Going back to school is exciting for most students. This is the time that they get to be with their school friends and live on their own. Living in a dorm is fun and exciting, especially if your dorm mate is full of stories and activities. Typically, a standard college dorm include only bare necessities and it is up to you to dress up your room according to your preferences. Even if the room is small, there are many different fun ways to transform the room to make it more inhabitable as well as conducive to sleeping and studying.
Life in a dorm
If college students are asked about their experiences living in a dormitory, they would probably say that it can be stimulating and irritating. Most of the time, it is somewhere in between. For freshmen, living in a dorm is exciting as it gets. It is probably their first time to live on their own and away from their families. By the time they have their own set of college friends, they can freely engage in different activities: all-night bull sessions, sleepover parties, and many others. Whatever you do in the dorm, college is where some of the most memorable events and activities are experienced. So cherish the moments but of course, do not forget that primary reason why you are in college. That is to learn and reach the end through graduating to your chosen field of study.
Dorm room decor ideas
Everyone wants to have a nice and cool dorm room, and in fact this can be successfully achieved easily. Even if you are low in budget, there are many different fun ideas on how to make your room look efficient and attractive.
Here are some fun ways to decor your dorm:
1. Photographs and memories – People nowadays love to take pictures. With the proliferation of smart phones and digital cameras, taking picture is very much a part of life for most people. There were even times that you take picture of your meal before eating them and post the photo in the social media. Practically every event in our lives nowadays have a picture or two. Yes, we love having photos of our friends and family. We most especially love these photos to be displayed as room decorations. Picture frames on the walls is probably the most common method of displaying your photos. If this is not possible, you can hang the photos through strings that are attached on the walls. In that way, you have an innovative way of displaying your pictures without punching any holes on the wall.
2. Tapestries – tapestries may be considered basic, but a good one can cover the blank space to make the room feel more cozy. There are actually hundreds of design to choose from and you can just choose anything that you think will fit your personality.
3. Rug – rugs can be useful both in aesthetics and functionality. It can cover the cold floor when getting out of bed in the morning. Choose a rug with fun colors or patterns that would blend well with the other decorative elements of your room.
4. Curtains – just like any other fabric in the room, curtains may have many different uses in the room. They can be used to cover the imperfections of the closet or as a window fixture. Choose curtains with dynamic colors to make the room vibrant and attractive.
5. Pillows – not only that pillows make you comfortable while sleeping, but pillows with great designs can make an impact in the room.
6. Artwork – any artwork can be displayed in the room. Whether it be your own painting, canvas prints, or posters you bought from a concert or a bookstore, they can be used to spruce up your dorm. This is a great way to decorate the walls without painting them.
Happy decorating!