A college dorm room might be the only place that gets decorated and redecorated more than your own bedroom, but it doesn’t have to be difficult! With the right dorm room decoration tips, you can make your dorm feel like home while still being able to study and sleep comfortably in it. Here are some tips on how to decorate your dorm room as a guy, both before school starts and during your college years.
Esports space
For a lot of guys, their space is the most important part of their dorm. Plus, with esports becoming more popular, some might need a space to game on. Here are some tips for creating a gaming station. Find a desk that you can clear off for your gaming needs. Buy an ergonomic chair. Use a gaming mouse and keyboard instead of your usual devices.
Easy to clean
The dorm should be easy to clean up. A lot of dorm rooms are made with carpet, which is a nightmare to clean up. To avoid this, use rugs and mats as much as possible. Carpeting can be easily replaced with linoleum or hardwood flooring, but it’s much more expensive than rugs and mats.
Have a cozy space
A cozy space is one of the most important things in dorm decor. Having a place to study, relax, or just hang out with friends will help make your dorm feel like home.
Some people might like to have a TV in their lounge area as well as some other furniture such as a futon or even some pillows and blankets. Make sure you have outlets near the couches and chairs so that you can charge your electronics without running too many cords throughout the room.
Choose light fixtures wisely
When selecting light fixtures, it is important to make sure that they are going to be adequate. You want to make sure that they are not too dim and too bright. Dim lights can leave people feeling lazy and lethargic, while bright lights will stimulate the brain, making it difficult to sleep. On the other hand, you don’t want a room that is too dark or else you won’t be able to see anything.
Go for warm colors
Incorporating warm colors into your dorm room will help create a cozy environment and can be an inexpensive way to do so. Warm colors include browns, tans, oranges, yellows, and golds. Choosing warm colors will also help make your room seem larger as they’re complementary with cooler colors such as blues, greens, and purples.
Don’t overdo it on posters
Although posters can be a great addition to your dorm room, if you end up with too many of them it will make your room feel cluttered and crowded. Ideally, you should only have one or two posters on your wall. Keep them small and simple so that they don’t take up too much space in your room.
Wall Stickers
Wall stickers are a great way to spruce up a drab dorm room. They’re easy to apply, and make a big impact when done correctly. Plus, they can be taken down fairly easily if you decide to change your mind later on down the road. The downside is that most wall decals aren’t very affordable (especially if you want something high-quality). If you’re looking to save money, opt for inexpensive poster boards or foam boards instead!
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