Ep. 147: Dorm Room Decorating

We have two very exciting guests this week, Jennie Seward and Ann Mashburn. These two powerhouse designers just happened to have daughters that ended up rooming together as college freshmen and are now two peas in a very well decorated pod. Jennie and Ann talk with us about ways to maximize space in a small shared area, tips for making the most out of bed storage, and share a few of their favorite budget-friendly ideas for adding warmth and personality to a dorm.

What You’ll Hear On This Episode:

• Trials and triumphs about a broken femur, trip to Maine, a very heavy fountain, dripping faucets, and much more!
• How Jennie and Ann’s daughters ended up rooming together, and how these two peas in a pod get along.
• The difference between decorating a dorm room for a boy vs. a girl, and why the boys just may be happy with one loan Home Depot bucket.
• How Pinterest has changed dorm room decorating, and where Jenny and Ann and their daughter’s collected ideas for inspiration.
• All about the bed including bed skirts, maximizing storage, and reupholstered sidewalk headboard.
• How to keep spaces separate for sleeping and studying, even if space is an issue.
• Ideas to decorate the walls and not have them so bare without needing to spend too much money.
• Tell your kids you will buy everything once, so they know to keep good care of what they have!
• Our love for the touch kitchen faucet, and why it will change your life!

Mentioned In This Episode:

Jennie Seward | @jenniesewardco

Ann Mashburn | Sid Mashburn | @annmashburn

Casper Mattress

Ikea

Pinterest

Garnet Hill

Decorating Dilemma:

We agree that you should paint the brick and the green should be painted a nice off white. Changing your hardware could really modernize your kitchen, and you can check out Ballard’s hardware for some inspiration. Add some great lighting such as a fabulous light fixture over the island. You may not need stools for the counter, and this will add space for one long bench without having people bump into each other.