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table of contents 5
Apartment Hunting
12
Navigating Waitlists
7
Where to Look for Rentals
13
Car Not Required
14
Who to Call For the Basics
10
Students Speak Out
16
Staying Safe
11
Rental Insurance
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Making the Most Out of Durham
Decorating on a Budget
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Chronicle staffers offer tips for apartment hunting Although second semester is just beginning, the time for juniors to secure a place to live as seniors is quickly approaching. It’s easy to get bogged down in confusing leases and too many options, and for many, this is the first apartment you’ll be renting. To ease the stress, The Chronicle has compiled a list of tips to help you through the apartment-hunting process. • Stick to your budget. Determine how much
your landlords and your roommates. Know
you’ll be living near, so you have someone to
you can realistically afford to spend and don’t deviate from it.
exactly what you’re signing up for to avoid
keep an eye on things when you’re away or
unwelcome surprises later.
help if you get locked out. Also, ask how they feel about noise at night or on the weekends.
• Get an estimate from the complex before
• Choose roommates wisely. Living off campus
you visit. Find out if an apartment is affordable before you visit so you don’t get swept up in
brings a whole new set of responsibilities like paying bills, buying groceries and cleaning
You should always be respectful, but some neighbors are more sensitive than others.
a home’s appealing features just to find out it is out of your price range.
the bathroom. You want to live with someone who is dependable and doesn’t mind sharing the load.
won’t be forced to park three blocks away. If you don’t have a car, live closer to campus.
• Purchase renters insurance. Make sure
Maybe look for a roommate who has a car so you can steal a ride to and from campus if it’s
• Count your deposits. Keep track of the different deposits you will need to make for additional expenses like utilities and insurance to make sure they don’t push you over budget.
your belongings are covered in case of an emergency.
nicely and bring confidence to your first meeting; have a list of questions ready. First
and after you move in. Make a note of any problems there when you move in so they
impressions mean a lot.
can be addressed right away, and you can’t be charged for them later.
• Get everything in writing. This goes for
• Meet the neighbors. Get to know the people
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Community Housing has free, helpful info Duke Community Housing is a free resource for the Duke and Durham communities. It helps Duke students, faculty, staff, and affiliates, as well as local residents and businesses communicate information about rental housing in the Durham area. Duke Community Housing was created in 2001, originally to help graduate and professional students with their offcampus housing needs. The resource is now utilized by both Duke University and Duke University Medical Center communities. Office Location & Contact Information 218-B Alexander Ave., Central Campus Telephone: (919) 684-6711 E-mail: communityhousing@duke.edu Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Office Services: Resource Room - Includes reference information, computers and telephones to search for rental options and contact landlords. Staff Assistance - Staff is available to answer questions and assist with your rental search. Appointments are recommended. Facebook Page: Become a fan of Duke Community Housing on facebook! Follow the link: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Duke-CommunityHousing/160611521274?ref=ts
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Graduate Students, Undergrads and Professionals Welcome!
Where to look for rentals
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Duke Community Housing Database Go to http://studentaffairs.duke.edu/forms/chouse/search.php to search for rental information in the database. You can find apartments, condominiums, duplexes, houses, townhouses, and rooms.
DukeList This university website has links to opportunities at Duke including rental information from the Trading Post. Rental sections include Rental Housing, Roommates and Looking to Rent ads. To access, visit DukeList and look for the Trading Post heading.
The Chronicle at Duke University The Chronicle - Duke’s award winning daily student newspaper - provides local Classifieds, a bi-annual Housing Guide, frequent housing advertisements and articles, and a web site dedicated to available housing options - www. chroniclehousing.com. The print version of the most recent Housing Guide is always available online at www.dukechronicle.com.
www.chroniclehousing.com The Duke Chronicle offers this online housing guide as a service to the Duke community. This is a way to connect those who are looking for housing with options both for rent and for sale in the area.
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Wait List For 2013 – 2014 Has Begun We are centrally located in the heart of Durham, within walking distance to East Campus, restaurants, Whole Foods, coffeehouses, bars and quaint retail shops with Duke University offering shuttle service to West Campus, Duke Hospital and Clinics.
This Raleigh-based newspaper has a Classifieds section where you can search for rental housing in the Triangle area including Durham, Chapel Hill, Raleigh, and other area counties.
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How To Make The Most Out Of Durham.... (now that you live off campus) State & Regional Parks
For Fine Arts Enthusiasts:
For History Lovers:
Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University
Bennett Place State Historic Site
Duke University Central Campus 684-5135 • nasher.duke.edu
4409 Bennett Memorial Rd • 383-4345 www.nchistoricsites.org/bennett
Eno River State Park 6101 Cole Mill Rd
NC Central University Art Museum
Duke Homestead State Historic Site and Tobacco Museum
Little River Regional Park Entrance on NC Hwy 157, one mile north of county line
1801 Fayetteville St • 530-6211 www.nccu.edu/artmuseum
2828 Duke Homestead Rd • 477-5498 www.ibiblio.org/dukehome
Golden Belt Duke University Chapel
807 E Main St • 967-7700 www.goldenbeltarts.com
For Must-See Performances:
For Scenic & Historic Walks:
Historic Stagville
Duke University Campuses
5825 Old Oxford Hwy • 620-0120 www.stagville.org
West Central Durham 684-5600 for campus information 684-3214 for tours www.duke.edu
For Nature Enthusiasts:
DPAC - DurhamPerforming ArtsCenter 123 Vivian St • 680-2787 www.dpacnc.com
St. Joseph’s Performance Hall at the Hayti HeritageCenter 804 Old Fayetteville St •683-1709 www.hayti.org
West Point on the Eno 5101 N Roxboro Rd
Chapel Dr, Duke West Campus • 681-1704 www.chapel.duke.edu
Carolina Theatre 309 W Morgan St • 560-3030 www.carolinatheatre.org
www.ci.durham.nc.us/departments/parks/parks.cfm
Museum of Life & Science
North Carolina Central University Campus
433 Murray Ave Including Magic Wings Butterfly House, Explore the Wild, Catch the Wind, & DinoTrail 220-5429 www.ncmls.org
American Tobacco Campus
The Sarah P. Duke Gardens 418 Anderson St • 684-3698 www.sarahpdukegardens.org
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For Sports Enthusiasts: Duke Sports Hall of Fame Towerview Dr, Duke West Campus 613-7500
Durham Bulls Athletic Park 409 Blackwell St • 687-6500 www.durhambulls.com
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Super-Regional and Regional Malls The Streets at Southpoint and Main Street Fayetteville Rd at I-40 Exit 276 572-8800 www.thestreetsatsouthpoint.com Northgate W Club Blvd at I-85 Exit 176 286-4400 • www.northgatemall.com
Historic Durham Athletic Park 500 W Corporation St • 560-4355
For Self-Guided Touring:
For Unique Shopping Experiences:
Guides available at the Durham VisitorInformation Center at 101 E Morgan StDowntown, including theDowntown DurhamWalking Tour, Self-Driving Tour of ResearchTriangle Park in SoutheastDurham, African-AmericanHeritage Guide, Visual &Performing Arts Guide, DurhamDining, Shopping, & NightlifeGuide, and others.
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Sound Off: Live On or Off Campus Some students like dorm life, and others can’t wait to get their own space. The Chronicle asks some students why they chose to live off campus or, alternatively, why they stuck around in the dorms for one more year. They also share some advice on apartment living, including how to save money and commute to campus. Even as a senior, Laurel Burk decided to stay on campus. “It’s all about convenience,” she says. “I don’t think there will be another time in my life when I will live within walking distance of a dozen restaurants, a gym, a 24-hour library and several of my closest friends.”
Melanie Weingart lives in the Belmont with one roommate and pays about $625 per month plus utilities. The roommates each have their own bedroom and bathroom. She says, “The best part of living off campus is being able to cook your own meals or go out to eat and exploring Durham, also having your own living room.” To save money when renting, she suggests, “walking or taking the bus to school instead of buying a parking pass and also catching rides with the Shooters bus instead of paying for a cab.”
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Andrew Pilling lives at Erwin Mill with two roommates, who pay $1,620 total each month. He suggests cooking to save money and notes that the best part of living off campus is “having your own space,” and the worst is “commuting to campus.” Stephen Han lives in the Belmont with one roommate and pays about $630 in rent each month. He notes that it’s not as cheap to live off campus as some might think because of the added costs of a car, electricity, cable and internet, but cooking does save him money. He says, “Also, you really do need a car.” Sarah Bartleson lives in a house on Clarendon Street right off of East Campus. There are eight people in the house, each paying around $450 a month. She says the best part about living off campus is cooking because, as a vegan, she has more options. “It’s also been nice to be able to park right in front of my house,” she noted. She says having so many roommates is “messy – especially when people don’t do their assigned chores.” Before renting a house, she wishes she had known how many times they would need to call the handy-man. To save money, she suggests buying food in bulk from stores like Costco because “if you’re not careful, you could end up spending more than you would on campus.” Grace Hopkins is living off campus after coming back from abroad, an option available to some lucky juniors. She lives at the Lofts at Lakeview complex with one roommate but will have three other roommates as a senior. She says she was sick of dorm life and wanted a getaway from campus, adding, “I wanted to live in a cleaner space that I could really make my own.” She likes having kitchen appliances and complex amenities, like a gym and pool, that she does not have to share with so many other students. “I don’t think living on campus is a bad idea,” she says. “[But] you feel in charge of your own apartment and don’t have to be bogged down by Duke residence assistants and housing staff that are constantly watching over you.”
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Renters insurance can save you Here are 5 tips to help you find the best coverage NEW YORK — Renters insurance may seem expensive if you’re among the more than two-thirds of tenants who lack it. But it’s the best way to avoid losing thousands of dollars if you’re robbed or your apartment is damaged by water or fire. New York apartment dweller Rose Lichter-Marck, 28, had to pay cash to replace all her furniture, housewares and books after a fire in her old building. Cleaning the smell of smoke out of her clothes cost another $2,000, because she didn’t have insurance, she said. Then she had to stay with friends until she found a new apartment. With insurance, the whole experience would have been less painful — and less expensive.
• Seek out discounts: Take note of any special safety precautions in your building that will earn you a break on your monthly premium. If you buy coverage from the same company that insures your car or provides you other types of coverage, that can earn you a multi-policy discount.
• Think about partying: If you like to entertain, renters insurance can be especially helpful. Most policies will offer your guests medical coverage, so if someone visiting your place slips and smacks his head on your kitchen counter, his trip to the emergency room will be covered.
• Choose replacement vs. actual value:
A basic policy can be as little as 50 cents a day. But many renters, mostly young adults, think — incorrectly — that their stuff isn’t worth enough to insure, according to Apartments.com, which found in 2010 that 70 percent of tenants don’t buy renters insurance.-
Most insurers will cover either your belongings’ actual cash value or what it would cost to replace them. A cash value policy will be cheaper, but the payout for things you have to replace will be reduced by how much they’ve depreciated since you bought them. Replacement-cost coverage will cover the cost of replacing your belongings new, now.
Here are five steps to take if you’re considering renters insurance:
• Understand your policy’s limits: Basic
• Inventory your possessions: Photograph everything you own to get a sense of how much it would cost to replace all your things. While you’re at it, write down the serial numbers of all your electronic devices and appliances.
renters insurance policies cap reimbursements. So be sure to buy the extra coverage you need for pricey items like jewelry, electronics and musical instruments. Some people even carry riders against identity theft. But extra coverage adds up quickly so be clear about your priorities.
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Successfully navigating apartment waitlists You’re a rising senior. Finally! After three years of on-campus living, you are ready to graduate to your own off-campus apartment.
Step 1: Contact the apartment administration (this information should be located on each apartment ad or on their website). Most apartment complexes require you to submit a rental application along with an application fee to be put on their waitlist. You will also have to put down a security deposit.
You’ve perused the super handy housing guide in The Chronicle, and you’re pretty sure you’ve found the perfect place. Now what?
Step 2: At some apartment complexes
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you must now complete a “future resident profile” with your unit preferences, in order to be matched to your ideal apartment. You may also be required to fill out screening criteria forms at this time. Step 3: Once you have submitted all the required paperwork and fees, confirm with the apartment administration that everything has been received and that all the paperwork is in order (missing signatures can put a serious dent in your quest to land your own apartment). Step 4: Names are placed on waitlists in the order the application and fees are paid. The earlier they receive you application and fees, the higher your name will be on the list. Apply early! Okay, you’ve applied to your dream off-campus apartment and they’ve notified you that you have been placed on the waitlist. What does that mean? Are you guaranteed an apartment? Unfortunately, being on a waitlist does not guarantee that you will be given an apartment or the apartment style that you want (although you do have a great shot). Each year, an apartment will accept as many rental applications as they think they can accommodate. This estimate is based on the previous years’ turnover of apartments, and the demand can fluctuate from year-to-year. If availability is overestimated, those at the bottom of the waitlist may not get an apartment for the following school year. Again, this is why it is important to apply early! Step 5: Each apartment has a different timeline by which they will notify you if an apartment is available for you. Inquire with the apartment administration when you should expect to hear from them by. If you do not hear from them after this date, make sure to follow up. If you do make it on the waitlist, but then decide you don’t want to live there, simply contact the apartment administration and ask to be removed from the list. Unfortunately, application fees are typically non-refundable. Some apartments have limited windows during which you can withdraw from their waitlist and be refunded the full amount of your security deposit. However, this is usually within the first few days.
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Car not required for off-campus living Want to live off-campus but worried you won’t
GoPass: Apply for a GoPass and receive unlim-
be able to get around without a car? Don’t be.
ited rides on the Durham Area Transit Authority, as
Duke and the City of Durham provide multiple op-
well as other public transportation services in the
tions to help you travel from home to campus—
Triangle, including Triangle Transit and Capital Area
and all points in between. Visit http://parking.duke.
Transit. The multiple stops on the Durham Area
edu/alternative_transportation to learn more.
Transit Authority route ensures that you’re always a couple of stops away from where you want to
Bull City Connector: The Bull City Connector is a fare-free route from the Duke campus to stops
be. To learn how to obtain a GoPass, go to http:// parking.duke.edu/buses_vans/gopass/index.php.
on 9th Street and throughout Downtown Durham. It runs every 15 minutes from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., and
WeCar: Offered by Enterprise-Rent-A-Car, We-
every 20 minutes from 6 p.m. to midnight. More
Car is a way for Duke students and faculty to run
information about the Bull City Connector can be
errands, travel to meetings, or take a road trip by
found at http://www.bullcityconnector.org.
sharing use of the all-new electric Chevrolet Volt. Sign up for WeCar at http://parking.duke.edu/al-
Duke Vans: Duke provides on-demand van
ternative_transportation/wecar/index.php
transportation from 5 p.m. to 7 a.m. for any Duke student at locations around Duke’s West and East
Carpool: Duke offers many incentives to car-
campus. With valid identification, you can go any-
pool, including preferred parking in the Blue Zone
where to and from designated Duke pickup loca-
and reduced parking rates. Register for the service
tions for free. To see the list of designated loca-
at http://parking.duke.edu/alternative_transporta-
tions, go to http://parking.duke.edu/buses_vans/
tion/carpool/index.php.
duke_vans.php.
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Basic resource guide Who to call when you’re going to move The following shows utility providers in the Durham area. Durham residents can also call the city’s One Call service for more information, 560-1200. Electricity: Duke Energy • Apply for electricity by calling 1-800-777-9898 or by visiting the Duke Energy web site. • Orders for electricity are processed MondaySaturday, 8:00am-9:00pm.
• Allow 3-5 business days for your order to be processed.
Natural Gas: PSNC Energy • Apply for gas service by calling 1-877-776-2427. • A deposit may be required to set up a new account. The deposit amount is based on the previous usage at your new address. • It can take 2 days to 1 week (peak move-in season) to start gas service.
Water: City of Durham - Water Management 101 City Hall Plaza (919) 560-4411 Office Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday – Friday To activate water service, you must go to City Hall Plaza and provide the following: • A $50 deposit or credit reference letter from another utility • A copy of your lease agreement • Social security card or a photo ID
Heating Oil:
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Couch Oil Company (919) 286-5408 Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm, Saturday, 9:00am - Noon Don C. Christian Co., Inc. (919) 596-8169 Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm
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Verizon • Apply for phone service by calling 800-4834000. • You may also apply for service by visiting the GTE Phone Mart at Northgate Mall, Telephone: 286-7336 Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10:00am-9:00pm. • A deposit may be charged to set up a new account. • A connection charge is required to start your new tele-phone service. Installation charges generally appear on your first telephone bill. • Phone connection normally takes 2 business days.
Cable TV: Time Warner Cable 708 E. Club Blvd.Durham, NC 27704 (919) 220-4481 To order cable television service, call 1-888-489-2666. Cable hookup requires payment for installation and one month’s service. Garbage, Trash & Landfill: City of Durham Solid Waste Management 1833 Camden Ave Durham, NC 27701 (919) 560-4185
Recycling: City of Durham Solid Waste Management 1833 Camden Ave Durham, NC 27701 (919) 560-4185
2530 Erwin Road, Durham, NC 27705 s WWW TRINITYCOMMONS COM
Tidewater Fibre Corporation 1017 S Hoover Rd Durham, NC 27703 (919) 957-8803
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Remember, the Duke Community Standard Applies Off-Campus as well. “The honor code at Duke is named the community standard because it expresses our institution’s core values and a concomitant set of expectations for behavior. Because behavior is derivative of fundamental values, the standard applies off campus as well as on. The principles it articulates, while lofty in one sense, are firmly grounded in individual decisions made on the ground every day about every aspect of undergraduate life, in academic and co-curricular activities alike: in the classroom, residence halls, K-ville, off-campus apartment complexes, Myrtle Beach, Paris, and wherever else students may go. In addition, the standard asks that students not only reflect on their own behavior, as important as that is, but that they also act to encourage the integrity of their peers. By inspiring and supporting each other, students can shape their environment so that it reflects the ideals expressed in the Duke Community Standard.”
~Duke Student Conduct
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Staying safe in the Bull City Durham is a safe place—if you think before you act. Most crimes are crimes of opportunity. They happen when you do things like walk alone at night, leave your car unlocked or leave your doors open. Luckily, with a little common sense, you can prevent yourself from being a crime victim. These tips have been adapted from the Durham and Duke University Police Department websites.
Personal Safety • Don’t walk alone at night, even if you’re walking a short distance, and avoid unfamiliar, dimly lit areas. Encourage your friends to do the same. • Get a ride late at night by calling Duke Van Services at (919) 684-2020. • When walking during the day, always be aware of your surroundings. Remember to walk briskly and with confidence, and avoid loiterers or people hanging out in groups. Make eye contact with people as you walk
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by—this makes it easier to give a witness description if an attack occurs. • Always have your keys ready when you approach your apartment or vehicle. • Stay informed. Familiarize yourself with University emergency notification procedures and pay attention to DukeALERT emergency text messages. Be familiar with where crime is happening by visiting the Durham Police station crime tracking website (http:// durhamnc.gov/ich/op/DPD/pages/crimemap. aspx). • If a person confronts you and demands money or possessions, law enforcement officials suggest giving what is demanded and creating a safe distance. • If you feel uncomfortable or lost, approach a police officer or a store owner to get your bearings or directions. If someone follows you, do not drive home. Go to a well-lit place and report it. • When in doubt of your destination or the safety of a neighborhood, instead of walking take a cab - especially late at night. • Excessive drinking may lead to negative consequences, including assault, illness and driving under the influence. The legal drinking age is 21. If you see someone who is passed out or sick from alcohol, call 9-1-1 immediately.
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• Do not let strangers inside your apartment. Use your peephole to see who is at the door. • Park your vehicle in busy, well-lighted areas. • Always roll up your windows and lock the car, even if it is in front of your home. Never leave your keys in the car or ignition. • Do not leave valuables such as laptop computers, cellular phones and chargers, cash, loose change, GPS systems, CDs, sports equipment, and important papers and documents in your vehicle. Do not leave packages in plain view inside your vehicle. Put them in the trunk or cover them up. • Carry your registration and insurance card with you. Don’t leave personal identification documents or credit cards in your vehicle. • Copy your license plate and vehicle identification (VIN) numbers on a card and keep them with your driver’s license. If your vehicle is stolen, police will need this information promptly. Report crime, concerns, threats of violence, unwanted contact and suspicious activity immediately. Dial 9-1-1 to reach Duke Police or Durham Police, or (919) 684-2444 to reach Duke Police.
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Express yourself without breaking the bank Decorating an apartment is a way to express yourself, but it’s also a way to break the bank. Here are some of The Chronicle’s apartment picks and suggestions for how to give your place your signature look while staying in your budget. For local flare, you don’t have to go far – just off of East Campus. There are numerous places to shop and browse on Ninth and Main Streets, but here is a sampling. Zola Craft Gallery behind Whole Foods has plenty of irresistible wall art that will make your apartment stand out; you’ll also have trouble leaving without a few doodads and stylish stationary. On Ninth Street, Ox & Rabbit Soda & Sundries is good for a fizzy drink but also posters and novelty items. Parker & Otis in Brightleaf Square has all sorts of decorations, with a particularly wide selection of kitchen goods and foods. Buy flavorful biscuit mixes and spice combinations and some colorful pots to cook with. But sometimes the boutique looks are pricey. To find like-new apartment goods for close to no cost or even for free, look for flea markets and yard sales nearby. The flea market at the Raleigh Fairgrounds is a trek, but it’s also a treasure trove of trinkets and accent pieces. Have friends who are graduating and leaving Durham? Find out if they are leaving any furniture behind – you might get a free couch or bookcase. If you’re not into hand-me-downs, but you still want a low price, try do-it-yourself projects that mimic designer pieces for a much lower cost. Browse DIY blogs on www.craftgawker.com or on Pinterest; make it a roommate-bonding project!
Under $5 Pressed Flower Glass Knob – Urban Outfitters, $4 Decorative doorknobs and cabinet pulls are an easy and inexpensive way to add a small personal touch to an apartment.
Under $10 Room Essentials Teal Photo Frame – Target, $5 Simple but colorful picture frames are good for mixing-and-matching and displaying your favorite photos.
Sea Gleam Votive – Anthropologie, $8. Lighting candles in mix-and-match holders can give you’re apartment warm lighting. And even unlit, these small decorative pieces can be used to add pops of color to your apartment, especially if your walls are all white.
Cross Dye Baskets – West Elm, $5-$8 Storage is stylish when you use small and creative baskets and boxes to accent the room.
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With some scrapbook paper, distressed paint and Mod Podge, spruce up an old serving tray. Blog.craft-e-corner.com.
Red Chevron Pillow – Etsy, $16.
With some twinkle lights and cardboard, make some simple decorative lighting. Ohnorachio.com.
Aria Rod Pocket Window Panel in Wasabi – Target, $20.
For less than $20, colorful pillows and curtains can add cheer and comfort.
Use a yard sale picture frame, twine and clothespins to make a board to hang notes, earrings and favorite pictures.
Set of Seven Round Mirrors – Target, $15.
Over the door hooks, set of six – Urban Outfitters, $16.
Decorative mirrors and over-the-door hooks offer both functionality and personality.
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