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(ARA) - It’s time to dump your summer crush,
get a new hairstyle, and start a new school year. It’s also time to
make your out-dated room into the pad where everyone wants to hang out.
No need to spend all of your summer babysitting money to make it
happen.
Here are a few tips from Daryle Gibbs, head of Product Development at
Pier 1 Imports, on how to make your room a place where you’ll want to
be grounded.
Organization 101
You won’t get an A in class if you don’t get it together. Go through
your desk and toss your old junk -- including the notes from 5th grade
math class. Try lined wicker baskets for desk or shelf storage. “Fabric
boxes with lids are good for storing trendy pieces you’re not quite
ready to part with, and CD racks are a must. Music CDs and DVDs can
clutter up a room faster than you can say Limp Bizkit,” says Gibbs.
“Another great option is a decorative trunk. You can store love letters
and yearbooks inside and when the lid is shut, you have extra seating
for study sessions.”
Now that you’ve attained “controlled clutter” you’ll know right where
everything is.
World Cultures Class: Bohemian Rhapsody
And since you have passed organization class, you can finally see the
floor! Think about your personal style and what you want your room to
say about you. Are you a bohemian kind of gal? No problem -- you don’t
have to live in India to get the look. “Shimmery, bright, fabrics in
throws, window treatments and beaded silk pillows are all the rage
right now. Add a lush, luxurious Flokati rug from Pier 1 and you’ll be
bohemian glamorous,” says Gibbs. With Moroccan hurricanes for lighting
and floor pillows for lounging, you’re all set to have people over to
watch “Friends.”
Geography: Seeking Asian Inspiration
Maybe you’re an Asian-inspired gal like Gwyneth and Madonna, carrying
your yoga mat under your arm around town. “Clean space, good color and
choice accessories can bring Zen to any room,” says Gibbs. “Hanging
inexpensive paper lanterns creates a meditative feeling and bamboo
window blinds are an easy fix. A comfortable Papasan chair with a
neutral colored cushion against a painted red wall is very chic -- you
always want to look chic when you’re studying world history. Asian
pottery and dishes make creative wall décor -- don’t be afraid to step
outside the box when decorating.” Accessories with gold accents, charms
and beading -- used sparingly -- can also work into an Asian-themed
room.
Home Economics: Be Smart with Your Money
“This is the perfect time for students, who are often on a limited
budget, to take advantage of the many retailers that offer special
incentives to help you find everything you need to make your room your
own,” says Gibbs. Pier 1 Imports offers a 15 percent discount with your
student ID through Sunday, Sept. 28. “People should also take advantage
of the free decorating advice that stores often offer. They can help
you achieve the look you want and save you time.”
For more decorating inspiration, visit www.pier1.com.
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