5 Ways To Make Your Dorm Room Feel Just Like Home

By Megan Weyrauch on August 29, 2015

When you go on a tour of your college campus, you are likely shown a model dorm room, which is decked out in bright colors, pictures, cool sheets, your school’s gear, etc.

However, move-in day is a different story. You walk into your new dorm room to blank, white walls and a thin, bare mattress, very different from the warm, inviting dorm room from your tour.

But never fear; there are easy ways to transform your small, plain dorm room into a homey, inviting living space.

Here are five tips from a recent press release that will help you make your dorm feel just like home.

Inject your personality.

Make your dorm a representation of who you are with posters or pictures from your room back home, a string of lights, a calendar and other personal touches. Regardless of how uncomfortable and small your dorm room may be, you’ll be living there for the next year or more. So, make sure to add your own personal touches to make your space more bearable!

Make your room conducive to sleep.

Sleep is something you can’t get enough of in college. Make sure your dorm room mattress is up to your standards, and if not, consider investing in new pillows and a mattress topper. Check out your nearest Mattress Firm or go online for options that will help turn your nights of bad sleep into sweet dreams.

Fill your mini-fridge.

A well-stocked mini-fridge will help you enjoy spending time in your room with your friends. Hit the grocery store after setting up your room and load up on snack foods and drinks. Don’t forget water bottles, soda and your favorite cold snacks!

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Keep your dorm room door open.

Keeping your dorm room door open is a fantastic way to meet new people, which you will need to do when you’re new to campus or staying in a dorm for the first time. If you keep your door open, you can meet and greet your new neighbors and make some new study buddies.

Have some cool seating options available (like bean bags) for friends who might stop by to chat, and remember to keep that fridge stocked!

Spruce up your study space.

When you want to stay home from the library to study in your room, make sure your study space is decked out. Consider a laptop pillow, highlighters, dry erase boards, sticky notes and other things to make your room the perfect study space.

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