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Decorating Tips for a Dorm Room

By India Autry
Raleigh News & Observer

Upperclassmen's Dorm Decor Tips
Upperclassmen have these recommendations for freshmen to take to their new dorm rooms. They also advise buying furniture for storage that is durable enough to withstand four years of moving. Most of these items can be found at big discount stores:

• Big storage bins.
• Storage with pull-out drawers.
• Hampers.
• Shoe rack that can hang in a closet.
• Organizational material for desks such as letter sorters.
• Small trash cans.
• TV wall mounts. You can find these at electronics stores for $20 to $30.
• Bed risers. These can sit under bed posts, lifting them high enough to create storage space underneath.
• Something to hold dirty dishes until you're ready to wash them.
• One or more fans for rooms without air conditioning.
• Totes for toiletries.
• Sheets and pillows. These make nice decor for futons.

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