How To Make Your Dorm Room Livable
- April 3, 2009
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Writer
BScott
Music
Andy Gabrys
Voice Over Artist
Peter Coleman
A few handy tricks can turn your school cell into a cozy suite.
You Will Need
- A dorm room
- An agreeable dorm mate
- And some money
Step 1: Investigate dorm room
Investigate dorm specifics before you spend any money. What furniture is provided? What items are prohibited, like certain kinds of lamps or electrical appliances?
Step 2: Buy reversible comforter
Buy a reversible comforter that is machine-washable and has a color or pattern that hides dirt.
Most dorm room beds are extra long, so purchase bedding accordingly.
Step 3: Buy large floor pillows
Buy a few large floor pillows for propping yourself up in bed and to provide seating for guests.
Step 4: Raise bed w/ cinderblocks
Raise your bed with cinderblocks to create storage space underneath. Place infrequently used items in plastic containers so they
Step 5: Hit local thrift shops
Hit a couple of local thrift shops for deep discounts on scatter rugs that will warm up a cold institutional floor.
Check out secondhand stores for old-fashioned hard suitcases, which can be stacked to create an end or coffee table while storing off-season clothing or bedding.
Step 6: Buy a shoe bag
Buy a shoe bag in a color that complements your comforter and hang it on the wall near your desk. The pockets make great storage spots for small items.
Step 7: Make drapes
Can
Step 8: String holiday lights
String holiday lights around the room for a year-round festive feel.
The average college freshman spent $344 on dorm d
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Comments (4)
The shoe hanger idea is genius! Great video!
over 2 years ago by HeatherM
What a very informative video! Thanks!
over 2 years ago by Vonda
If you want to make it livable, get a mini fridge at http://brandproductsonline.com. This online store has brand name products like Coca Cola mini fridges and below MSRP
about 1 year ago by andrea99
Step 3 can be replaced and made way cooler with the SlouchBack. This thing transforms any dorm bed into a comfy 3 person suede couch in just 30 seconds and it takes up no space!
http://www.SlouchBack.com
over 2 years ago by matt8095
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