How To Fix A Guy's Room In 10 Days
For less than $250 we made over a recent college grad's pad. See the before and after, then take our quiz to learn how to give your own space a refresh.
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Austin is a very cool dude (and a reporter at BuzzFeed!), but he's moved around so much that his NYC apartment wasn't quite finished (or furnished at all!). So we decided to give him some help.
Before / After
The Problem: Austin didn't have any furniture or anything on the walls.
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Like many young professionals, Austin has moved around NYC a lot since he graduated and he never really settled down. But now that he's in a place he wants to stay for a while, he needed help making his room seem a little less like a cell.
The Inspiration: Austin took our quiz and learned that his style was minimal and modern.
The Result: A colorful, functional space!
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Instead of a nighstand, we used this awesome (and cheap) Ikea stool which tucked perfectly into the space.
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The double steps are great for storing everything you need within arms reach.
Since we didn't have the budget or space for a headboard, we used this perforated metal sheet from the hardware store.
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It doubles as a background to hold art and adds some texture to the bare walls.
