Bookstore display offers student room decor tips

11:57 a.m., July 5, 2005--Walking down the steps to the lower level of the University Bookstore, shoppers might think they have made a wrong turn into a UD residence hall. But, in fact, it’s a new display using actual furniture from the George Read Residence Hall and offering a plethora of goodies designed to turn a residence hall room into a home-away-from-home.

The bed is covered with basics such as a mattress pad, sheets, pillow and a University of Delaware blanket--to guarantee a night’s sound sleep.

The wardrobe features hanging shoe holders, shower buckets, hangers and baskets for storage to keep belongings in order. Shower curtains and approved suction wall hooks and hangers also are available.

Small bookcases and boxes, bed risers, electric fans, touch lights and desk supplies are the key for a night of studying.

Beyond the essentials are exercise videos, mirrors, phones, rugs, floor cushions and more.

“We did a similar but smaller display last year, and it was very successful,” Jennifer Galt, bookstore manager, said. ”We decided to enlarge the room setting this year and placed all the merchandise around the display so parents and students can easily pick up what they want without having to look for it.”

With DelaWorld orientation for freshman and transfer students under way, the display already has attracted attention and sales from incoming students and parents, Galt said.

The University Bookstore is open during the summer from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Mondays through Fridays.

Article by Leah Conway, AS ’06
Photo by Kathy F. Atkinson

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