Truc Nguyen Special to The Globe and Mail Published 15 minutes ago

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Even if you’re not looking to create a #DormTok -worthy space, making a dorm room more comfortable and functional – and reflect the interests and personality of its occupant – requires thoughtful planning.

When Chelsea Chew, the youngest of three children, was preparing to move into residence at the University of Waterloo last August, her mom had a spreadsheet of dorm room essentials, organized by store, ready to go.

Still, the process involved some trial and error: At least one item was too big for her single room, she had to run out for a few additional items after moving in and there were one or two “must

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