How to talk parents into buying you new bedroom furniture?
Heid M asked:
I REALLY really want new bedroom furniture. What I have isn’t cutting it (I mean come on a teenager with flowerery furniture) I want a Full sized bed, our little puppy sleeps on my bed and she isnt to happy about the lack of room either. A tall upright dresser, mine is horizontal and it is just to tempting to dump junk on it, i want a new night stand too. I mean it doesn’t have to be expensive but I not going to live with this furniture. We are painting my trim white and my furniture is like a really light FAKE wood with the child like flowers. All I want is white FURNITURE is that to much to ask. So how can I talk my parents into new bedroom (white) furniture and get rid of this 3 year old’s junk?????????????? Help school starts again soon and I want my room done before then.
Another thing my Mom says that painting over those flowers is not going to happen. But I don’t see the problem and the thrift store is a really good idea.
I know I sound very greedy but just so you know I have never picked out my own bed in my life! And I have only had three the first one broke so they had to buy me a new one it was one of those loft beds, then we moved and my mom came here by plane and bought the flower set I have now. All I ask is that I get some say in what I get next. not greediness.
goose down comforter
I REALLY really want new bedroom furniture. What I have isn’t cutting it (I mean come on a teenager with flowerery furniture) I want a Full sized bed, our little puppy sleeps on my bed and she isnt to happy about the lack of room either. A tall upright dresser, mine is horizontal and it is just to tempting to dump junk on it, i want a new night stand too. I mean it doesn’t have to be expensive but I not going to live with this furniture. We are painting my trim white and my furniture is like a really light FAKE wood with the child like flowers. All I want is white FURNITURE is that to much to ask. So how can I talk my parents into new bedroom (white) furniture and get rid of this 3 year old’s junk?????????????? Help school starts again soon and I want my room done before then.
Another thing my Mom says that painting over those flowers is not going to happen. But I don’t see the problem and the thrift store is a really good idea.
I know I sound very greedy but just so you know I have never picked out my own bed in my life! And I have only had three the first one broke so they had to buy me a new one it was one of those loft beds, then we moved and my mom came here by plane and bought the flower set I have now. All I ask is that I get some say in what I get next. not greediness.
goose down comforter
July 2nd, 2008 at 12:27 am
They probably already know. Maybe they are saving up for a nice set…or they are trying to surprise you. If they are doing stuff to your room, it is probably in the works! Try not to say anything about furniture so when it happens, they will feel like they gotcha!
July 2nd, 2008 at 2:47 pm
Well firstly - have you asked them and what was their response? If it comes down to money, you could maybe bargain with them - eg, say if they bought you new furniture then you will do some chore for the next year, such as clean windows, cut lawn etc. Offer to pay as much as you can for it - you could say it was an advance on your christmas or birthday present. Have a look around for the furniture yourself - even check out second hand stores. Argos is pretty inexpensive too. Dont be demanding or huffy as - you need to prove that you deserve it.
July 3rd, 2008 at 5:42 pm
Ask them.
Listen to their answer and respond to what they say.
By that I mean: Don’t get stuck in your ‘I want new’ and ‘this stuff sucks’ tantrum. Listen to their answers, their protests and objections, and answer accordingly.
They say it’s fine - it’s not. It’s too small.
They say the flowerprint does not matter - they have a point. But it’s still too small.
Negotiate your way down to what you really want.
The bigger bed is most important. Give in on other stuff and suggest a paint-job for stuff you don’t like the looks of - as long as you can get a bigger bed.
When they give in to the bed, say ‘with a night stand’.
Good luck. You may not get everything but make sure to get what matters to you.
July 6th, 2008 at 3:49 am
Ask your parents to go with you to check out your local thrift stores..They often have nice furniture for VERY cheap prices..