HC: What was the biggest issue you faced in setting up this room?
SBS: At first I felt like the room was way too small for all of my stuff. I had brought an extra set of drawers that are really pretty but I was afraid it would be too much. I also have this beautiful Chinese lantern and it took me forever to figure out a way to assemble it near the ceiling!
HC: Where is your favorite place to buy things for your room? Why?
SBS: My favorite place to buy things for my room is Ikea and the Army Navy store on Cape Cod. Ikea is so clean cut and modern which is something I love (plus great prices!) and I love the old musty-ness of the army navy store for things like posters.
HC: How do you think going to boarding school has helped (or hurt) you with setting up your room?
SBS: I spent three years at boarding school which means I had three very different rooms. The first one was averaged sized but my second room was tiny so I really had to learn how to make the best of the space I had. Because of boarding school I was also able to just pick out the necessities when it came to packing for college.
HC: What’s your favorite part about your room? Why?
SBS: My favorite part of my room is my bed and the walls right near it. I wanted my room to have a simple and relaxing feel, almost zen, and I think that my bed really creates that sense of calm. And I love the surrounding walls because I put some of my mom’s abstract painting up, they add a really nice touch!
HC: Do you have an advice for other students?
SBS: Surround yourself in things that make you feel good. I hate clutter personally, i know some people feel differently, but I just like to keep my room clean it makes me happy which is really important when it comes to your room. It’s your space so I think it’s really important to take time to make it yours.
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