New books, new clothes, new friends, and new classes are a lot for someone to handle all at once, but it is equally important to have their new dorm room looking stylish and organized.
Confidence in your style shines through you as you interact with other people.
Organization in your life helps you stay on top of the day to day which in turn helps maintain stress levels.
These are important reasons why having a well designed dorm room makes a world of a difference.
An important thing to keep in mind when dealing with small spaces is that its important to identify how each part of the room is going to be used.
Designating the sleep space, study space, and a space to relax and entertain will help new students mentally stay organized and focused.
Once you know how the room is going to be used, you can make a list of everything you need to get the project started.
Bulletin boards, microwaves, shelves and boxes are all staples of any room and can be used through college.
Parents are already spending a fortune on the education, books, food, and daily expenses, so while the dorm room should look good, it shouldn't break the bank.
Also, after the first or second year of college, the kids are no longer in the shoebox of a room and move into greek housing or get apartments.
This makes it important to buy furniture that is versatile and decor that can easily blend into other spaces.
Places like Target and Iked offer great pocket book saving options, but to achieve a more unique look, its important to seek out sale items and even garage sales.
Repurposing furniture you have in your own home can also be a great way to give an old piece of furniture a new look.
After all the hard work is done, your student will love his own room and feel ready to start this new chapter in life!