It’s almost back to school time! For those of you heading to college – or have kids doing so – it’s time to start stocking up on the items that can transform a dorm room or college apartment into a space that feels like a home.
Fortunately, the Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity ReStores have just about everything you need for your back-to-school furniture and décor shopping, all at great prices. Check out all the great things you should look for during your next trip to a Green Mountain Habitat ReStore below, as well as some DIY decorating tips that are fun and easy to create with items you may find.
Furniture
Filling your living space with places to sit, sleep and eat is one of the biggest challenges – and expenses – of living away at college.
Whether you need a sofa, kitchen table, bed, dresser or all the above, you’ll find a slew of gently used furniture options at the Habitat ReStore. Keep in mind that every store has a different inventory that changes daily based on donations from your community. Check back often to find exactly what you need.
Kitchen appliances
In addition to the obvious necessities like utensils, cups and plates, you also may need many other kitchen accessories like a blender, toaster oven and the all-important coffee maker (for late night study sessions). Though these items seem like relatively small purchases, they can add up quickly. Habitat ReStores often carry a variety of kitchen gadgets at great prices!
Lighting
Many dorms are equipped with fluorescent lighting, which can prove harsh on the eyes. Pick up a lamp or two from the Habitat ReStore to reduce this harshness and provide your dorm room with a warm glow.
Storage
Dorm rooms and college apartments aren’t typically known for providing an abundance of space. The wide variety of items at the Habitat ReStore give you a chance to creatively make great use of the space you do have available.
Art and other decorations
Blank walls provide a great opportunity to turn a generic dorm room or apartment into a space that is uniquely yours. However, purchasing artwork can quickly become expensive. Most ReStores have a large variety of art at great prices. You can even turn some finds into your own art projects to produce your own unique work.
Materials for DIY projects
Speaking of creating your own projects, sometimes the best ways to furnish and decorate your new living quarters are by making something altogether new.
The possibilities for this one are nearly endless. See this HGTV article featuring DIY dorm room ideas for inspiration. These ideas use a wide variety of materials you may be able to find at Habitat ReStore, including room dividers, wooden crates, book ends, rope, trunks and brass fittings.
When you shop at the ReStore, you’re helping local Vermont families. Proceeds from the ReStore stay local and help Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity build affordable homes in Northwest Vermont.
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