Dorm Furniture - 10 Essential Pieces of Dorm Furniture

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Your first piece of homework for the new school year? Making your home WORK. I've picked out some practical, affordable and space-saving dorm furniture that will help you turn any room into a cozy, personal living space. After all, when you're comfortable, you're more productive--and isn't that what school is all about?

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If you've got room for a sofa in your room, then you've got room for a sofa, a chaise and a spare bed--as long as you get the Convertible Futon Lounger from JCPenney. This clever little piece features a split back, so you can lower one side and not the other, and adjustable arms that let you stretch out for reading with your head propped up. Lower everything and it becomes a full-size bed--ideal for when your little sister comes to visit you on campus. The Convertible Futon Lounger is priced at $499, but is available on sale for a limited time for $389.