16: Make a den inside
There is no limit to what materials can be used for an indoor den. The classics are: the blanket/sheet/old curtains den; the cardboard dens; the piles of cushions den and the shoving bits of furniture around den (or any combination of materials). You can decorate it inside & out, equip it with whatever you need. Use different lighting effects to create a variety of atmospheres.
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*Remember: always risk – assess your activities!
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