<p>i meant it is NOT much bigger, if at all. oops. : )</p>
<p>My son was in Riverside North his first year and Riverside East last year. Both years I got creative when trying to hang window treatments in the FRONT ROOM. The window is just a few inches wider than the largest tension rods on the market. The other problem you have to contend with is the faux wood blind header takes up much of the window casing.<br>
Please keep in mind I made custom window treatments for high end decorators. The thought of not having window treatments in the front room made me cringe. : O</p>
<p>Something else you must consider when selecting window treatments is the weight of the valances or drapery panels. You CANNOT drill into the walls to hang brackets. You will either have to use Command hooks or purchase TWO wide tension rods with a screw & spring to secure the desired width. (I used two pieces from the first rod set and only the narrow piece (including screw bracket and spring) from the second rod set.) I had to remove the rubber end from the larger rod in order to place the second rod piece. I also used extra long cable zip ties to secure the tension rod to the blind head rail at both ends and the center. I remember getting creative to add a spacer between the header and the tension rod at all three zip ties( I think I used a pieces of styrofoam). Otherwise, the tension rod will interfer with the blind mechanism. </p>
<p>The first year I got two drapery panels with the large metal grommets and hung them as stationary panels using Command hooks spaces 6" apart.
Last year I used two Tab Top panels and used the double tension rod (described above).
The bedroom window will not be a problem. </p>
<p>I highly recommend you find your tension rods and large kitchen trash cans BEFORE you come to Tuscaloosa. WalMart was completely sold out of both items the first night of move-in day. </p>
<p>I hope this helps.</p>
<p>I’m not following. Are there not blinds on the bedroom and “living room” windows? I mean, you don’t have to hang curtains, do you, so you can have privacy? Son is in Riverside West.</p>
<p>You do not need to hang curtains, but there is a lot of light that comes through those blinds. If a student is not used to it, it could make sleeping difficult.</p>
<p>Oh, that won’t be a problem. He’s not a light sleeper. I just wanted to make sure he’d be able to get dressed in his room. If the blinds provide privacy, that’s all that’s necessary.</p>
<p>If he’s not a light sleeper, invest your money in a very loud alarm clock.</p>
<p>the bedrooms have the cheap plastic mini blinds. The front room has the 2" or 3" faux wood blinds.<br>
Drapes or valances are optional. </p>
<p>On a similar note, the shower curtains are provided. If you want to decorate the bath, any ready made shower curtain is optional as well. If you do get a shower curtain, I would also purchase rings for it.</p>
<p>Any ideas on trash can size for the kitchen area? Are the cabinets big enough to fit a regular size kitchen trash can in the sink cabinet or does the trash can need to sit out somewhere and not be in a cabinet? (S will be in Lakeside West.)</p>
<p>My son lived in Lakeside West. They got a big, plastic trash can and put it between the 'frig and pantry cabinets. It worked out fine. You might also pick up small trash cans for the bedroom and bath area.</p>
<p>I’ve just been traipsing around the residential hall site & I can’t seem to find this piece of info: how high are the beds if they’re not lofted? D & I are having a shopping day next week & she wants to pick up some storage drawers to fit underneath the bed. Thanks!</p>