Decorating your Dorm Room
University is an exciting time for any new secondary school graduate. But if you’re far away from home, it’s difficult to feel comfortable in the new environment and an unfamiliar area. There are a few steps you can take to feel more at home in university, but one of the most important is ensuring that you are comfortable in your dorm room. Your dorm should become your safe haven – a place to study, be at peace, and enjoy the next few years of studies.
With that in mind, we explore a few easy tips to decorate your dorm just the way you want it!
1) Wallpaper is the best accent
The great thing about wallpaper is that it comes in an unending range of colours and designs. You can easily individualize your room by selecting the wallpaper that best personifies you and the room you want to create. Students can buy wallpaper online at wallcover.com and have it shipped straight to their address, so there’s no pickup involved. The rest of your room should be decorated to accent the wallpaper, so it truly becomes the most important aspect to your design!
2) Photography brings a touch of home
Photos are essential dorm room décor, making sure that you constantly see your loved ones, friends and great memories from the last 18 years. It’s a great way to boost the homey feeling in your room and remind you of the important people in your life who love and support you. Looking back at the photos will help you deal with being far away from home.
3) Closet storage and organization
A small dorm room can get messy, especially if there’s limited storage space. Make sure to buy hangers, storage boxes, and any other organizational tool you may need in your room. If your closet has swinging doors, consider using the door as a storage option by placing a hanging shoe rack. A closet rod extender is a great option if you want two rods set up within your closet. Baskets are a nice touch, and boxes with out-of-season clothes and blankets could go underneath your bed.
4) Lighting makes all the difference
Some dorm rooms are dark and don’t receive enough natural light. Since you will be spending a lot of time in your room studying and reading books, it’s important that you have proper lighting and not strain your eyesight. The most important piece is the overhead light on the desk, but you should also consider looking into lamps that will increase lighting and add some style to the room.
Category: Fashion, Student News
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