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Peir723: She's got a great tutorial on how she modded a desk she already had to look like that.

I sleep best on one side with my upper arm curled around something. When I was a kid it was whatever stuffed animal was the favorite at the time, but when I went off to college it became a small red pillow my mom made for me that has my childhood blanket in it. I always sleep better with it.

I definitely second using comic book style or pop art style work to bring pink into the room without painting. Classic Adam West Batman-style "Pow!", etc. It would be super dynamic and fun, and the best part is that he could help you choose the pieces, if not help make them himself. As a renter, a lot of this room might be out of the range of possibilities (https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-16sr1fJ7Zu8/TX7OuDhNc_I/AAAAAAAAICo/p6tzB4tb14o/DSC_0005.JPG) but Google "superhero kids room" and you'll see lots of inspiration that's gender-neutral and can integrate a lot of colors.

Have you thought about using smaller models? I've been looking at some small capacity washer/dryer sets that totaled to a lot less money (~$600 range), partially because the unit I'm moving into doesn't have a standard W/D hookup and these models don't need it.

Alternatively, would your landlord reimburse you at least part of the way? After all, it is a selling point to the next renter.

I use my Bissel Little Green Deep Reach (http://www.bissell.com/little-green-proheat-deep-reach/) on a ton of different things (pretty much everything but my boyfriend at my dog, at this point) and had a lot of luck. Especially with smaller, hand-made rugs I've found in thrift stores, etc, I've had little to no trouble with colors running or lots of fluff coming off. I don't use the chemical stuff it comes with, just hot water, and it works like a charm. Well worth the investment.

Ah, @SusanneMuc just answered my question. Thanks!

I really wish we could easily upload drawn suggestions to answer these kind of questions. I would put the desk under the stairs, and the media console up against the wall opposite, with the couch facing it and creating a "hallway" between it's back and the stairs. When we moved into our current apartment, we put our couch in the middle of a room like this and would never go back after this. It's a really pleasant, welcoming layout, plus having your desk under the stairs like that limits distractions, and if it's long enough gives you a landing strip.

I have three words for you: shoe lazy susan. http://ana-white.com/2011/12/brag/lazy-susan-shoes-pic-included It wouldn't be super easy to build if you don't have a lot of experience, but it would capitalize on all that space.

@Funstraw I have a few different Expedit pieces that have lasted me ~4 or 5 years of pretty heavy use. They're much better than some of the other Ikea shelves, that's for sure.

Ok folks, all the Aeron talk is starting to surprise this long-time Steelcase nerd. (My mom has worked with Steelcase for years.) She just got me a Leap chair (http://www.steelcase.com/en/products/category/seating/task/leap/pages/overview.aspx) after working from a kitchen chair for months when I work from home and killing my back. Sure it's not as attractive as my beat up U-Chicago kitchen chair, but it's solid and adjustable and very, very comfortable. I put a pretty pillow on it, cover the back with a sheepskin or a blanket I like, and it blends right in with everything else in our living room. If you're not at your desk for more than a few hours a day, also check out the Coby (http://www.steelcase.com/en/products/category/seating/multi-use-guest/cobi/pages/gallery.aspx). Both of these are often possible to find for A LOT less than Aeron chairs, they come in TONS of colored fabrics and different plastic/metal color combinations, and overall I think they're a lot better looking. If you want more info about Steelcase chairs, feel free to ask!