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A U G U S T / S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 9 M A C O N M A G A Z I N E . C O M | 8 7 SHOPPING TIPS FROM ROOM 422 BY MICHAELA FULLER Former Maconite Pierce Persons is the director of operations for online retailer Room 422, a one-stop-shop for "uniquely defined" dorm décor. We asked her to share her favorite tips for decorating a dorm room. Where do you start when planning how to decorate a dorm? "Plan ahead! Your dorm room is such a small space, you really need to think through all the tricks you can do to maximize the space. The Container Store offers sturdy drawer sets to fit all your clothes, shoe racks that hang on the door, or even add a hutch on top of your desk for more shelving. One key piece of advice is to make your shopping list and make your purchases ahead of time." What makes a successful finished dorm room? "For most, the dorm room is your first home outside of the home where you were raised. My advice is to make the space your own. It will be your home away from home for eight months, and trust me when I say you do a lot in your room. You eat, sleep, study and hang out with friends all in the same room, so it needs to match your personality. Whatever makes you most comfortable and at ease – go with that!" What's your favorite dorm room must-have? "Room 422 offers a storage cube that this is my favorite item. The storage cube serves as a huge space to store items, but it is also sturdy enough to use as a seat or a stool. Use this to hop onto your lofted bed. If you have a futon in your room, get two cubes and set them up next to each other with a tray on top to make it look like a coffee table. The storage cubes are great for any room, so you can take it with you out of the dorm room into your other living situations." Room 422 founder Frances Lacefield with Pierce Persons and the company's smart storage cube.