College dorm rooms are not typically the most glamorous places to live. But most are perfectly inhabitable, despite appearances. Dorm rooms vary in size, layout, and every other feature, but they do have something in common: they are the temporary home for college students who have busy lives and tight budgets for everything, including their decorating. In fact, decorating may not be very high on the list of priorities when you're packing up and heading to college. But remember, this place may not look like a "home," but it will be your home for at least nine months of the year. Understanding that your surroundings have a great impact on other facets of your life, you'll want to make some effort to arrange and decorate your dorm room with care.
My own college dorm room was pretty awful-looking when I first saw it. It featured a cold, industrial-looking floor, narrow bunk beds with very thin, springy mattresses, an odd loft unit, two small desks, and one large window covered with yellowing blinds. Others are set up more like apartments, with a kitchen, a living room, a bathroom, and a bedroom (or more). But no matter the layout or the size, the |
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