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I think I've used one! In a real house! I had no idea! You're not even supposed to rinse anything first because it won't clean things properly if you do! Crazy!

That's an awkward location. Does the ink from the markers stain the paint around it after awhile?

Otherwise, cute idea. White boards are so expensive and I find they never are arranged the way I would like. A great way to customize a dry erase area without breaking the bank.

What about getting a tv as a second monitor? What are the pros and cons of that versus this?

I think I only saw one person mention 3M strips. It is important that you know these ARE COMPLETE LIFE SAVERS. I just moved into my first apartment after dorm living, and they were so helpful in keeping photos and things on the walls. There is such a variety, too, that you can find something so suit whatever you're trying to hang.

Also, if you don't have cinderblock walls, don't be too afraid to use a nail or two if you need to--I used to be an RA and if the charges didn't amount to more than $25, we couldn't bill the student for the damage. To be sure, check with whoever supervises your area to see if they have a similar policy.

Rasterbations are great for maximizing the use of a wall.

Don't skimp on your bedding, either. For me, it was always the piece in the room that would dictate the personality. You use it to, not only sleep, but to study, eat, and as seating for guests. I always made sure that I had plenty of pillows to lean against the wall for myself or guests who were using the bed as a seating area.

Stay organized and neat, since it's such a small space.

Never hang anything from fire sprinklers, I saw a resident who did that once with a paper lamp. Bad idea.

Rugs are a nice way to spruce up the floor, and pillows for any of those, often, hideous forms of seating.

LacyBones had a great post, and I agree with everything she says. cdburger has a great point about lighting. I never used the lighting that comes with the room--I felt like I was in an asylum. I always use CFLs that give off a nice warm glow.

Don't use tacks in the walls.

If you get posters, get some frames from Target for them--they instantly look ten times better. I had two, usually, against the long side of my bed on the wall. Both were vintage prints of Audrey Hepburn and the Rat Pack. They were/are wonderful.

Yes, I agree with the blue... like the bench in the yard. It would like nice against the green.