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Form and multifunction are prerequisites, but the best-dressed dorms boast bright colors -- say, a tangerine reading lamp (Target, $9.99) or a lime green Emmabo rocker (Ikea, $19.99), above.
Back-to -school wantsTom WallaceStar TribuneLaptops rule for back-to-school because these small, lightweight computers are easily transportable. These days, many dorms are wired for high-speed connections, some are even wireless.
Bath products exclusively for dorm dwellers include bath kits and bath caddies, such as the "basket case" from Bed, Bath & Beyond ($9.99), which has a gift registry for the college bound.
Though shag has staged a mini comeback, contemporary patterned rugs are as popular as backpacks. Geometrics, such as the Vork rug (Ikea, $25), pair well with bedding and accessories.
Reading lampTom WallaceStar TribuneMusic is not only more mobile with an iPod, it's more fashionable. Designer cases come in hot colors, faux fur, even rhinestones. Hey Dad, did you know MP3s can store textbooks, too?
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