Dorm Decorating Do’s and Don’ts

At some point or another in most college students’ lives, they are forced to tighten their belts a bit. But a tight budget is no excuse for an unfashionable dorm. Furnish 123 offers hundreds of affordable design ideas and affordable furniture combinations for the savvy student. A simple list of decorating do’s and don’ts allows you to keep your dorm looking and feeling like a million bucks.

Do’s. Pick a theme and color scheme, and run with it. If the dorm is unfurnished, check out Furnish 123’s wide variety of dorm-style furniture. Next, choose a bedspread and linen set that is versatile enough to match a variety of different styles—reversible ones are excellent options. That way, if you’re not sure what your dorm furniture looks like, you can be prepared for anything. Throws and throw pillows are an excellent way to spruce up any bed. Color coordination is key; a matching bedspread with an accent rug makes a great addition to any dorm room. If you have a roommate, talk with them about the style you’re going for BEFORE you go out and buy the goods. Hopefully, the two of you can agree on a look. Most importantly of all, have fun, and let your style, not your cash, dictate your decor.

Don’ts. Think twice about bringing all of your clothes/shoes/stuff from home. If you plan to go home for the holidays, you can swap your seasonal wardrobe there. Trust me: dorm closets are usually not large enough to hold all of your stuff, and a cluttered dorm room is a hassle. Don’t be discouraged by your meager budget. The best-looking dorm rooms are not necessarily the most expensive to decorate. Dorm rooms are not supposed to be stuffy, so don’t be concerned if your walls look a little crazy. Don’t be afraid to let your inner decorator out!

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