BACK 2 SCHOOL: Deck Out Your Dorm Room
Moving into a new dorm room is like opening the doors to a brand new apartment. The hallways may not be lit with chandeliers and covered in fancy carpet, but it’s home for two whole semesters. You’ve got to make the best of it, so be creative! It should feel like you’re walking into the bedroom of your dreams. Just some simple tweaks with extras added is enough to create the perfect fashion-forward living space. Here are a few ideas to spice up your dorm at affordable costs…
1. Jersey Sheet Set in True White, $19.99 (Target)
2. Find old school lamps at your local (Goodwill) or any thrift store for below $30 a pop.
3. Asian Poppy Curtain, $28 (Urban Outfitters)
Now that you’ve got the basics, the fun comes in. Piece by piece you’ll build the most desirable dorm. Take a look at seven cute items that will jump start the transition from drab to fab!
1. Start an inspiration board. Jot down motivational quotes, aspirations, pictures from your favorite magazines, and newspaper articles you enjoyed reading to create a collage of items that keep you going from day to day. White Recycled Rubber Bulletin Board, $29.99 (Container Store).
2. Instead of cramming the jewelry you wear into a deep box (only to rummage through it again the next day), keep your precious baubles where you can reach them. Have a pretty little patterned dish laying out to throw earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and rings on. Now you can pick each piece with ease and make your way out the door. Printed Plate $6 or 4 for $2 each (Urban Outfitters)
3. A classic mirror needs no explanation! Slope Bevel Mirror, $24.99 (Target)
4. Wall Clocks can add lots of charm to a room. Hang it someplace visible from all vantage points especially when you are rising out of bed in the morning. Leaf Top Wall Clock, $14.98 (Target)
5. Posters of cult favorite films like Audrey Hepburn’s ‘Breakfast At Tiffany’s’ always make the best wall art. Scout a cool poster of your favorite movie, entertainer, show, or character. and frame it! Audrey Hepburn Poster, $9.50 (Delia’s)
8. Candles look ethereal, provide calmer dim lighting and best of all smell great. A scented one smells so inviting and cozy. NOTE: Check with your RA (Resident Assistant) to make sure that candles are allowed and DON’T FALL ASLEEP WITH A CANDLE BURNING!!!. Slatkin & Co. Autumn Apple Candle, two for $10 (Bath & Body Works)
9. Faux fur rugs add a touch of luxe to your space, but one in a shocking color like Purple is so much more wild. Throw one of these by your door or at the foot of your bed. Fuzzy Rug, $79 (Delia’s)
For more ideas, check out Interior designer Kristan Cunningham work her magic! She stopped by the CBS morning news to show college students how to revamp their dorm on a dime:
DON’T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT
Mini Fridge. Your campus cafeteria will not be open 24 hours and most colleges discourage Freshman from bringing a car to school the first year. So your only option is to stock up on healthy food to eat during those night’s when you get the munchies. Water, Milk, Deli meat, cheese, bread, condiments and jelly can all go in there! Black and Decker mini fridge in purple berry, $79 (Walmart.com)
Tags: Amber Alexander, College, Decorating, Dorm Room, Home Design, Students, Teens
