FLOR Carpet Tiles in a Student Condo Can Help Maximize Your Investment

CHICAGO, IL–(EMWNews – July 29, 2008) – As the school year approaches, parents are

getting ready to send their kids off to college. They’re paying for school,

books, rent and other living expenses for four or more years — a daunting

task in a sluggish economy. To help with the finances, many parents are

buying condos: The kids get a nice place to live and the parents profit on

their investment. DiY

design projects using FLOR carpet tiles help provide a cost-efficient,

personalized, practical and aesthetic living space for the college condo.

While DiY design for a student condo involves many of the same elements as

any home, students also have special needs.

The college schedule is a big consideration. When students aren’t in class,

they’re studying. They don’t have a lot of time to straighten up, clean or

organize so they need a low maintenance environment. Make sure your DiY

design project includes adequate closets, cupboards, shelving and storage

so everything has a conveniently-accessed place. Don’t forget a mudroom or

some place to put wet clothes and winter boots.

For furniture, choose tight-weave, durable, stain-resistant materials and

fabrics that can stand up to wear and tear — including having the guys

over to watch the game.

Your DiY design for the study area should include a computer station, a

good-sized desk, comfortable chairs, plenty of shelving and good lighting.

Every piece should be ergonomically sound: If your son or daughter is using

a laptop make sure they have a separate keyboard and mouse, and add a

docking station so the monitor can be placed at the right height. Seating

should be comfortable and offer adequate support, and both overhead and

desktop lighting is needed to protect the eyes.

Flooring, above all, has to be practical. But that doesn’t mean it can’t

also be aesthetic. FLOR carpet tiles, available in a wide range of colors,

textures and patterns, make it easy to create custom carpets that

complement any DiY design project. They are also perfect for the college

student condo. Cleaning a spill is as simple as lifting one tile and

washing it off in the sink. And when a tile is worn, it can be easily and

inexpensively replaced.

For more information on how you can maximize your college budget with DiY

design and FLOR carpet

tiles, visit www.FLOR.com.