Welcome to your dorm room. It’s the place you’ll sleep, study, hang out, order pizza after the dining halls closeÌýand so much more. It might be hard to picture it when you first move in, but with a few tips and tricks, it’ll feel like a second home in no time! The asked students and alumni what they do to save space, decorateÌýand get their dorm roomÌýship shape. Here are a few of the top tips for achieving your dream room:
1. Try lofting your bed! It’s a great way to get creative with your floor plan.
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2. Take advantage of wall space.ÌýUse these damage-free methods for hanging storage and decor. Nobody likes a blank space (cue TSwift).
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3. Fashion a cork board for form and function.ÌýThis DIY project has the dual purpose of decorating your dorm, and keeping you organized!
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4. Take lighting into your own hands!ÌýWhen you’re having a zen study session, skip the overheads and go for Christmas lights, tea candlesÌýand lamps (oh my).
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We hope these tips help you start to deck out your dorm room! Have your own dorm life advice to add? Let us know with #UNHSocial, and in your finished dorm pics on Instagram!
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Written By:
Kayleigh Kane ’16 | UNH Tales