For the majority of students, it’s the very first time that they have so much control over their place. However, the dorm room may look quite sterile at first, especially when you just move. No need to worry! With a couple of posters, a map with a pin, personal photos, and some other elements, you will soon turn it into a setting that 100% reflects your personality and is welcoming and comfortable. Here’s how!
Personalization Is the Key
One of the best (and fastest!) ways to make your dorm room feel like a far-way home is by surrounding yourself with accessories that remind you of your home. Print out photos of your family members, best friends, and even pets to showcase them all over the place. You can either frame them or use a bulletin board. Plus, we recommend taking various sentimental items like your favorite pillow, blanket, mug, work of art, stuffed animal, etc. All of them will add a sense of comfort to the environment and help you combat homesickness.
Create a Cozy Atmosphere with Lighting
Do not hesitate to invest in some warm and soft lighting options to use in your dorm room. For example, fairy lights, string lights, or even a cute desk lamp will instantly have an effect. They will create a more relaxed ambiance where you will easily unwind after a long and busy day in a class.
Don’t Skip Rugs and Curtains
Adding nice curtains and a rug or two to make your college room feel more inviting, warmer, and less sterile. It’s better to purchase a rug that complements your overall palette and décor. For more warmth, choose fluffy rugs. If allowed, go for curtains that look like those you had at home. In addition to a homey ambiance, curtains will make your dorm space more private.
Infuse Comfort
To add a home-like feeling to the setting, include items that are naturally associated with relaxation. Buy things like scented candles, a cozy throw blanket, vases, and so on. These small touches are made to break up the sterile feeling in the room. However, before you use anything like that, make sure to ask your roommate if s/he is okay with scented décor.
Add Greenery
Adding your favorite plants and flowers to the college dorm room is a great opportunity to make nature closer and your setting more inviting. Let your roomie know that you’re about to bring a green friend to find out if s/he is not allergic. Since the academic routine is quite hectic, we strongly recommend giving preference to low-maintenance plants, such as cacti, succulents, or/and snake plants. They will 100% happily thrive in your new environment.
Incorporate DIY Elements
If you’re an artist, you are welcome to add a personal touch to your décor in the form of your DIY projects. If you have a collection of wall art that you created, display it without hesitation! All these elements will become a pocket-friendly way to make your space more personal, stylish, and comfy.
What’s so great about decorating a college dorm room? It’s all yours! You are the one who decides the style, picks the color scheme, buys decorations, and plans things. There’s no mom or dad who will do that for you or curate the process, which means you’re free to have fun with the interior to make sure it reflects your tastes, personality, and the home you miss so much.
