Wanting to spruce up your dorm room come the fall semester? Arrive in style with these tips. Deck Out Your Dorm By Sarah Batrous
Seating and Comfy Items There are plenty of seating options that can be tucked away beneath your bed or in a corner. Bean bag chairs have come a long way since the early 2000s, and you’ll be pleased to know that the classic egg-shaped blob you’re used to is no longer the norm. Bean bag chairs can come in armchair and couch shapes as well as elongated, massive pillows. Saucer chairs, miniature futons and loveseats, themed cushion sofas, and more offer a variety of colors that can liven up your dorm. If traditional seating isn’t your thing, oversized cushions, poufs, ottomans, and footrests can fulfill your sitting room needs.
Toiletries Since you’re likely sharing a bathroom with other students, being able to carry all your toiletries in and out is going to be huge for you. A mesh bag-style shower caddy will keep you organized and can look cute sitting on your desk or tucked away. For bathroom-related storage within your dorm, a stationary storage drawer (or one on wheels) will help you store your products and give you easy access. If you’re lucky, sharing an over-door hanging storage shelf with your roomie can be a great compromise in a pinch.
Bedding Most dorm beds fit Twin XL bedding, and while this may seem limiting, there are loads of design choices to choose from. Texture and color are key when it comes to your bed in such a small space. Choosing a neutral color for your sheets and bedspread but going wild with the colors, shapes, sizes, and textures of your pillowcases and extra pillows can liven up your space while keeping it cozy. Adding in a funky patterned throw blanket can also enrich the look.
Decor and Storage Decorating your dorm is where the fun begins, and there are plenty of ways to do this. For the memory makers, a photo wall is easy to have shipped to you through websites like Shutterfly that can create a collage for you. If you’re really into polaroids, a corkboard organizer or clip photo holder can easily display your photographs. As for staying tidy, you’re going to need plenty of compact storage as the clutter adds up. This makes stackable storage bins, shoe racks, and cube bins your best friends for the next few years.
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