For majority of college students around the country, one of the most important preparations they do before the start of their classes is dorm room decor planning and implementation.  Some families even spend thousands of dollars for furniture and decorations in the living space of their children as they prepare to attend college.

 

It is important to note that some of the decorations that are in demand in the market at this time are from budding interior designers and other customized items that are available online, rather than from furniture stores. Dorm room decor for college students can be anywhere from oversize floor pillows, stylish lampshades, curtains, cool bedding, message boards, organizers, and comforters among others.

 

All of these have been explicitly designed to fit comfortably into the cramped living space of college dorm rooms.  In majority of the pieces, the pieces are colorful, eye catching, and simple to assemble.  In order to systematically decorate the dorm rooms of college students, the following steps can be followed:

 

  1. 1.      The initial step in decorating dorm rooms involves asking the school representative pertinent questions about the living quarters. 

 

The questions should normally touch on the size of the room, availability of storage, as well as recommended items that should be placed in the dorm rooms.  Normally, some colleges would have the information readily available from their website.  However, if there is none, it may be necessary to call the college representative responsible for the living quarter arrangements of students.

 

Usually, the administration office of the college has a list of the requirements as well as suggested items for dorm room decor that is readily handed out to enrolling students.  This step is important to identify the items that are specifically not provided by the college.  It is vital to note that some dorm rooms can be offered by colleges as semi- or fully-furnished.  Common items that may be provided are lamps, kitchen equipment, and linens among others.

 

In the same context, it is important to inquire about specific items that are prohibited by the college like candles, flammable wall hangings, or halogen lamps among others.  Finding out at the onset what specific items are prohibited will eliminate unnecessary spending on these types of items allowing families and students to use their finances more wisely.

 

  1. 2.      Once allowed and prohibited items have been identified, the next step in dorm room decor is to create a checklist to serve as a guide. 

 

It is important to prepare the checklist in the form of headings with specific sub-items.  This will ensure that all necessities would be covered before actually purchasing the items.  The checklist can include the following:

 

  • Sleeping
    • o Blankets
    • o Pillows
    • o Sheet set
    • o Quilt cover
    • o Foam mattress pad
    • o Bedding protectors

 

  • Studying
    • o Desk chair
    • o Study lamp
    • o Desktop organizer
    • o Alarm clock
    • o Bulletin board
    • o Cord organizer
    • o Backpack
    • o Book light
    • o Trash can
    • o USB drives
    • o Notebook computer

 

  • Lounge
    • o Lounge chair
    • o Side table
    • o Beanbags
    • o Refrigerator
    • o Mini-speakers
    • o Headphones
    • o Telephone and mobile communication

 

  • Decorative
    • o Wall murals
    • o Wall decals
    • o String lights
    • o Headboard decal
    • o Door mirror
    • o Decorative knobs
    • o Decorative pillows
    • o Area rugs

 

  • Organizer
    • o Storage bins
    • o Underbed storage
    • o Dorm trunk
    • o Storage cube
    • o Jewelry organizer
    • o Food storage containers
    • o Laundry bag
    • o Hanging closet organizers
    • o Storage cart

 

  • Shower and utilities
    • o Bath towels
    • o Bath mat
    • o Bath robe
    • o Hair and makeup organizers
    • o Slippers
    • o Laundry bag
    • o Foot bath

 

  1. 3.      The next step is to try and get hold of your future roommate. 

 

Usually this information is likewise available from the administration office, which is normally responsible for assigning living quarters to students.  This step is necessary because students have to realize that the process of dorm room decor should be shared by all living in the quarters.  This means that if there are more than two occupants, all of them should be notified before any implementations are undertaken.

 

Some important things to discuss would be the decoration plans itself, the checklist, financial arrangements, how the room will be divided, and the preference of each student.  It is extremely important that the sharing of ideas and opinions be the focus of discussion to ensure that the decorations would be acceptable to all.

 

It is entirely possible that the roommate may not care very much for such preparations; this does not however mean his opinion should be taken for granted altogether.

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  1. 4.      Once a consensus has been arrived at by all occupants of the living quarters, the next step is to go online and browse the different options provided by dorm room decor websites. 

 

It is important to understand that one website may not be able to provide all the supplies that you need to complete the decoration.  This however emphasizes the advantage of using online stores as a source of decoration supplies, because they allow students and families to save time on looking for appropriate items.

 

When going from one online store to another, it is important to note not only the actual price of the items, but also the shipping charges that may be applied.  In the same context, the number of days that it will take to ship the items should also be taken into consideration.  For all intents, students should aim to finish dorm room decor implementation preferably before classes begin.

 

  1. 5.      After researching your choices, you need to go back to your checklist and finalize all items that need to be purchased. 

 

In finalizing the items for dorm room decor, take into consideration the actual budget you have to work with.  For items that need to be installed professionally, any installation charges should be dealt with accordingly.  Remember never to rush into buying any of the items.  Carefully compare everything available online, and should you have limited budget available, learn to prioritize the supplies.

 

Following these steps in decorating dorm rooms will ensure not only positive ambience in living quarters, but also make the entire dorm room decor process easier and simpler for students and their families.

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