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GoodLifeFamilyMag.com JULY AUGUST 2015 29 Place-Making At a time when you really need a welcoming environment that feeds your creativity and offers a sanctuary from the stresses of big life changes the typical dorm room is a notoriously small drab utilitarian space that leaves little room for personal expression. Until now that is. Here are some organizational and design tips for transforming your space into a workable place. Paige and her roommate took advantage of a cork wall to create an inexpensive colorful backdrop using 12X 12sheets of scrapbook paper. Their room was votedBest Decorated. TIPS FROM PAIGES MOM RENA DAVIS If the college allows consider lofting the beds off the ground to create livable space underneath. Since she had more floor space we brought a small side table with drawers and a slim chest of drawers 4tall. She also brought a butterfly chair she could relax in more than just the desk chair supplied. Use shelf paper in all the drawers to create a clean surface for their belong- ings and an easy clean up when you move out. Paige thought we were crazy sending her with a wireless internet router and printer it was a big hit. She was the last stop most of her friends made on the way to class so they didnt have to go out of the dorm to print as- signments SMALL SPACES BIG IDEAS How to make an ordinary dorm room super functional ByTriciaWhite Managing Editor Living comfortably in a small space can be chal- lenging but its not completely hopeless. Creating a functional dorm room for your teen can be an es- sentialpartoftheirproductivityatcollege. Between classes studying and socializing the last thing we want our scholars concerned about is which pile of laundry their missing shoe is hiding under or where that mysterious smell is coming from. Here are a few tips and tools from organizing expert Rebecca Saumell to get your college bound student organized and equipped to stay focused on whats important. 1.Createmorespaceinadormroombysetting up bunk beds or using bed risers. Raising the bed will allow more storage underneath for clothes or linens. 2.Keeppaperspensandbooksoffofthefloor and in an Aussie Pouch. This nifty organizing tool fits conveniently over the back of a desk chair. 3. Its always best to organize vertically how- ever that can be tricky in a dorm where you cant put holes in walls. Some great solutions that wont ruin walls are an over-the-door pocket shoe organizer for more than just shoes and Command Hooks for bathrobes or jackets. 4. Closet space can be limited in a dorm espe- cially if youre sharing it with your roommate. Maximize your space with slim line hangers and a double hang closet rod. Having an organized space will not only give your teen an efficient living and working environment but will benefit their roommate too Help your students sharpen their organizational skills now and the benefits will last a lifetime. - Rebecca Saumell www.simplifyyournest.com Paige Davis Plano attending University ofWyoming. Transforming Your Dorm Room into Your Home Away From Home