Going away to college for the first time is an exhilarating experience.
You’re living away from your family in a new place far from home.
Decorating a dorm room can feel like a daunting and difficult task.
However, there are many ways to make your living space feel cozy and uniquely yours. Here are seven easy tips to make your dorm room feel like home.
1. Personal Mementos
While packing your dorm essentials, you may forget to pack photos and precious personal items. Leave enough room in the car for at least a box of mementos that will help you remember your loved ones.
Photographs make for excellent collages, which can brighten up your dorm room walls. You can also decorate your bed with important throws and stuffed animals from your childhood. Surrounding yourself with familiar items can make your transition into college life much easier.
2. Comfortable Seating
Don’t forget to bring a few comfortable chairs or stools that you can lounge on. Many dorms only come with a desk and one uncomfortable chair. You’re not going to want to spend a lot of time hunched over when trying to do your homework.
Bring seat cushions or bean bag chairs to improve the comfort and coziness of your room. Your new friends will also be more likely to enjoy your room if it’s well-decorated and has plenty of seating options.
3. Wall Decorations
Posters, collages, and whiteboards are a must for every dorm room. Blank, sterile walls are boring and make the room feel empty and unused. By decorating your walls with fun objects, you personalize your living space with things that matter to you.
Just like your room back home, use every inch of space available to hang movie posters, reminder notes or even boards and calendars where you can keep track of your busy schedule. Wall decorations are also great conversation-starters when you invite new friends over.
4. Better Bed
Consider getting sofa bed mattresses if you’re low on space but still want to regularly entertain friends and guests. This comfortable bed can be folded up into a couch during the day when you need more room in your dorm. You can even use it as a guest bed when your friends need a place to crash.
These mattresses are more convenient than traditional beds and don’t sacrifice any comfort. Choose the perfect mattress size and enjoy every evening relaxing on premium memory foam.
5. Stylish Rugs
Grab a new rug or two to decorate the bare spots in your dorm. Rugs soften the ground and perfectly accent your furniture and decorations. They can also cover ugly spots on the carpet and limit potential damages.
Rugs improve the color scheme in any room and show more of your personality. You likely can’t change the flooring in your dorm, but you can make it brighter and more palatable. Don’t be afraid to mix-and-match colors and bring some rugs from your room at home.
6. Lamps and Lighting
Your dorm’s lighting is important to both your comfort and your ability to study. Not bringing enough lamps can leave you in a dark dorm every night. Your living space might not have enough directional lighting or uses harsh fluorescent lights.
Bringing your own lamps improves your comfort and gives you more control of your living space. Choose lights with soft bulbs that won’t irritate your eyes or give you headaches. You can even bring in lamps with multi-colored lights to add more personality and fun to your dorm room.
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7. Potted Plants
Potted plants benefit both your health and your doom room. Indoor plants have been found to lower stress levels and boost productivity. Taking care of a few plants can feel therapeutic and put you at ease after a long day of studying.
Even bringing in a few low-risk cacti or succulents can have a positive effect on your health. They’ll also liven up your living space and add more color and charm.
Closing Thoughts
You deserve the dorm room of your dreams. Find items, furniture and decorations that show off your interests and winning personality.
Making your dorm room cozy and fun will improve your overall experience away from home and your family.
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