Recently, according to KDKA News in Pittsburgh, PA, Carnegie Mellon announced that they will have co-ed dorm rooms coming this fall. I find it interesting that such a reputable college has taken the step to finally make an arrangement where males and females will share a room. With the decision, itself, to launch at least ...
Adding an area rug is one of the easiest and least expensive ways to decorate your college dorm room. Because they are not costly, you can use an area rug even in a high traffic dorm room without having to worry about visitors damaging an expensive item. Choosing a bold pattern or color can add ...
Seating in dorm rooms is always limited. Most guests come in and sit right on your bed because there is no where else to go. This always bothered me so I decided to purchase an extra chair to keep on hand in my room for anyone who needs a place to sit. I bought the ...
Moving out of your parent’s house and into your dorm room is an exciting experience. It’s almost like getting your first studio apartment with a roommate. You can make your dorm room feel more warm, cozy and home-like by adding your own furniture and décor. Your dorm room décor should be a reflection of your ...
Our daughter will be going off to college this fall. Her dorm room is not very large and void of any storage areas. Most dorm rooms have no closets and dressers are generally limited to bedside tables. Occasionally a student lucks out with a computer desk with a couple of drawers. Outside of this, the ...
As a mother of four, I have spent the last ten summers getting someone ready for college. There have been years when my husband and I have had multiple dorm move-ins in various parts of the country. While others are blissfully bathing on the beaches, I spend those lazy, hazy summer days figuring out the ...
My first dorm room was not unlike a prison cell. I walked in and saw a desk, a chair, a chest of drawers, a bed, a wardrobe, and white concrete block walls. It was depressing and didn’t feel like a home. Luckily, decorating a dorm room is easy. If you don’t get along with your ...
After four years at a residential college and a few subsequent jobs in college student services, I have seen just about every imaginable arrangement for a dorm room. From standard doubles to cramped triples and from loft furniture to built-in desks, dorm rooms vary in occupancy, layout, furniture, lighting, and size. And with the rare ...
With back to school season just around the corner, finding the right college dorm furniture and accessories will probably take some planning. Creating a welcoming space for reading, studying, relaxing, and perhaps entertaining in the college dorm is possible with a little smart furniture selections; if you’re interested in helping the planet as well, you ...
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