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Decorating a 'Friends Room'

jeanlake — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 23:38:49 GMT

Friend mentioned she's converting her den into a 'friends room.' New term for me. How would you decorate a friends room? No right or wrong answers.

Re: Decorating a 'Friends Room'

BunSnoop — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 23:43:40 GMT

My favorite is the 1st picture. The 2nd and 3rd pictures have in my opinion too many throws and pillows - looks a little to crowded.

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stevieb — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 23:50:18 GMT

Answer... I wouldn't (decorate a 'friend's room')... Sorry, I don't have the space to spare... I do like rooms 1, 4 and 6 best among those pictured, just in case I'm the friend for whom the room is being decorated...

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NickNack — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 00:01:27 GMT

What does a friends room mean? More seating? I think a den already is for friends. I like pictures 1 and 5 the best.

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Irish1210 — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 00:06:43 GMT

I will be your friend's friend!!! I love all these examples ~ especially #6........the shade of the couch and the tones of the pillows on it are soothing to me ~ the pops of fuchsia and violet are very rich in color

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AuntG — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 00:06:24 GMT

I'd want it simple and uncluttered so #1 is my choice.

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GenXmuse — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 00:14:42 GMT

Number two is my favorite! You and your friend could do a DIY Trading Spaces but without ignoring the requests and giving someone an aneurysm when they see it.

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Foxxee — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 00:15:48 GMT

I like #6 best, a different color sofa and chair and those lamps have to go, but I wouldn't decorate for a friend.

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jeanlake — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 00:16:40 GMT

I like it crisp and cozy, too. Pops of color. My friend is switching her den from home office to small greeting and seating room. She's newly retired. She makes up her own terms, which is why I like her so much - .

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Mellyg — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 00:56:06 GMT

@NickNack wrote:
What does a friends room mean? More seating? I think a den already is for friends. I like pictures 1 and 5 the best.

I was wondering the same. Initially I thought it was a room where your friends sleep when wine night turns into, well, a lot of wine. What's that say about my friends?!

Assuming it's a casual sitting room to chat in, they are all lovely. But I like 1 & 4 the best.

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DREAMON — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 00:56:57 GMT

I like all the rooms..the last is my least favorite.

If someone told me they were decorating a Friends Room I would think a friend of theirs was coming to stay at their home for a period of time and they were making a room for this person...probably bedroom with TV/sitting area.

Apparently I was thinking totally wrong.

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skatting44 — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 01:46:58 GMT

Hmmm... Is it a room where you display all the eclectic gifts that your friends may have given you over the years or is it a room where your decor is very neutral or is this an ode to the sitcom Friends ?

Room 6 preferably than room 4 & 1 would be okay for me . However, I am happy to share the company of my Friends either at my home or their homes no matter the style.

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on the bay — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 02:36:19 GMT

I like 1 and 2 the best!

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Sooner — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 02:43:35 GMT

My whole house is for friends and us, so if the friends don't like it, well, they don't like it.

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Scorpio1971 — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 03:21:10 GMT

#4...simple, clean of excess clutter, serene.

My second choice would be #1 for same reasons, but prefer #4 because of the sofa which would allow more opportunity to relax vs. sitting up in straight chairs.

Too much 'stuff' all around for me in other pictures.

😊

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Desertdi — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 06:39:54 GMT

Don't "friends" usually gather in the kitchen or family room?

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beach-mom — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 07:27:47 GMT

@jeanlake - I'm a little confused. At first I thought you were talking about the TV show! That would be DD's dream! Then I wondered if it was a room where a friend could stay overnight, but I don't think that's what you mean.

So I guess an ideal "friend's room" for me would be a room with comfy chairs, arranged so we could talk easily, a relaxing theme - not a lot of decorations, pretty colors on the walls, a big ottoman or coffee table to set drinks and snacks on, an maybe a TV so we could watch a "chick flick" together!

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AngelPuppy1 — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 11:25:57 GMT

I don't exactly know what is meant by a friends room, but I just take it to mean a room where she will have her besties come over and congregate and all can gab, eat, drink, play cards, games, or have book clubs or whatever! I personally think these rooms are kind of formal and there is so much white which I don't think is practical if you plan on having a lot of friends gathering. I would want more color, some throws, and fabrics, etc. which I wouldn't have to worry about staining or ruining! Also, none of the rooms are particular warm and cozy and relaxed looking.

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sceniccoast — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 12:30:58 GMT

@jeanlake

Definitely pic 1.

What a welcoming room. It's the prettiest, brightest & has all the furnishings & accessories that are a style I like. The chairs are lovely & appear to have firm cushions, which I prefer. Pillows go very well with them.

I would just change out the pics on the wall to either a combo of scenic ones or animals. Also, maybe paint the walls a soft neutral to break up some of the white.

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lolakimono — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 13:12:50 GMT

@jeanlake

What about friends with benefits?