Dorm Furnishing Columbus OH

Local resource for evaluating dorm furnishings in Columbus. Includes detailed information on local businesses that provide access to colleges, universities, college tour and student housing, as well as advice on dorm room, dorm space planning and dorm furnishing.

Kohl's
(614) 267-1770
3360 Olentangy River Rd
Columbus, OH
Hours
M: 8am-10pm
TU: 8am-10pm
W: 8am-10pm
TH: 8am-10pm
F: 8am-11pm
SA: 7am-10pm
SU: 9am-9pm

Macy's
(614) 342-2300
4141 Easton Loop East, Easton Town Center
Columbus, OH
Departments / Services
Mattresses, Furniture Gallery, Wedding Registry, Personal Shopper.

Target
(614) 298-1070
1717 Olentangy River Rd
Columbus, OH
Store Hours
M-Fr: 8:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.Sa: 8:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.Su: 8:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

Sears
(614) 251-6220
533 N Nelson Rd
Columbus, OH
Hours
Mon-Fri:0am --12pm
Sat:0am --12pm
Sun:0am --12pm

Pottery Barn
(614) 478-3154
3945 Haxton St
Columbus, OH
 
Sears
(614) 447-9537
3467 Cleveland Ave
Columbus, OH
Hours
Mon-Fri:9am -9pm
Sat:9am -9pm
Sun:10am -7pm

Walmart Supercenter
(614) 476-2070
3900 Morse Rd
Columbus, OH
Store Hours
Mon-Fri:8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sat:8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sun:8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Pharmacy #
(614) 476-2188
Pharmacy Hours
Monday-Friday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Sunday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Crate and Barrel
(614) 475-7428
3965 Townsfair Way
Columbus, OH
Hours
Mon-Fri: 10 am - 9 pm, Saturday: 10 am - 9 pm, Sunday: 12 pm - 6 pm,

Ashley Furniture HomeStore
(614) 473-9446
3883 Gramercy St
Columbus, OH
Hours
Mon - Fri 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sat 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sun 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Sears
(614) 459-2150
5005 Olentangy River Rd
Columbus, OH
Hours
Mon-Fri:8am -10pm
Sat:8am -10pm
Sun:8am -9pm

How to Move in to the Dorm and Save Space

Unless you were raised in a jail cell, your dorm room is going to seem way too small for storing all your stuff, and yourself, without frequent fits of claustrophobia. Upon moving in, you’ll inevitably find that your closet is too small and that you have to make hard decisions about what will actually fit in your room this semester (big-screen TV or roommate ? Touch choice.).

Here are the top five mistakes to avoid when stuffing your stuff into a small space:

1. Leaving furniture as is. By far, the biggest mistake you can make on move-in day is to leave the furniture where it is. You are totally allowed, with your roommate’s blessings, of course, to move it! Don’t be shy about trying out a few different arrangements. Often, there is a better way to position your furniture to at least give the illusion of more space and even privacy. Typically, pushing your bed and desk against the walls leaves an open area in the center of the room. Pushing bureaus back-to-back can create private nooks for dressing or sleeping (so you never have to wake up to eye contact with your creepy roommate).

2. Not using vertical space. The sky (OK, ceiling) is the limit when organizing your room. Even if your desk doesn’t come with shelves, you can pick up cost-effective shelving units at places like Kmart and Target. Be sure the shelves are durable enough to support the considerable weight of textbooks or whatever else you plan to keep on them, like clothes or shoes. If you have room, a full-out bookcase is great for storing groceries, cooking supplies and other dorm miscellanea. Or opt for wall shelves, which free floor space, but might not be as sturdy.

Hint: Buildable cube shelving gives you sturdy flexibility and can be recycled for whatever space you find yourself living in next year. And you can shove a single cube at the bottom of your closet or on your desk for additional organization.

3. Overlooking under-the-bed space. Don’t underestimate the amount of stuff you can store simply by cramming it under your bed. Baskets, plastic drawers and crates may help with organizing, but your best investment by far is a set of bed risers (a.k.a. sturdy stilts for your bed posts). These raise the bed so you can cram even more necessities under there.

4. Keeping a messy closet. Accept that you will not have sufficient closet space, especially if you go to school in a climate where bulky layers are necessary. With this in mind, mess management is a must. First off, get a shoe rack. There is nothing more frustrating than being late for class because you spent five precious minutes hopping around your room in an epic search of your missing shoe. Your best bet for a shoe rack is one that hangs over the closet door. Stuff it with shoes and other random stuff like hats, gloves and toiletries. With shoes and accessories off the floor, you may be able to...

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