(Where do you think the remnants from Allston Christmas go?) To save money and to upcycle, head to your local Goodwill-or wait until you get to campus, as there’s a big Goodwill at 965 Comm Ave-to pick up things like wall art, lamps, and furniture. Not only as a money-saving measure, but also because many items likely will end up in a landfill one day. Safety firstīU Housing has a list of banned items, including hoverboards and Keurig coffee makers, so don’t bother bringing them: you’ll only have to ship them home. Big box stores near campus, like Target and Bed Bath & Beyond, offer pickup options if you order online. Save room in your suitcase for that big puffy jacket you’ll need in like…three weeks. YouTube dorm tours are great for life-hack ideas, says recent alum Kat Ungvary (COM’22). You need only one MicroFridge and one ironing board, for instance. Also, be sure to connect with your roommate to make sure you’re not both bringing big items. First things first: P-L-A-Nīefore you start buying new stuff or schlepping things from home, check out your dorm’s floor plan to get a rough idea of square footage and layout. And it doesn’t have to cost a lot.Īfter interviewing students for our Decked-Out Dorms series, we felt inspired to compile a comprehensive list of dorm design tips from professional designers, big box stores, and stylish students, and offer some innovative solutions we came across on TikTok, Pinterest, and Instagram.įeel free to borrow, steal, or tweak our ideas for your own room, and while you’re at it, share your favorite design tips in the Comment section below. But with some sparkling creativity and clever hacks, you can make your space into a new home.

White cinder blocks, harsh lighting, worn carpet. That’s the canvas you face when you first walk into an empty dorm room.

If an update is available, you will be directed to the appropriate link.Bland. The best way to determine if you need an update is to select Help> Download Program Updates from within your software. Updates to Chief Architect software products are released from time to time and are made available for you to download free of charge.

Home designer pro 2015