Where can I buy inexpensive items to decorate my dorm room?

Pier 1 Imports is amazing. Their prices aren't too bad, and they have tons of stuff to decorate with. They usually have a student discount offered at the end of July through September :)

http://www.pier1.com/

There are many ways to deocrate without buying things. FIrst, determine what the kid likes and use that as a template for the room....if it is a sport, then theme it with items related to the sport. There is no harm in placing items like golf clubs, tennis rackets, etc on the walls as part of a decorating touch. Next, see what accent piece you might have in other rooms of the house that would go with the theme. You may be surprised to find a side table or lamp that is in one romm will actually work better in the target room. Third, see if you have old useable paint for painting accents. if you do, then touch up using one of the many faux methods we see and hear so mich about. Finally, let your child have some input. It is their room, you know. Let hem ask grandma for the item you wouldn't buy. Relatives always come through! Scott in NY

Dollar tree, Dollar General, Big Lot, Shopko, or WalMart. I went to all of these places when I was going to college. Stay away from the malls and such. They're too expensive and the places I listed above are just as good, especially Big Lot. Good Luck at school!

Target, Walmart, and Bed, Bath and Beyond. Also Lowe's and Home depot. Use 3m poster tape and hooks to hang things on the wall. Be sure to follow directions and wipe the wall with rubbing alcohol on a paper towel or tissue first.

Yard sales are a real bargain.

look for items for sale in the ads of the newspaper

go to second hand stores like thrift stores to find items

watch the sunday paper for sale ads from dept. stores.

call up friends, relatives and neighbors and ask if they have anything you might be able to borrow for the year.

grandmas and aunts really come in handy for such rescues. good luck!

You must try IKEA!!! the website doesn't have as big of a selections as the store. Also Target and Pier 1 Imports have good prices and nice stuff.

Target - great prices, lots of options

Bed bath and beyond - lots, more expensive

Get creative with a craft store and local (plant) nursery

garage sales... thrift stores.... dollar stores... estate sales... swap meets... flea markets... Big Lots... Walmart.. Target...

try those places...

dollar stores

most dorm rooms i've seen were decorated with beer cans and whiskey bottles strewn about and the occasional spot of vomit in the carpet and bedding.