I could get away not covering the area by the desk/table which takes a bit off

>>7245026
Kinda off topic but I ran into this while searching ebay for stuffed related to shelving
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Expand-milk-shelf-life-WORKS-Guaranteed-Household-item-everybody-has-/281214128704?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4179ab1240

the fuck ?

>>7256496
2 years old, it's -very- loved and out the door

>>7256670
I believe it called something like Classic Ringlets perhaps? The color is Auburn Rust

i am having a pain in the ass time finding cubby shelves.. i am not spending 70 bucks on wooden squares haha!

>>7256967
i love bread

>>7256967
Where can I buy this chair?

>>7256688
Damn, I miss the old days of Ali Project during their Shiro Ali days. Their transition albums were not that bad either. My favorite "new" album has to be Poison.
I would love a room based on Noberot's cover featuring CLAMPS artwork.
Sorry for microscopic image.
Sage for no content

Vanity is a sin, I live in the Church.

>>7255145
Glue some crown molding to the top to make it less Swedish Modern. If you've got a drill, you could screw some bun feet into the bottom for some extra detail, and to make it a little taller and more sideboard-height.

>>7257081
>>7257070
My boyfriend has about 7 pillows just for himself.. I'm a two pillow person so I can't understanf his need.. whenever he stays the night he brings like 4 over..

I wish I had money to fill my apartment with new furniture, posters, figurines, and pinkness.

Here's a picture for ants

>>7257951
i understand your boyfriend. when no one's with me, i make a nest out of pillows to sleep in. 5 or six pillows and a body pillow. and a thick comforter. and a pillowtop mattress...
pic semi-related and also a room

>>7262093
dat airstream

I want a totemo kawaii bedroom so badly, but my room is just a cluttered boring mess that I feel I'd have to throw everything out and start over.

>>7262232
As someone who has gone through that process, all I can say is cute boxes and disguised storage (curtain covering bookcase) like in the pic make the process much less daunting.
Also helps if you're a little bit worried that it's just a phase you're going through.

I went from full emo-goth to classic lolita. Now I'm starting to swing back to full goth again and I'm finding that I can re-purpose the majority of my items.

I can post more if you're interested?

Where would you be able to find a kotatsu like this that ships to America??

I have tons of makeup and I'm having troubles finding something to store it in? And I'm also trying to find a small desk with a built in book shelf since my room is around 3x3. Any suggestions would be great!

>>7262254
Not her but I'd like to see!

>>7262298
I got my table at Marukai eStore. It comes with the heater the table. You'll have to shop around for the kotatsu cover, which will be over 100 dollars for the real deal. Then the shipping is going to kill your wallet. But it's fucking worth it because having a table in my room has changed everything.

>>7262298
>>7262330
Oh and don't forget to get a step down converter so you don't fry the heater with the wrong voltage. I I got VCT VT-500J - Japanese Step Up/Down Voltage Transformer on Amazon

>>7262307
>>7262307
Well I do both lolita and cosplay (2-3 times a year), In my room I store the majority of my supplies and my lolita wardrobe, along with my normalfag stuff. I also rent my place so no painting the walls, which means everything is creamy beige.

I have next to my bed my book cases, they are in a similar set up to the one I posted above except, the boxes are on the top shelves and the books/dvd/ bigger items that can be stored on their own on the bottom.

The majority of my furniture is chocolate brown IKEA uses, the only thing not from there is the lolita chair I brought from a antique dealer.

With my classical room, the color scheme was cream, brown, gold with floral accents (dusty pinks, apricots and moss greens) used on the bed spread, light blocking fabric, fancy cushion for fancy chair.

As I've been changing in my tastes, my color scheme will go towards a cream, brown-red, gold and plum with a gypsy feel and baroque patterns. Ideally I'd like to paint my furniture black but I don't know when I'll find the time.

What can I help you with in your room? What look are you wanting to achieve and do you lolita or cosplay too?

>>7262330
>>7262298
Ditto on these tables. I bought one right when I moved to Japan! You can shop around on Rakuten for Kotatsu covers but they may or may not ship to the USA depending on the store, but a shopping service can always be done.

>>7256967
I have something like this for my Kotatsu but its more like a couch with no legs. It sits around the corner and is low to the ground. It did cost me just as much as a normal couch though here but it does sit in my living room.

I need some room help as well! I moved into my own place and I have this really nice big room, but I just can't figure out what I want to do with it.

Immediate things I want to do are; paint that stupid blue wall, replace the courtain, hide all the cables and fix the lighting problem (the lamp is the only source of light in the room)

It's in a dark corner so it never really gets that much light. Which I think is a big issue as well because I want my room to be light and comfy.

Do you guys have any suggestions as to what I should add to my room? I really like rooms like >>7247213 , >>7250444 , and those white, kinda minimalistic rooms that are pretty in right now.

What I was thinking of doing is adding a gauzy white curtain above my bed, adding a lot of shelving to the wall opposite my closets and making the wall opposite my wardrobe into just a big mess of framed prints, pictures and paintings I have. I also have the right hand corner right next to my wardrobe which is completely empty (currently have just empty storage stuff there) and I don't know what to put there. I was thinking it would be a really cute place for a dressform where I can show off my cosplay/lolita? Or put in another lamp there since my room is so friggin dark.

Also, sorry for the large image!

>>7262330
Get a mini coffee table???
with hammer nails and saw you could even make it cheaper, building your own coffee table with tiling on top is 10th grade woodshop challenge

>>7262411
I always thought I should build my kotatsu. I mean it's basically a slightly advanced coffee table.

any ideas to make my room more rilakkuma themed/less random? im gonna paint over the chalkboard and probably replace the stuffed animals with rilakkuma plushies once i get more

>>7262939
>any ideas to make my room more rilakkuma themed/less random?
Why the fuck is this a question? I mean, isn't the only answer to buy more rilakkuma stuff and replace your random stuff with it?

>>7262985
i mean like what sort of rilakkuma themed things should i get? i ordered a rilakkuma hamper and jewellery box, but there might be other things i can get that aren't plushies.

>>7262939
What size is your bed? Maybe you could get a Rilakkuma bed set! There are king/queen sets on eBay.

>>7263003
How about everything? If it exists, Rilakkuma has his face on it. Bed sheet and an area rug will immediately dominate your room with Rilakkuma.

>>7262303
The Container Store. But generally look for acrylic container things with shelves. Go on youtube and search "make up storage" and you will get so many great and neat ideas.

Am I the only one that hates plushies and other assorted stuffed things? They make a room look so cluttered and take up so much space. With my home, I have a general rule that if it doesn't have a use, I shouldn't keep it. I have friends who keep 30+ teddies on their bed and either sleep amongst them or move them to the floor each night. Decorative statues and figurines annoy me too. I don't mind things that look cool or are decorated provided they have a use (I have dinner candles that are shaped in weird and fabulous ways). I dunno. It just sort of makes me feel swamped when I see so many stitched or plastic faces looking at me in a room.

>>7262939
Rilakkkuma bedding and a coordinating couch cover for your loveseat- doesn't have to be character one, just a coordinating color works. I'd replace the chalkboard with a big poster or something and I think it'll pull together well. You just really need some more color in there.

>>7263341
I'm actually becoming more the same way. I used to have way more plushies and now I've phased most of them out. I have a total of 6 of them out. One is a teddy bear on my bed my husband gave me back when we were dating, a stuffed lion from when I was a baby, and a set of Prinnies from Disgaea. Any others are being stored away/given away/sold/etc....

Im in serious need of room help. i have a big matress and a small space, is there anyway to make it fit better? i want a cute room but im totally lost on how to coordinate it

>>7263685
same any suggestions? i need more room, mine is so tiny and im having troubles finding a new desk that is small enough to fit.

>>7264026

Does anyone have a lolita inspired dorm room? I'm moving into a dorm next year and I was looking for some inspiration. I'm planning on getting a dress form. Is there anything else anyone would recommend?

>>7264044
I can upload some of my inspiration pics. Not necessarily dorm stuff, but it might give you some ideas.

>>7264044
I can upload some of my inspiration pics. Not necessarily dorm stuff, but it might give you some ideas.

>>7264044
Would not recommend a dress form unless your dorm room is large and/or you have a single room. I used to have a lot of posters and cute rug and pillows (for both bed and chair) to make my room cute. Nothing ott because I shared a small room with another person.

>>7264057

>>7264067

>>7264073

>>7263685
Sorry for the late reply, I had a long work shift.
Try moving your bed to the other side of the room (see pic)

As for making the room cute, do you want lolita cute or female otaku cute?
And what colors are your walls?

1: pick your theme- be it sanrio character, anime, type of character (moe girls etc), lolita style, print or fav brand.
2: pick your color scheme and be honest with yourself about whether you would want this style of room in a few years as re-decorating is expensive and be able to re-purpose items makes the costs a lot smaller.

Lolita cute:
eg. chocolate print room! main colors I would use is brown, pink, cream with gold.
find a choc print rug, bedding or throw blanket. Candy-shaped cushions and cute containers. Posters or famed pictures with angelic pretty cards, emily temple cute advertisements and shopping bags.

Otaku cute:
Card captures/general magical girl theme! I would use cream, gold and pastel colors.
themed rug and throw blanket, cushions with characters from series you like, posters, framed prints or even cute wall decals, fairy lights and cute paper under your figurines. Pastel colored photo frames, memorabilia from the series and any comics you have from the series on display.

Your only problem will be making sure you don't over stuff your room as you have space problems already.

>>7264058
Mine is a single room anon and there is a bit of space.

>>7264058
Those all sound really cute. My wardrobe is mainly gothic and classic so I can see some of those suggestions working.

>>7250443
self posting my old room, i just moved so im getting some pointers from this thread. sorry for potato quality

>>7264344
2/4

>>7264345
3/4

>>7264346
4/4

Lolita / clutter hoarding anon here.
I haven't taken any recent photos so it's worse now, but you get the picture.
I probably need better organisational skills my room is chaos.

>>7264073
what are those floor chairs?

>>7264431
I think it's just a footless lounger chair.

>>7263685
A day bed would be best, or a loft. Here's a layout idea. not sure how to scale your pic was.

>>7245579
>http://belluna.jp/interior/02/010401/shop/loveroma-shop/index/
Wow, my animal crossing instincts are kicking in.

>>7264347
I love your room