By StatePoint Media, for Clay Today
When older kids head off to college and see the drab walls and bare windows of a dorm room, they’re bound to feel “boring.” Instead, dorm residents should view their new space as a blank canvas waiting to be redesigned.
With a pinch of creativity, a dash of DIY spirit – and some guidance from Duck Brand – Students can transform the bare space into a cozy, stylish oasis that encourages relaxation and productivity.
Spice up walls with patterns
Adding prints, textures or color to boring white walls doesn’t always have to be a permanent change — but they can make a big difference when it comes to spicing up a dorm’s decor. Products like EasyLiner Removeable Adhesive Laminate offer quick, affordable, and dorm-friendly solutions to temporarily transform living space. Whether you want to create a brick backdrop for the whole wall, a marble backsplash behind desks or dressers, or cut-out geometric shapes as accents, the easy-to-use product offers a wealth of patterns for endless creative uses (that can be easily removed at the end of the year).
Creating familiarity with photos
When college students move away from home for the first time, they’ll likely be longing for family and friends. Photos of familiar faces will help them overcome homesickness and help new friends and roommates get to know them a little better. Whether they’re creating photo collages on posters, hanging individual pictures with clothespins on a decorative string, or crafting unique paper frames for memorable moments, college students should hang each picture using dorm-approved adhesives that won’t damage walls. Duck Max Strength Nano-Grab Double-Sided Gel Tape is ideal for hanging wall art because it offers long-lasting adhesion and is easy to apply and remove from most surfaces without leaving a sticky residue.
Setting up the floor
After the walls, the floor is the most important surface in the dorm room. Instead of buying bare carpet remnants sold on most campuses, college students can add a textured or fluffy rug for instant comfort and style. Choose a round shape or one with vibrant colors and patterns to add personality to the room.
Create inviting windows
Windows are often overlooked in dorm decor, but with a little creativity, they can easily be made to stand out. Students should consider sheer curtains to let in natural light while creating a soft, open feel. If the room doesn’t have curtain hardware installed, they can use a tension rod to avoid damaging walls or window frames. For a pop of color or texture, drape colorful fabrics or scarves over the window, or frame the entire window with strips of removable adhesive laminate.
Pop with pillow
Pillows are an effortless and impactful way to add a pop of color and instant decor to a dorm room. Use a mix of sizes, patterns, and fabrics to transform a simple bed into a sensational seating area. Or place a few oversized pillows on the floor to create a cozy study nook. Plus, pillows are easy to swap out, allowing students to change their dorm decor to suit the seasons without much effort or expense.
For more information and inspiration, visit duckbrand.com/home-and-diy/home-diy.
By following this dorm room decorating guide, college students can easily add great style to their small dorm room.
