Now Open for Decorating Consulting | Send your dorm, apartment, and small space challenges my way!

It's back to campus season! Many of you are probably moving into your first (or a new) dorm or apartment and I know first-hand how tricky decorating these small spaces can be. (That's why I started this blog once upon a time five(ish) years ago!)

One of my main missions here on The Lovely Side is to help inspire you to create a lovely space – whether it's your home or your home-away-from-home, whether you're a college student or young professional.

So I'm opening up the floor (or rather, my inbox) to your design challenges. Any small space woes are welcome – from arranging furniture to choosing a color scheme to decorating with a roomie.

I will take questions on a first-come, first-serve basis – but the more information you provide to help me out, the more likely your dedicated decor board and blog post will be chosen and published.

Here's what to do:

Send me an email at jessica@thelovelyside.com, including your name, a little bit about you, as many photos of your place as possible, a rough floor plan if possible, your design questions and challenges, some information about what colors and styles you like, and anything you'd like your space to be inspired by or based on.

I'll get in touch via email if I have questions. If you provide enough info right off the bat, I'll whip something up and send you the link when your post goes up.

I look forward to helping you all with your dorms and apartments!

Happy decorating!

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