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Decorating a Dorm or Apartment With Your College Loan Money
Ah, college. Greek life,
term papers, that guy who lives in your house that never showers—these are just
a few of the joys that come with higher education. One of the other fabulous
points about college is the dormitory. And with the dorm comes the territory of
a communal bathroom, a roommate (or two, if you’re lucky), and very little
space to put all that junk you brought with you. But don’t worry—here are a few
tips to getting your dorm into shape without spending a fortune (hey, you want
to spend your money on Ramen and beer, right?)
The budget of a student is
very limiting, so the key is working with what you have. Many dorms rooms are
already equipped with a bed, dresser or closet, and desk. But that’s
it—everything else is on your own. Buy a good desk lamp and possibly a table
lamp or floor lamp, since dorms don’t have much light. Add a cheap rug on the
floor for some color, or buy lights to string across your desk. Closet
organizers are usually necessary since the closets tend to be tiny, and they
really help save space. Under-the-bed storage compartments are also a good
idea, unless you’re lucky enough to have under-the-bed drawers.
If you have gone straight
into an apartment, particularly an unfurnished apartment, it can seem daunting
how much stuff you need. The first thing you should invest in is a comfortable
mattress and bed frame, since the mattress can get damaged if just left on the
floor. If you’ve got the cash, go for a platform bed—it’ll cost a lot
initially, but will last for years and has that cool, sleek contemporary look.
The best part about this bed is it doesn’t need a box spring, which saves you
about five hundred bucks. If you are pressed for cash, go for a comfy sofa bed
or futon bed. These can convert from sleeping to sitting pretty easily, and if
for some reason someone who loves you donated a couch or sofa, you can use it
as a temporary bed until you save enough money to get a real bed.
The other thing you’ll need
to buy in an apartment is a desk. Laptops need a hard surface, as do desktops.
Find a desk that’s big enough to fit your computer and all your books or other
school equipment. Try to look for a desk with a hutch, or buy a desk hutch
separately. These over-the-desk fixtures help save desk space by giving you a
place to put your supplies, books, and other stuff. Don’t worry—one day you’ll
make enough money to be able to afford the finer things in life, including a
full bedroom set or an actual dining table instead of cardboard boxes. But
until then, do your best to find this bare minimum of a list and study hard so
you’ll one day know what comfort is like again.
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