Loving Your Dorm Room
Decorating your dorm room should be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life. It is in a lot of ways, your first home, so it is important to find ways to make it as inviting as possible, while still retaining the flavor of your personality. Even though you have big ideas, your checkbook may not agree, so you may not be sure of what options you actually have to spruce up your room. With the cost of tuition, books, parking, and everything else it make seem hopeless. Do not fear – there are several easy solutions to decorating your dorm room on a budget. You can make it a place you love to live for the next few years.
Dorm rooms are naturally small. It’s in their DNA. The sooner you accept this fact without contest, the better. The best you can do is make the most out of the limited space. A day bed or a futon is a multi-purpose piece great for small spaces. At daytime, you can use it as a couch. Come nighttime, roll it down and you have an instant bed.
Shop for nice beddings. If your budget allows, buy additional sets so you can change the bed sheets and covers from time to time. This is not only for sanitary reasons but a change can instantly make a difference in the entire room. You can choose colors, designs and fabric based on seasons. Start the school term with a rich shade of autumn colors like orange, deep red or golden brown. Winter season will be more bearable with thicker materials and perhaps an extra blanket in the in-season darker tones. Match spring season with floral prints or pastel shades. The colors will certainly tone down the adrenaline when you get back from a wild spring break. Just before school lets out for summer break, sunny colors will make you look forward to an exciting vacation. In addition, studying for the finals will be more stimulating with bright colors around.
Another way to incorporate colors is to use an area rug. An area rug does not only have the color element but also the diversity in design, pattern and shape. Sizes vary too, but considering the small room, you’ll have to pick out a small rug that fits the space. An area rug will also serve as a floor covering, shielding it from dents, stains and scratches. If you receive guests all the time, consider a lightweight fabric for easy wash and dry. If you do hang out with friends but prefer the low-key talking and reading stuff, a thick and soft area rug makes for a comfortable cushion to sprawl on. Make use of an area rug to express your taste. If you like bold patterns, then geometric designs will suit you. If you’re more artsy and like a lot of colors, there are abstract area rugs with a combination of two or more shades. If you prefer a feminine style, light colors and floral prints are for you.
No dorm room is really complete until you have the right area rug on the floor. This will add so much depth and character to your room; it should probably be the first accessory you purchase. A rug will be able to add some color and excitement to the room, while also being a soft, inviting place to walk on chilly mornings or anytime. Also, with a lack of space in your room, a plush rug will give your friends somewhere else to sit when they come to visit. While college students are often forbidden from painting their dorm rooms, they can bring in lots of color with bright area rugs.
Living on a budget while in college does not mean you have to sacrifice style and function. If you know the areas that will reflect your personality the best, you can buy the right accessories for you. With some imagination and determination, you can make your dorm room the perfect first home.
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