Post by @kikiastorofficial

The biggest dorm decor mistakes well-intentioned students and parents make: -a theme! too much matching -childish colors (pink! Lilac! Aqua!) and shiny fabrics. -fairy lights everywhere -“luxurious” touches- logos and fake fur. -the bed is about 6 feet high -springing for an elaborate headboard when you can still see the ugly footboard -a shag rug that will get trashed by the end of first quarter -monograms everywhere and word art -thinking sheets are curtains or slipcovers or wall hangings. They usually look uglier than whatever they’re covering. - trying to hide the fact that it is a dorm room Here’s what to do instead for a sensible look that ends up looking old money as a bonus: -limit buying anything new. Look around the house for things you can use. -don’t worry too much about matching -go for natural materials instead of synthetics -a corkboard with sentimental photographs is the best decor. -keep in mind that this is a room for a young person, a student, not a Disney courtesan or professional sorority sister -if you have an old rug, that can do wonders. -a few firm pillows are more practical than an elaborate headboard. -bring an attractive task lamp and a light for the bedside table. If you have one from home, they’ll always be better than what’s provided or what you can find at target.