dorm decor Archives - Graduatez Wed, 27 Mar 2024 16:52:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 3 Ways to Make Your Dorm More Cozy Instantly https://graduatez.com/3-ways-to-make-your-dorm-more-cozy-instantly/ Wed, 27 Mar 2024 16:46:00 +0000 https://graduatez.com/?p=2428 Ah, dorm life! It’s where lifelong friendships are forged, late-night study sessions happen, and countless instant noodles are consumed. But let’s face it, when you first step into your dorm room, “cozy” might not be the first word that comes to mind. The good news? With a few simple touches, you can transform your dorm […]

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Ah, dorm life! It’s where lifelong friendships are forged, late-night study sessions happen, and countless instant noodles are consumed. But let’s face it, when you first step into your dorm room, “cozy” might not be the first word that comes to mind. The good news? With a few simple touches, you can transform your dorm into a snug retreat that feels like a home away from home. 

Lighting Is Everything

The harsh fluorescent lighting that comes standard in most dorms isn’t doing anyone any favors. Investing in a few lamps with warm-toned bulbs can create a more inviting atmosphere. 

Layer Up with Textiles

Nothing says cozy quite like soft, plush textiles. Swap out that standard-issue dorm bedding for something a bit more luxurious. Add some throw pillows and a cozy blanket to your seating area or bed. A nice rug can also make a huge difference, especially if you have cold, hard floors. 

Personalize Your Space

To truly make your dorm feel like home, it needs to reflect who you are. Fill your space with items that make you happy and remind you of home. This could be photos of family and friends, posters of your favorite bands or movies, or even a small collection of your favorite books. 

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Tips for Decorating Your Dorm Room https://graduatez.com/tips-for-decorating-your-dorm-room/ Mon, 11 Mar 2024 16:55:00 +0000 https://graduatez.com/?p=2164 If college is the first time in your life that you’re leaving home, then you may battle with feelings of homesickness. While this is challenging to overcome, decorating your dorm room in a style that you enjoy can help you feel better. Here are some tips to help you decorate your dorm room effectively. Organize […]

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If college is the first time in your life that you’re leaving home, then you may battle with feelings of homesickness. While this is challenging to overcome, decorating your dorm room in a style that you enjoy can help you feel better. Here are some tips to help you decorate your dorm room effectively.

Organize Your Workspace

Chances are that as exams and assignments come up, you’ll find yourself studying in your dorm room. As a result, it’s crucial that you have a tidy workspace that is conducive to your study efforts. Make sure to clean your desk and the surrounding area and add some personal touches such as posters and perhaps a paperweight.

Get A Rug

When you first move into a new place, it can feel bare. That’s why you should consider sprucing it up to feel more homely. Buying a new rug and putting it in the center of the room can go a long way in making your dorm feel more like home while giving it more character.

Storage Is Key

Comfort goes a long way in ensuring that you feel good in your dorm room. Because clutter can ruin this feeling, it’s a good idea to ensure that you have enough storage space for all of your belongings, which could include drawers and shelves.

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Best Ways to Give Your Dorm Room a Spooky Makeover This Halloween https://graduatez.com/best-ways-to-give-your-dorm-room-a-spooky-makeover-this-halloween/ Thu, 12 Oct 2023 08:45:00 +0000 https://graduatez.com/?p=1776 Halloween is just around the corner, and you can get ready for this holiday by giving your dorm room a spooky makeover. If you decide to go down this road, here are five tips and tricks that you should keep in mind when choosing your Halloween decorations. Dormmate Agreement If you share your dorm room […]

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Halloween is just around the corner, and you can get ready for this holiday by giving your dorm room a spooky makeover. If you decide to go down this road, here are five tips and tricks that you should keep in mind when choosing your Halloween decorations.

Dormmate Agreement

If you share your dorm room with other people, make sure to discuss your decision to decorate the room for Halloween and see if they want to take part and pitch in for decorations.

Go Small

Even if you used to approach Halloween with a “go big or go home” attitude before, that’s not an option in college. Your budget, storage space, and the size of your room will all be limited so try to embrace a more minimalistic approach to Halloween décor.

Keep it Cheap

Speaking of a limited budget, spending a fortune on Halloween decorations as a college student is not an option, so consider exploring dollar shops, thrift stores, or working on DIY decorations.

Reusable Décor

When shopping for Halloween décor, try to focus on the items you can reuse time and time again. From themed bedding and pillowcases to spooky string lights and wall art, only buy spooky décor pieces that last and don’t take up too much space.

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5 Ideas for Decorating Your Dorm This Holiday Season https://graduatez.com/5-ideas-for-decorating-your-dorm-this-holiday-season/ Tue, 06 Dec 2022 08:17:00 +0000 https://graduatez.com/?p=1283 If you’re not going for Christmas, but still want to celebrate this holiday in style, decorating your dorm room is a must. Here are five tips for welcoming the holiday spirit into your dorm when your room and resources are extremely limited. Small Christmas Tree You might not have enough room in your dorm for […]

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If you’re not going for Christmas, but still want to celebrate this holiday in style, decorating your dorm room is a must. Here are five tips for welcoming the holiday spirit into your dorm when your room and resources are extremely limited.

Small Christmas Tree

You might not have enough room in your dorm for a huge Christmas tree, but making space for a small one is possible. Wall-hanging Christmas trees are also an option, and you can easily make your own, using fairy lights.

Stockings

There’s something truly magical about checking what’s inside your stocking on a Christmas morning. You can make plans with your dormmate to hang stockings in your dorms and buy each other tiny presents.

Fairy Lights

Hanging fairy lights around your dorm is a great way to brighten up the space and give it a cozy feel just in time for the holiday season without spending a fortune.

Christmas Wreaths

Christmas wreaths come pretty cheap these days and making your own is also easy, so you should definitely hang one on your door this holiday season.

Natural Décor

Your budget for Christmas decorations is pretty limited when you’re a student, but there are many natural decorations you can easily make on your own, such as paper snowflakes and citrus food ornaments.

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ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> dorm decor Archives - Graduatez Wed, 27 Mar 2024 16:52:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 3 Ways to Make Your Dorm More Cozy Instantly https://graduatez.com/3-ways-to-make-your-dorm-more-cozy-instantly/ Wed, 27 Mar 2024 16:46:00 +0000 https://graduatez.com/?p=2428 Ah, dorm life! It’s where lifelong friendships are forged, late-night study sessions happen, and countless instant noodles are consumed. But let’s face it, when you first step into your dorm room, “cozy” might not be the first word that comes to mind. The good news? With a few simple touches, you can transform your dorm […]

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Ah, dorm life! It’s where lifelong friendships are forged, late-night study sessions happen, and countless instant noodles are consumed. But let’s face it, when you first step into your dorm room, “cozy” might not be the first word that comes to mind. The good news? With a few simple touches, you can transform your dorm into a snug retreat that feels like a home away from home. 

Lighting Is Everything

The harsh fluorescent lighting that comes standard in most dorms isn’t doing anyone any favors. Investing in a few lamps with warm-toned bulbs can create a more inviting atmosphere. 

Layer Up with Textiles

Nothing says cozy quite like soft, plush textiles. Swap out that standard-issue dorm bedding for something a bit more luxurious. Add some throw pillows and a cozy blanket to your seating area or bed. A nice rug can also make a huge difference, especially if you have cold, hard floors. 

Personalize Your Space

To truly make your dorm feel like home, it needs to reflect who you are. Fill your space with items that make you happy and remind you of home. This could be photos of family and friends, posters of your favorite bands or movies, or even a small collection of your favorite books. 

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Tips for Decorating Your Dorm Room https://graduatez.com/tips-for-decorating-your-dorm-room/ Mon, 11 Mar 2024 16:55:00 +0000 https://graduatez.com/?p=2164 If college is the first time in your life that you’re leaving home, then you may battle with feelings of homesickness. While this is challenging to overcome, decorating your dorm room in a style that you enjoy can help you feel better. Here are some tips to help you decorate your dorm room effectively. Organize […]

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If college is the first time in your life that you’re leaving home, then you may battle with feelings of homesickness. While this is challenging to overcome, decorating your dorm room in a style that you enjoy can help you feel better. Here are some tips to help you decorate your dorm room effectively.

Organize Your Workspace

Chances are that as exams and assignments come up, you’ll find yourself studying in your dorm room. As a result, it’s crucial that you have a tidy workspace that is conducive to your study efforts. Make sure to clean your desk and the surrounding area and add some personal touches such as posters and perhaps a paperweight.

Get A Rug

When you first move into a new place, it can feel bare. That’s why you should consider sprucing it up to feel more homely. Buying a new rug and putting it in the center of the room can go a long way in making your dorm feel more like home while giving it more character.

Storage Is Key

Comfort goes a long way in ensuring that you feel good in your dorm room. Because clutter can ruin this feeling, it’s a good idea to ensure that you have enough storage space for all of your belongings, which could include drawers and shelves.

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Best Ways to Give Your Dorm Room a Spooky Makeover This Halloween https://graduatez.com/best-ways-to-give-your-dorm-room-a-spooky-makeover-this-halloween/ Thu, 12 Oct 2023 08:45:00 +0000 https://graduatez.com/?p=1776 Halloween is just around the corner, and you can get ready for this holiday by giving your dorm room a spooky makeover. If you decide to go down this road, here are five tips and tricks that you should keep in mind when choosing your Halloween decorations. Dormmate Agreement If you share your dorm room […]

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Halloween is just around the corner, and you can get ready for this holiday by giving your dorm room a spooky makeover. If you decide to go down this road, here are five tips and tricks that you should keep in mind when choosing your Halloween decorations.

Dormmate Agreement

If you share your dorm room with other people, make sure to discuss your decision to decorate the room for Halloween and see if they want to take part and pitch in for decorations.

Go Small

Even if you used to approach Halloween with a “go big or go home” attitude before, that’s not an option in college. Your budget, storage space, and the size of your room will all be limited so try to embrace a more minimalistic approach to Halloween décor.

Keep it Cheap

Speaking of a limited budget, spending a fortune on Halloween decorations as a college student is not an option, so consider exploring dollar shops, thrift stores, or working on DIY decorations.

Reusable Décor

When shopping for Halloween décor, try to focus on the items you can reuse time and time again. From themed bedding and pillowcases to spooky string lights and wall art, only buy spooky décor pieces that last and don’t take up too much space.

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5 Ideas for Decorating Your Dorm This Holiday Season https://graduatez.com/5-ideas-for-decorating-your-dorm-this-holiday-season/ Tue, 06 Dec 2022 08:17:00 +0000 https://graduatez.com/?p=1283 If you’re not going for Christmas, but still want to celebrate this holiday in style, decorating your dorm room is a must. Here are five tips for welcoming the holiday spirit into your dorm when your room and resources are extremely limited. Small Christmas Tree You might not have enough room in your dorm for […]

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If you’re not going for Christmas, but still want to celebrate this holiday in style, decorating your dorm room is a must. Here are five tips for welcoming the holiday spirit into your dorm when your room and resources are extremely limited.

Small Christmas Tree

You might not have enough room in your dorm for a huge Christmas tree, but making space for a small one is possible. Wall-hanging Christmas trees are also an option, and you can easily make your own, using fairy lights.

Stockings

There’s something truly magical about checking what’s inside your stocking on a Christmas morning. You can make plans with your dormmate to hang stockings in your dorms and buy each other tiny presents.

Fairy Lights

Hanging fairy lights around your dorm is a great way to brighten up the space and give it a cozy feel just in time for the holiday season without spending a fortune.

Christmas Wreaths

Christmas wreaths come pretty cheap these days and making your own is also easy, so you should definitely hang one on your door this holiday season.

Natural Décor

Your budget for Christmas decorations is pretty limited when you’re a student, but there are many natural decorations you can easily make on your own, such as paper snowflakes and citrus food ornaments.

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