Article: Cranking your dorm room up a notch on the cheap

Vanessa Tencati
University Wire
06-25-2007
(The GW Hatchet) (U-WIRE) WASHINGTON -- Going off to college, especially if it's George Washington University, can leave students with little cash left to start the year. Luckily, turning a bleak dorm room into a cozy home away from home (or a sweet place to party) does not have to break the bank. Just a few key items, and a little creativity are all you need to make a total transformation, said interior design professor Sheryl Sodaro-Spomer.

1. A futon
IKEA carries a perfect dorm-room sized futon with a super comfy mattress for less than $200. To save money, skip the boring cover and go for a colorful king size fitted sheet to put over it. ...

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