Moving Tips: Decorating Your College Dorm Room on a Budget

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Your college dorm room can be cramped, tiny, disorganized, and messy, but you’re probably going to be living here for the next few years, so you might as well make the most of it and revamp this bland space into home sweet home. Your college budget may limit your options a bit, but there are ways to redecorate and make the most of the space, even if you have a roommate.

Moving Tips: College Dorm Room Decorating Tips and Tricks

1. Before the Move

When packing your things before the move, be sure to label everything clearly. You could even use different colored duct tape, so you know what’s in each box. This will make unpacking so much easier because you’ll know where everything is and won’t end up with a confusing mess on your dorm room floor.

2. Maximize Your Space

This may call for some creativity. Turn those hidden spaces into storage space. Your desk drawer can be used to store your computer keyboard out of the way when you’re not using it. You could even keep your empty suitcase under your bed, and use it to store items you rarely use. Stack and store – that’s the trick.

Another good tip to maximize your space is to rearrange the furniture and find the best layout. Moving your furniture to one side of the room can make a big difference.

3. Do It Yourself

No need to invest in expensive furniture or decorative pieces. You could liven up the space with a few well-placed, cheap and personalized items. For example:

  • a well-placed mirror can make the room seem bigger
  • make cute DIY frames to hang pictures of your friends and family on the wall
  • make a DIY headboard for your bed, out of cardboard box and material
  • Spray paint a metal waste basket with a bright color, turn it upside down and use it as a side table
  • Moving tips: don’t forget to pack a few personal items like photos, old T-shirts and accessories. They will come in handy when decorating

The Internet is full of many DIY decorating tips that will not only save you money, but help personalize your living space.

4. Loft Your Bed

Most college dorm rooms have bunk beds that can be lofted. Not only does this free up valuable floor space for storage, studying or just a comfy spot, it also gives the room a different, more inviting look.

5. Coordinate with Your Roommate

You may have different tastes, but with a little compromise you may be able to find the perfect color scheme. You don’t have to match everything, but an agreed-upon color scheme can give both of you freedom to express your design personality without clashing.

Inspiration Is Everywhere

The Internet is your best friend. Look up some interior design websites for some ideas and alter them a little if you need to DIY or add your own personal touch. With these college moving tips, your dorm room will be decorative and functional in no time.