Tips for Decorating a Dorm Room
January 31st, 2010 Subscribe To Our Feed
Typically, dorm rooms are very small box-shaped rooms with white walls. Not many people would choose to live in that type of room for eight months. Although most colleges do not allow you to do any major redecorating, there are still plenty of unique ways you can decorate your dorm room and make it your own.
Personalize the Dorm Room
Although most colleges have a policy against hanging nails in dorm walls, that doesn’t have to prevent you from hanging photographs on the walls. One way to hang things is with sticky adhesives. There are some available that are meant to hold heavier objects such as framed photos and pieces of art. You might also make a photo collage on a piece of cardboard or poster board and hang that on the wall as well.
You can also display picture frames on your mission desk and other shelving areas to personalize the room as well. Photographs will not only add style to the dorm room, but having them around will help you get through the homesick times as well.
Add Color and Style with the Bedding
You can easily add some color and style to your dorm room with the bedding you choose. If you are sharing the room, you and your roommate can even try to coordinate the bedding so that it the two sets complement each other. With a dorm room, you can usually afford to get a bedding set that’s louder and more “out there,” since you can count on the walls being painted white or cream. This is a great opportunity to convey your own personal style and favorite colors with your bedding set. Before you purchase that set, however, be sure you know what size you’ll need, as some colleges only offer extra-long twin wood beds that will need extra-long sheets.
Organize with Style
In your dorm room, it’s important to be organized and find a proper place for everything, as you will be living in a pretty small space. It’s most fun, though, to organize with style. There are a variety of baskets and bins available, and you should be able to find some that reflect your style and décor preferences. Baskets and bins will help you keep things organized and clean, and they’ll add some color and personality to the room as well. When shopping for baskets and bins, look for all different shapes and sizes, as you may want some to go on your desk, in your closet, on the floor, and under your bed.
Keep the Décor as Simple as Possible
Remember, chances are, your dorm room isn’t going to be that big. If you have a roommate, there’s going to be even less space. Don’t feel like you need to cover every inch of the walls or bring everything from home. If you don’t want your dorm room to get overcluttered—which will cause it to appear even smaller than it already is—then you need to try to keep things as simple as possible.
Chances are, your dorm room is your first living space outside of your parents’ home, and decorating it should be fun. By infusing some of your personality into the décor, you’ll be able to better enjoy the area you’re living in, which is important as you’re going to be spending quite a bit of time there.
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