Decluttering Dorm Rooms in Atlanta with Peter Walsh

The Oprah Winfrey Show | April 13, 2009

Despite his limitations, David has no problem creating a young, fun and hip space for Kali and Ashley—and they can't get enough of it!

Take a tour of the new room

The first thing David does is give the room some simple symmetry. "In a small room like this, just making everything symmetrical and easy opens it up," David says.

Before, Kali and Ashley had their furniture in a funky formation. That, David says, is the biggest mistake people make in small spaces. "They tend to try to be creative and very abstract with their furniture," he says. "But in a small space, keeping everything symmetrical keeps it organized and makes it really clean for the eyes to look at."

In this room: area rugs, IKEA; lamps, IKEA; throws and comforters, IKEA; sheers, IKEA; throw pillows, IKEA; ottoman, IKEA; placemats, IKEA; vases, IKEA; curtain tension rods, Target