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It´s that time of year again when new university students are leaving home and moving into apartments and college dorms.  Decorating your college dwelling can be a fun way to define your new life and create a comfortable space that will be your home away from home.   Although you are a student and thus living on a budget, decorating your new space doesn’t have to break the bank. Here are some decorating suggestions to help you get started:

• Go vintage! Check out local garage sales, resale shops or junk yards for pieces that could be easily revamped.  You may have to wade through a lot of trash but sometimes you can find treasures that can give your room some style.

• Craigslist.org. Most people these days have heard about the website Craigslist but for those who haven´t you should definitely check it out.  People who want to sell furniture (among other things) post a description with pictures and prices.  Sometimes these items need to be sold very quickly and the seller is willing to drop the prices significantly to get rid of the items as soon as possible.  Check the site daily for deals and steals!

• Revamp stuff you already have!  Old and ugly furniture can usually be revamped if you have a place to work on it and the time to give it a little love.  Think refinishing, painting, recovering.  Plus, if you get creative, your old furniture not only gets a new life in your new space, but also becomes a conversation piece among your new friends and dorm-mates.

Tags: College, Craigslist, Dorm, University