I have decided to do a few blog posts for tips on specific parts of a dorm room. This one is going to be all about a dorm room bed - different ways to decorate it, and some things you might want to consider purchasing for it. Hope you enjoy!
- Try to coordinate with your roommate
- For example, for freshman year, my roommate centered all of her things around a purple and zebra theme, and I centered everything around a pink and zebra theme. That way, we both had that zebra accent that tied our room together, but we each had a different color that made the room our own. You can either do something like that, or even get the exact same bedding as each other! It's completely up to you, but coordinating in some way really makes the room look complete.
- Do some DIY - make a temporary headboard out of cardboard and fabric
- If you Google something like "DIY headboard cardboard," a bunch of Pinterest posts and websites will come up that will show you exactly how to do this. It's a fun and affordable way to add a cute touch to your dorm room that will make it feel like home! This also won't do anything to mess up your walls.
- Throw pillows
- A couple throw pillows will just add a fun decoration to your bed! It will make it look more full. You can even add a bunch of them to fill up your bed if you would like! You can get them in all sorts of different colors to match your color scheme. I really recommend checking out Ross, T.J. Maxx, Marshall's, or Home Goods. They have some really affordable throw pillows, and they usually sell them in sets of two!
- Mattress pad, mattress topper, and bed bug protector
- Make sure you at least get the mattress pad and mattress topper! I didn't feel a need to buy a bed bug protector because I had the mattress pad, plus I was in a brand new suite that had just been built the semester before I got there. If you would like to get a bed bug protector just to be safe though, go for it! I also really recommend a mattress topper. Dorm room mattresses are not comfortable to sleep on by themselves, even if you are in a new suite. It doesn't have to be anything expensive either - I got one at Bed Bath & Beyond for $20, and it worked perfectly. So comfortable!
- Buy some good pillows
- If you only splurge on one bedding item, I would definitely recommend purchasing some great pillows. I wouldn't recommend getting the cheapest ones that you can find. They may seem nice when you first buy them, but I promise you that they will completely flatten out within a couple weeks, and you will feel like you aren't even sleeping with a pillow at all. Target has some really nice pillows that aren't expensive, but also aren't the cheapest things in the world! They are very nice quality.
- Nice sheets - be careful with cheap ones!
- There's nothing wrong with buying some inexpensive sheets, but definitely be careful with the cheap quality ones. I bought the cheapest ones that I could find at Wal-Mart for my freshman year. They were black, and at the end of the year I realized that they left a huge black mark on my walls, even though I washed them before I put them on the bed. It wouldn't come off the wall, so I ended up having to pay that as a damage. (Also make sure you're careful with your dorm room, they will charge you for the smallest things at the end of the year!) Just be careful with your sheets! I plan on getting some nicer ones at Bed Bath & Beyond this year.
- Body Pillow
- My body pillow was my best friend in my dorm room! I absolutely loved that thing. I definitely recommend getting one - I bought a memory foam one from Wal-Mart for about 20 bucks, and it was SO comfortable to sleep with. You can also buy colorful and fun body pillow covers to match your bedding!
- Lift your bed for extra storage
- If your bed is adjustable, lifting it as high as it can go is a great way to get some extra storage! You will be able to store shoes, clear drawers with clothes or food, and a hamper under there. You're going to want every little bit of storage you can get! Some colleges even offer to loft your bed, so you could put your desk and/or dresser under there and get some more space out on the floor!
- Fun comforter/duvet
- I mentioned this in my Top Ten Dorm Room Essentials post, but I'm just going to say it again here because I think it's very important! Your bed the focal point of your entire room, and it will set the tone for it. You want a comforter that you will like to see every day!
- At least one blanket
- I recommend keeping at least one blanket on your bed or somewhere in your room, even if it's super hot in there. You never know when there could be a cold night, or if you'll get sick and feel unnaturally cold! It also will add a touch of color or decoration to your bed.
Thanks for reading this, and I really hope it helped some of you out! I plan on making a couple more blog posts on bathroom and closet tips, but if you have any other requests for something specific in the dorm room, feel free to comment or e-mail me at pasororitygirl@gmail.com! Thank you again, and happy dorm room shopping :) xoxo
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