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Explore your decorating style. A new semester provides the perfect blank canvas to get started. Add color and texture, experiment, and transform your dorm into a space that’s truly your own. Check out these five ways to enhance your design. Create a functional, fun and relaxing abode.
1. Cozy Collage.
Highlight your bed and showcase your personality. Choose a theme, and convert your favorite tees into a snuggly quilt. Favorite bands, sports or school shirts combine to create a unique work of art. Start a conversation as you share the stories behind each of the t-shirts upcycled into your quilt. T-shirt Quilt, starting at $250, Meg’s Quilted Memories, 4300 Oley Turnpike Rd., Reading, 810.250.1825. megsquiltedmemories.com
2. Glow with it.
Brighten up your workspace without disturbing your roommate. Sleek and silver, this lamp is at home on a desk or nightstand. Hit the books with a touch of modern style. Elegant lines offer plenty of light in a compact design. Adjust the shade and prepare to ace your next test. Nesbitt Swan Neck Task Lamp, $24.99, $29.99 (with bulb), Target, locations in Exeter, Muhlenberg and Spring Township. target.com
3. Dash of Color.
Step onto color and softness. These rugs are sized to nestle next to your bed or welcome you home. Choose from an energetic array of colors and patterns to reflect the vibe of your room. Go with breezy cotton or hard-working indoor/outdoor material to stand up to spills and gatherings. Dash and Albert Rug, $33 (cotton), $41 (indoor/outdoor), Five & Divine, 27 E. Penn Avenue, Wernersville, 610.670.9700.fiveanddivine.com
4. Organizational Class.
Keep your room neat and clutter-free. Corral books, supplies, accessories, snacks — there’s a place for them in these drawers. Maximize your storage space with geometric aqua, camouflage or classic black. Wheels on this tower make it easy to change your layout and have all your necessities close at hand. Four Drawer Rolling Storage Tower, $99.99, Kohl’s, 2700 Papermill Rd., Wyomissing, 610.371.0237. kohls.com
5. Funky Fun.
Sink back and unwind after a busy day. Read, stream a movie, or chat with friends in this fabulous butterfly chair. Plush faux fur provides soft texture and a chic look. Lightweight and foldable, it’s easy to move and stow. This versatile chair is ready for studying or entertaining. Faux Fur Butterfly Chair, $59.99, Bed, Bath & Beyond, 2771 Papermill Rd., Wyomissing, 610.736.0433. bedbathandbeyond.com
