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and I hid them with my Dorm Decor dust ruffles. I love them be- cause they hid all of my stuff while making my room look put to- gether.” She also suggests buying a queen size comforter or bed- spread instead of a twin size. “I loved having extra length on my comforter because my bed was raised pretty high to allow for that storage underneath,” she adds. As far as color schemes, Macoy suggests sticking to neutral colors and adding fun pops of color through accent pillows, art and ac- cessories. She notes, “By doing this, you will be able to use your products for years to come without having to buy all new pieces. You can just switch out pillows and artwork, and your room will look brand new.” Another tip she offers is to, “Consider getting a darker rug because it will hide stains better and put lighter colors elsewhere.” As far as trends, Macoy says that neutrals, including whites, grays and tans, remain popular. She adds, “ In addition, people are still loving blush pink. I love this trend because blush pink and even light purples can be used as a neutral or as a subtle pop of color in a space. Some other trends I have been seeing this year include lots of gold accessories and rattan pieces.” Macoy says that ultimately, the most important thing when de- signing your dorm room is to choose items you love and make you feel at home. She says, “Coming to college is a big change, and that transition is a lot easier when your dorm room feels comfort- able and inviting. Bring something special from home to keep in your room. I brought my favorite blanket to keep at the foot of my bed, and it instantly made my room feel more comfortable. Your small dorm will become your home, so make it a space that you want to live in!” n Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2019 45 ORDER TICKETS NOW AT FRAZER.CHURCH/GOFF FRAZER PRESENTS AN EVENING WITH BobGoff Best-Selling Author of Love Does Sept. 18