Maybe you're one of the people who has had her dorm room planned since applying to college. However, it's more likely you're the student that doesn't really know where to start. Well, how about you look at these spaces and see what you like about them! Be sure to read my comments on what their doing right and what probably wouldn't work in a college lifestyle. Enjoy!
This desk is great because it has personalization, but it's not completely full. You might want to get a tray to put important papers, because you will definitely end up having papers on your desk. Also, making sure each drawer has a purpose really helps when you're studying for midterms and need to know exactly where you put last week's graded test.
You already know I don't like those chairs, but I love the idea of making the area under your bed to divide the room and create a "chill space" of sorts. Usually people put their desk here but that's a bad idea because this is a dark space and natural light will really help keep you awake. However, it's perfect for snacking and watching TV! Also, it's a great place for your friends to sit when they come over and you're sitting at your desk.
I love this window. You don't even know how much I love this window. However, this student is doing next to nothing to make it awesome. There are beams there for curtains! Utilize them! Also, instead of putting Easy Mac and random food on the window sill, put some flowers or pictures or decorative things to make you happy. De-clutter the pretty areas of your room so you can let them be the center of attention.
This one just makes me itch. In a bad way. Do you see that brick wall? Correction---do you see that BEAUTIFUL exposed brick wall? That's an accent wall! THAT ACTUALLY ACCENTUATES! Some dorms come with accent walls, but usually they're a puke-gross color. This one is not. But this girl isn't taking advantage of that! If you have one beautiful thing in your dorm, exploit it. Put a huge picture or mirror on the wall. Buy a bunch of command strips and hang lights up at the top! Display your quirky button collection/any other collection you have! Get a wall guitar holder if you like that kind of thing! I sound really crazy but I don't think you guys understand how rare these things are. If brick isn't your thing, cover the whole things with posters / pictures (but tastefully arrange them. I will do another post about this).
Until next time,
Madhu
This desk is great because it has personalization, but it's not completely full. You might want to get a tray to put important papers, because you will definitely end up having papers on your desk. Also, making sure each drawer has a purpose really helps when you're studying for midterms and need to know exactly where you put last week's graded test.
You already know I don't like those chairs, but I love the idea of making the area under your bed to divide the room and create a "chill space" of sorts. Usually people put their desk here but that's a bad idea because this is a dark space and natural light will really help keep you awake. However, it's perfect for snacking and watching TV! Also, it's a great place for your friends to sit when they come over and you're sitting at your desk.
I love this window. You don't even know how much I love this window. However, this student is doing next to nothing to make it awesome. There are beams there for curtains! Utilize them! Also, instead of putting Easy Mac and random food on the window sill, put some flowers or pictures or decorative things to make you happy. De-clutter the pretty areas of your room so you can let them be the center of attention.
This one just makes me itch. In a bad way. Do you see that brick wall? Correction---do you see that BEAUTIFUL exposed brick wall? That's an accent wall! THAT ACTUALLY ACCENTUATES! Some dorms come with accent walls, but usually they're a puke-gross color. This one is not. But this girl isn't taking advantage of that! If you have one beautiful thing in your dorm, exploit it. Put a huge picture or mirror on the wall. Buy a bunch of command strips and hang lights up at the top! Display your quirky button collection/any other collection you have! Get a wall guitar holder if you like that kind of thing! I sound really crazy but I don't think you guys understand how rare these things are. If brick isn't your thing, cover the whole things with posters / pictures (but tastefully arrange them. I will do another post about this).
Until next time,
Madhu
Ok stop giving me good ideas!!! I love that window also :)
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