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How to Furnish a Dorm Room without Spending a Fortune. A little planning is all it takes
to decorate your dorm with style! You will need A nose for bargains A futon A storage
box Old photographs and keepsakes and a creative spirit. Step 1. Hit neighborhood garage sales
for items such as a desk, small table, lamps, and pictures. Haggle for the best price! Step
2. Area rugs and mirrors can make your room look much bigger than its shoebox size. Head
to a local thrift store for bargains. Step 3. Futons are the ultimate in functional furniture
– you can sleep on them _and_ use them as a comfy couch. Make the futon your biggest
investment and enjoy the extra space. Step 4. Search the clearance racks at home furnishing
stores for colorful pillows to brighten up the space. Step 5. Big box stores that sell
furniture and home décor mark down dozens of products like lamps, clocks, pillows, comforters,
and more at the end of each season, perfect for back-to-school purchases. Furniture that
requires assembly is usually cheaper than pre-assembled pieces. Step 6. Wooden boxes
with a hinged lid are great for storage and can double as a bench for your seating area.
Build or buy a simple one and cover it with cushioning and colorful fabrics for an inexpensive
and stylish addition. Step 7. If you don't want to invest in expensive paintings or prints,
decorate the walls with a homemade collage of your favorite photographs, quotes, crafts,
and pictures that you've drawn. Did you know According to survey, the average college student
spent less than $100 on dorm furnishings in 2008.