Washington Post writer Terri Sapienza reports that dorm decorating is at an all-time high. A recent poll found, the average student spends $1,200 on back to school items. And in an effort to turn cinder-block dorm rooms from drab to fab, some students will even consult and hire professional interior designers.

“Students don’t want the same look and color scheme as everyone on campus.” And if you can’t swing the decorator costs, Sapienza offers suggestions for pulling off your own designer look on a budget.

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