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Article: Accessories turn the college dorm room into home.(New Homes)
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- Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL)
- Article date:
- August 10, 2002
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Byline: Elizabeth Davis Daily Herald Staff Writer
Entering an empty dorm room can be an awfully dismal experience. With nothing but a bed, a desk, a chair and a dresser - how can this bare room become home?
Stores such as Kmart, Target and The Container Store are showcasing new lines that specifically reach out to college students looking for unique dorm room decoration - making dorms more colorful, modern and a lot more like home.
The Container Store, which specializes in making the most of limited space, says dormers should concentrate on six basic areas in their new space: the closet, laundry, bathroom, desk area, storage and walls, and ...