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DORM DÉCOR
Creative space-saving and décor ideas
to turn dorm rooms into home rooms
BY HANNAH JETT THEUS
PHOTOGRAPHY BY JAVE BJORKMAN
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conic English interior designer David Hicks said, "e best rooms also have something
to say about the people who live in them." e messiness of life, especially for college
students entering a new chapter of their lives, can be reflected in that very way.
A college apartment or dorm room isn't just a place to rest your head after a long day of
classes, a fierce study session or a legendary night out with your closest friends. It is a safe
haven in a new season of life, one that requires nourishment – and not just from ramen
noodles and toaster strudel. e space should make you feel at home physically, mentally
and emotionally.
Do you remember what your college dorm room said about you? If you're heading off to
this exciting new adventure, do you know what you want it to say? Whether it's organizing,
tossing tons of family mementos on the wall or decorating with vibrant colors, sometimes
there is value in putting functionality over style.
Local experts – from designers to dorm dwellers – delve into ways to save space as you
create some of life's most memorable moments.
