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METRO DETROIT — College dorms are starting to fill up with students for the fall semester. For many, it will be their first time living away from home, and the limited space of their dorm room can be a puzzle. What’s the best way to furnish it so it’s both comfortable and functional?

Shelving Inc. specializes in storage solutions, doing more with less space. The company was founded in Detroit in 1960 and today takes several forms, including two e-commerce sites and a retail outlet in Madison Heights.

According to Sandy Ison, a representative for Shelving Inc., verticality is key.

“It’s about how you can use the extra space around you,” Ison said. “And if you’re looking for extra space, look up.”

She said one popular space-saving solution is a special cart that keeps

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