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How to Make Your Dorm Room Livable. A few handy tricks can turn your school cell into
a cozy suite. You will need A dorm room An agreeable dorm mate and some money. Step 1.
Investigate dorm specifics before you spend any money. What furniture is provided? What
items are prohibited, like certain kinds of lamps or electrical appliances? Step 2. Buy
a reversible comforter that is machine-washable and has a color or pattern that hides dirt.
Most dorm room beds are extra long, so purchase bedding accordingly. Step 3. Buy a few large
floor pillows for propping yourself up in bed and to provide seating for guests. Step
4. Raise your bed with cinderblocks to create storage space underneath. Place infrequently
used items in plastic containers so they Step 5. Hit a couple of local thrift shops for
deep discounts on scatter rugs that will warm up a cold institutional floor. Check out secondhand
stores for old-fashioned hard suitcases, which can be stacked to create an end or coffee
table while storing off-season clothing or bedding. Step 6. Buy a shoe bag in a color
that complements your comforter and hang it on the wall near your desk. The pockets make
great storage spots for small items. Step 7. Can Step 8. String holiday lights around
the room for a year-round festive feel. Did you know The average college freshman spent
$344 on dorm d