Now that high school is behind you, you must be
prepared to go to college in more ways than one. Those
drab dorm rooms can feel cold and scary but you must turn it into your personal oasis. Here are some
key essentials to make sure your room represents you well.
Before you get started, do try to communicate with your
roommates on a
common color or print for your dorm room. Look for items that
aren't costly because you may have a new roommate next year. Ideas can be found on Pininterest and there are tons of items in stores like
TJ Max, Walmart, Target, Ikea, and CB2.
Personal Essentials
Make sure you come equipped with your personal bathing essentials. Get a shower caddy to hold your matching towel and wash cloth set with your favorite soaps and smell goods. Don't forget about a robe and shower shoes.
Organization
Extra storage is a must so that you can try to stay organized. Whether is it
cubbies, ottomans with storage or bookshelves it will be a necessity. Cubbies and bookshelves can even serve as a room divider for you and your roommate.
Desk Accessories
Get your
staplers, hole punchers, laptop holders, desk lamps and other needs so that you will be equipped with what you need to get started on the right foot.
Throw Rugs
It has been a minute since my college days. I hated to put my feet on the cold floor so a throw rug will solve that issue. A throw rug is a nice added piece of decor to make your room feel in
harmony with your roommates side of the room.
Wall Decor
Wall decals/applique, posters, and picture collages are an easy way to jazz up those unsightly walls.
Bed Linens
Make sure you have more than 1 pair of bed linens and dress your bed to your liking. Add in some
throw pillows of
contrasting colors or prints and walla....
Room Dividers
If you are big on
privacy you may want to incorporate a room divider by hanging
beads, a curtain or just placing a tall bookshelf in a location to separate your side from your roommates side.
Window Dressings
Drapes, Shades and beads will do the trick but don't forget about
window frosting.
Other Accessories
Lighting, picture frames, wall hooks, end tables are just a few of the many options you have to add a little spice to your room.
Monique Ireland
joyoflivingdesigns@yahoo.com
