How To Make Your Dorm A Comfortable Living Space
Leaving for college can be tough on a kid. Not only have you left behind friends who have gone off to other schools themselves, you are greeting a new phase in your own life without family members close by to support you. Your new life will require some adjustments and in the midst of it all, you will be adjusting to a new living arrangement. Some get to pick their own roommate or they get a roommate who they hit if off with right away. In some cases, you may even get your own room, though it is rare for freshmen. If you are headed off to college, it is important to give yourself a space that is personalized that offers you comfort. At the end of the day following your classes, you want to come home to a room that, even if small, provides a feeling of comfort. Dorm rooms can be cold, uninviting spaces, but with a little planning and some creativity, even the dullest rooms can be fun. Even if the room initially looks like all the rest on your floor, you can personalize the space so you have somewhere to go when you are feeling homesick. The same rules for personalizing your home work for your dorm room. Create a personalized, fun space that provides you with a place to relax. There are plenty of options for organizing even the most boring, boxiest dorm rooms. You may not have the space or money for anything elaborate like mezzanines or pallet racking, but you can go beyond the traditional milk crates with wooden shelving that can be painted to match the décor.
Most of the time you will not have an option to paint your dorm room walls, but sometimes buildings do allow this. If you have a desire to turn your dorm rooms walls a different color, be sure to check with the school before attempting paint or more permanent wall coverings.
However, if paint is not allowed, there are other options for adding color. You can hang tapestries on the wall, hang posters, or secure fabric to the wall temporarily with fabric adhesive.
Flooring also provides a way to add color. There are numerous rugs from which to choose that allow you to brighten a space even better than paint would. The room may feel cozier if you use area rugs to section of a sleeping area, a lounging area, and a study area. Even if these spaces are small, separating them can help you stay organized.
Finally, it is important to personalize the space even further. Once you get your colors straight, you can add accessories to a space that will make it uniquely your own. Bring photos from home of your family and friends and hang them on walls or display them on shelves. You will feel most comfortable in a space that reminds you of the friends and family you have back home.