It's late July and you're trying to map out your schedule for next semester. You're buying textbooks one-by-one from Amazon and cringing each time one comes in the mail. As the summer begins to welcome August, you're probably also pining for friends and your own living space once again. Have no fear...a little room re-decorating can cure your end-of-summer blues and also help you dream up ideas about how you'd like to set up your new place when you get back to college in the fall. Here are 5 must-haves for re-doing your living space.

1. Graphic Sign

3-d graphic signs are a definite upgrade from the 1-dimensional childhood posters that might cover your walls at home. There are tons of options, from basic to fancy. if you want, you can even buy a blank canvas and put together your own creative graphic sign with some paint and some fabric markers. For some great options, check out Khols.com.

2. Sheer panel curtains

Especially during summer, long sheer curtains are a great way to keep out the sunlight while you're sleeping in on a summertime morning. They'll also frame the window well and create a more delicate look. Tip: White curtains will work with almost any paint/design of room. Check out JCPenny to find these particular curtains.

3. Decorative Pillow Shams

if you're bored with the decorative pillows that you've got to work with, grab your computer and find some new patterns for your decorative pillows. Use the pillows as inserts and create a whole new decor situation for less than $10.

4. Cute hanging organizer

Get rid of clutter while bringing in new style. A cute hanging organizer can help you do this. Find one online for $20 or less.