IKEA design tips for college living spaces

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IKEA Marketing Manager Amanda Preston joined FOX 2 to share a few tips for college students designing new living spaces.

The five tips Preston shared were to elevate your style, express yourself, rest easy, study smart and dine well.

Click on the video above to see Jason Carr test out the featured products.

Pieces featured in this segment:
BRIMNES Twin daybed, $249
FILLSTA Table lamp, $14.99
EIVOR ORD twin duvet cover set, $14.99
GOSA KRISSLA pillow, $29.99
SNILLE swivel chair, $24.99
MICKE desk in white and green, $49.00
FÄRGRIK plates and bowls in purple, green, black and white, $2.49 to $2.99 each
GNARP five-piece kitchen utensil set, $2.99
ANNONS five-piece cookware set, stainless steel, $9.99

For additional ideas and inspiration, visit the IKEA photo sharing site IKEA Share Space or the design blog Design by IKEA.

IKEA also offers a free dessert at any IKEA restaurant with the purchase of a meatball plate if a student ID is shown.

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