Student-Approved Tip to Decorate a Dorm
Student-Approved Tips to Decorate a Dorm Room
Moving into a dorm is a whole new chapter of life. But let’s be honest… Most dorm rooms have the aesthetic appeal of a boring and sterile bunker. Between the cinderblock walls and the linoleum that’s older than the world, you feel nostalgic for your map wall art and Andy Warhol posters in your home room. A sanctuary? Nah. A cell? Yes, that’s probably the best word to describe the place you currently call “home.” Let’s just do something about it.
Create Your Personal “Wall of Fame”
What do we think of cinderblock walls? First, they are depressing. Second…they are depressing! The answer? Cover them up! Here are some options for you:
Tapestries. They cover the most surface area for the least amount of money. Just make sure they are fire-retardant (RA's can be strict about this).
Collages of photos. Have all of your closest people next to you the very moment you open your eyes in the morning. Use a “grid” style layout for a clean look. Or, as an alternative, go for a messy overlapping style for a more bohemian feel.
Removable wallpaper. If you’re feeling ambitious, peel-and-stick wallpaper can give you a “marble” or “faux brick” accent wall that peels right off in May.
Work on the Room’s Scent
One of the things that affects your experience in the dorm room is its scent. And something tells us that in a college room, it is far from ideal. Sprinkle soft furnishings and your pillow with natural essential oils. Plus, plug-in steam diffusers or reed diffusers work some magic when you need to create a consistently fresh-smelling chamber.
Make Textiles Part of the Game
They can soften even Dracula’s cave, but as we know, dorms have more hard surfaces. Your task is to balance that out with textures to make it feel like a home-sweet-home. The very first ally is the rug. Preferably, the fluffy one. A plush area rug hides the ugly floor and provides a spot for friends to sit when the one chair in the room is covered in laundry. Don’t forget to throw pillows. Mix and match patterns so they make the bed look more like a sofa during the day.
Let Light Add Some Vibes
Nothing kills a mood faster than the harsh overhead fluorescent lights reminding you of the hospital room. If there’s the hit parade of the worst chic, the hospital one tops it. To make the room feel cozy, it’s better to provide several light sources.
Try LED strips. Run them along the ceiling or under your bed frame for a comfy and romantic glow.
Install clip-on lamps if you’re into late-night reading but don’t want to wake up your roommate.
Get sunset lamps as a cherry on top. These are a student favorite for creating an instant “golden hour” aesthetic.
Done with the decorating? Great. Now, the most important part: ALWAYS KEEP IT CLEAN. After all, you share space with someone else, so be respectful not only in your behavior but also in the physical footprint you leave behind. |
April 21, 20260 Images0 visitsAlbum by william alley |
