Parents are increasingly spending thousands of dollars to professionally decorate their children's college dorm rooms, transforming them into elaborate living spaces. This trend is occurring even as the total cost of attending college, including tuition, fees, and living expenses, approaches or exceeds $100,000 annually at many U.S. institutions. While some families hire interior designers for these extensive makeovers, the overall back-to-school spending, including furnishings, is also reaching record highs, indicating a significant shift in how families approach college preparation and living arrangements. AI
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