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Your Back-to-School Decorating Guide

Innovative (and inexpensive) ideas to make a dorm feel like home.

Decorating Inspiration for Small Spaces

20 Creative Tips for Kids' Rooms
Inspired ways to keep spaces cheerful, distinctive, and organized.

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How to Assemble Any Piece of Furniture

This primer will help you put together any piece of furniture―without spitting nails.
Photo:  John Lawton

Desk Chairs That Really Do the Job

Break free from the daily grind with one of these workhorses.
Photo:  West Elm

Playful Decorating Ideas

Five foolproof ways to give your home a touch of childlike whimsy—without sacrificing your adult aesthetic.
Photo: Jim Franco

13 Dorm Décor Essentials

Make your dorm feel more like home with these finds from LovelyUndergrad.com.
Photo: Urban Outfitters
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More Back-to-School Decorating

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New Uses for Things in the Dorm Room
Clever ideas for items you bought–or borrowed from home.

Kitchen makeover

Small Space Decorating
Dreaming of a few extra square feet? Get stylish ideas and storage solutions for making any room seem larger.

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Dorm Room Essentials Checklist

Whether you're heading to college or sending a child off, pick up these essentials for dorm living.

  • Alarm clock. So you can make that 8 a.m. biology class.

    Related: The Best Alarm Clocks

  • Bed linens. Bring your own comforter, sheets, and pillow(s). You may want to have two sets of linens—laundry tends to pile up! Note: Check whether the dorms have regular twin or extra-long twin beds.
  • Clothes hangers. Bring just one type of hanger, and your closet will look more orderly.

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