Decking Out Your Dorm Room: How to Make Your Room The Place To Be!

No matter what school you are attending, there is always a dorm room that everyone wants to be in. It's the place to be for hot gossip and cool cliques. Not only do you want a cool hang out, but this will be your home and it's important to have all the comforts of mom and pops place to make life easy. Sound good? Make your room the place to be with these simple tips that work every time.

You want to start by planning ahead. Find out the rooms measurements and how much of it is yours ahead of time. Don't forget to ask what size and type the bed is so you can bring plenty of sheets and bedding in cool colors. Dorm mattresses are notoriously thin so invest in a good egg crate or feather mattress to throw on top. You won't regret it. Your bed will also serve as seating for all your friends so be sure to get plenty of throw pillows in matching colors. Choose colors that won't show spills and other accidents immediately. Also, get the 411 on what else the room contains. Are there shelves or a desk already present? This will cut down on what you have to pack and give you a heads up on what to bring.

Make sure the whole room screams your personality and adds a splash of pizazz. If you are bringing along your favorite posters put them in frames. Consider hanging colorful fabric on dirty or damaged walls. Instead of a cork board, consider a clothesline and clothes pin for your pictures, notes and other necessities. Make sure there is plenty of lighting for study but add a few colored lights for rest and entertaining.

The dorm room will be your home for the better part of a year so it's important to make it comfortable as well as attractive. Consider investing in a massage chair, foot tub and other personal, creature comforts. What makes your room at home so special to you? Try to incorporate that unique style into your dorm and it will stand out. Fun and socializing are important parts of college life but studies are the reason you are there. Make sure that you have adequate room to get your work done. While preferences vary on where to work there will always be a need for adequate lighting and space for supplies. Use clip on lights so they will fit anywhere you decide to study. If you plan on bringing a computer remember to make sure there is enough space for it.

Spacing is always an issue in dorms. Consider putting the bed on cinder blocks or a loft to create under bed storage and use plenty of stackable storage crates. Milk crates are inexpensive and can be used in many different ways. Choose beanbag chairs and furniture that folds up so that you can put them away when not in use. Check with your roommate to see what things you can share like refrigerators and microwaves to save much needed space. Use plastic hooks. You can hang everything from clothing and accessories to cords and electronics.

Above all, make sure that your dorm is a place that YOU want to be. You have to feel comfortable and at home to be productive and make the most of your college years.

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