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Don’t settle for a drab dorm room this year. Let your personality shine! Eliza Cantlay, CPO and Owner of Simplicana LLC, shows how to turn the most ordinary items into high-class works of art — with a purpose. And not only will they be functional, but your dorm room will be transformed into a unique haven of cool decor.

Jewelry:
Colorful ice cube trays to separate earrings
Peg boards for necklaces and bracelets

Clothing:
Use non-slip hangers, and use nail polish to paint soda can tabs to have the cascading hanger effects to save space
Over the door clear pocket organizer for slim shoes, makeup and even practical items like batteries.

Other fun stuff:
Ribbon boards for photos
Painted (or wrapping paper-ed) cereal boxes to organize magazines