I can hardly believe summer is coming to an end, and it’s time for students to go back to school. It’s such an exciting time though, whether you’re a student, parent, friend, or neighbor. One of the most fun parts of going back to school is shopping for clothes, school supplies, and decor. It’s a time to explore and express your personal style.
I made some of my best friends when I was at Vandy and look back fondly on my memories of living in the dorms. I remember spending hours working on the gallery walls my suite mates and I shared in our common areas. It was a fun and personalized space, and that helped make it our own. Though a dorm room/suite is a small and sterile looking place when you arrive, there are things you can do to make it feel more like home.
- Decorate the walls – They’ll be drab when you move into the place. Don’t be afraid to go for a gallery wall, and it doesn’t have to be fancy. Things like posters, magazine tears, maps, and photographs are all good elements to start your gallery.
- Cover the floors – They too will be drab. Get a great area rug, and you won’t even notice the rest of the floor.
- Nice bedding – The reality is that your bed will take up a large part of your room and be one of the focal points. Bedding with simple patterns or pops of color makes a good choice. Try to pick something that you know you’ll like for at least a couple of years.
- Storage and organization – Space is tight, so you need to have good storage pieces that will help you stay organized, and be efficient with the placement of your furniture.
- Last but not least, make it fun. After all, this is where you spend “the best four years of your life”. Remember it’s a young and casual space so you can be truly adventurous with your choices.
Here are some of our favorite dorm inspiration images. We wish everyone a great school year, and let us know if you need help decorating!
[Images via a lonestar state of southern]
[Images via PB teen]
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