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Settle in, in style Dorm decor. Get inspired to make your home away from home look colourful and bold Astrid Van Den Broek For Metro
Forget decorating your dorm room with milk crates and mom’s old dishes. “In some ways, young people now are more sophisticated than ever,” says Tamara Robbins Griffith, design expert for Toronto-based HomeSense. “They have the technology at their fingertips so they’re very inspired by décor shows and Pinterest and they want to express their style.” Here’s what’s hot for fall dorm looks. Pops Of Colour Whether it’s bedding or a colourful lamp, bright colours are still popular, notes Robbins Griffith. “A lot of
Think of small items to touch up your space, such as ottomans. A Coloured Ottoman from Walmart (walmart.ca), right, is $28. HomeSense Photo
time students are stuck with white walls, so the chance to bring in bold colours adds a lot.” Accent Pieces Along with that lamp, think of small items to touch up your space such as ottomans, storage containers and pillows. “It’s important to make your home away from home more comfortable by co-ordinating your bedding with colourful cushions, throws and accessories,” says Madeleine LöwenborgFrick, public relations manager for Toronto-based Ikea Canada. Prints. On Almost Everything Zebra stripes, florals and geoprints are all hot sellers at Walmart Canada. For more, see page 21
Living in a multi-use space means storage is key. Homesense photo
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