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After tuition and other college-related fees, buying decorations for a dorm room may seem impossible. However, you really should invest in some decor items. There are several reasons you should invest in decorating the room. Most dorm rooms lack ...everything. The rooms are small and the floor and walls are just cold. Unless things have changed big time since I went to college you're going to want a little something. Below are some ideas for decorating your dorm room for cheap.
DECORATE THE WALLSTo dress up the cold walls of your dorm room, try using DIY frames, photo collages, and wall decals. HEADBOARDThere are several tutorials on YouTube, all are within anyone's budget.
RUGLike I said above, dorm floors are cold, and if you are lucky enough to have a dorm room with a carpet a nice rug wouldn't hurt. Most door rugs can be brought very cheaply. Because the room is so small a small rug may be necessary. CURTAINS
For a little pop of color, you can drape fabric over the window. However, if you know someone skilled in sewing you should get them to sew a curtain. LOFT BEDThis can be functional as well as decorative. I recommend this in my organize for college post as well. Depending on the height, you can put furniture under it or use it for storage. A lot of people buy dorm skirts, but you can take a regular sheet to cover. Make sure it's nice. ADD FULL-LENGTH MIRRORThis is another one of those functional, but decorative things you may want to bring. Mirrors often make a space look bigger and create the illusion that an area is better lighted. In a dorm room lighting can be important, besides everyone needs to know how they look. STRING LIGHTSAgain any wall decor would be great. Most Dorms probably won't have much space to decorate. So the walls is key. PILLOWS
I think you should have pillows. Although I think you should keep it down to a maximum of two or three. You can get pillows from any clearance section of a discount store, or make them yourself. CONTACT PAPER Putting contact paper on your furniture will take your dorm room to another level. You can find contact paper at any dollar store, or discount store.
PIECES FROM HOMEDon't bring too much. A practical approach is always necessary. However, decor from home is the cheapest way to decorate a room. Also you have the added bonus of having things from home around, in case you get homesick.
You may want to buy cheaply, but personally, I think you should splurge on some items. The items I suggest are those you can see using after college. Everything else well...this post is about decorating your dorm room for cheap.
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Before you buy anything you should view the space that you will be staying in first. Ideally, talk with your roommate. One suggestion I would give to anyone going to college is to stay a night or two if possible, this way you can see what you really need. Until then bring the bare minimum. When are going to buy these organizational products will come in very handy. Under the bedFlip the bed to make room under the bed for cheap. Or if you want a loft bed you can get bed raisers and store items under and even put a desk or dresser for maximum space.
Plastic dresserIt is a great storage space to organize items. It can even serve as a nightstand.Storage ottomansStorage ottomans can be used for organization and double as seating.Shoe rackInvesting in a shoe rack is a great way to organize your shoes and avoid clutter. Shoe racks are a great way to organize your shoes and are an efficient use of space!Velvet hangersVelvet hangers decrease space giving you more room for other organizing items and other organizing containers. However, the most budget-friendly way is to limit the amount of clothing that you bring. Utility CartMost utility carts can fit in small spaces. They can be used for all sorts of items to fill your organizational needs.
Storage TrunkA storage trunk is one of my favorite storage ideas. They are very durable, hold a ton of stuff, and can be used as extra seating when you have friends over. As an added bonus this can be used as a suitcase.
Bedside CaddyIf you like to do a lot of reading in bed this handy organizer may be for you.Cosmetic OrganizerIt doesn't have to hold only make-up. It can hold any small item that you want to organize. This item can be purchased cheaply from the dollar store or dollar general.
Investing in these organizational items will help to keep organized while in college, but some will be carried over to the first apartment.
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