Disguise a bleak cinder-block dorm room wall with a tapestry like this one from Target. (Target via AP)Moving into a dorm is one of college life’s most exciting milestones; it’s the first time many kids are living away from the comfy confines of home.
But the thrill can wane when the dormitory door opens. Most dorm rooms are pretty basic, with plain furniture and institutional floors and walls.
So how do you take a room from spartan to snazzy when most of the budget is going to meal plans and books?
“No matter how small and cramped your dorm room may be, you can still find cute ways to store all your stuff – without spending a ton on organizers and decor,” say Seventeen magazine editor Kristin Koch.
She and stylist Sarah Newell suggest creating a floating shelf out of a magazine file box, and turning clear plastic paint cans into storage for hair accessories or school supplies. (www.seventeen.com )