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The diversity of dorm decor

September 10, 2021 admin

For many college students, being on a physical campus can be exhilarating: one of the most anticipated freedoms is dorm living.

Many students have never lived on their own and have never had the freedom to decorate a space that will function as their home for the next ten months.

There’s no parents or guardians, no prying siblings—just themselves (with the exception of a roommate). Many start planning decorations months in advance, looking for inspiration that gives life to a new home away from home.

Decor provides the story of each student and a sense of comfort as they build

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TikTok #dorm content is driving a new category of home decor

September 8, 2021 admin

In the TikTok era, even dorm rooms become a backdrop for #content. With more than 3 million incoming freshmen looking to fly their parents’ coops this fall, students are flocking to TikTok for inspiration on how to make their concrete cells sparkle.

There’s a cottage industry of influencers and home decor brands ready to help these newly independent students glam up their tiny homes. MTV’s Cribs meets Extreme Home Makeover, but for dorms.

“We’re seeing a lot of dorm room hauls,” Mae Karwowski, CEO and founder of influencer marketing firm Obviously, told Retail Brew. “Dorm room decorating has really taken

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Bedroom and dorm decorating as the kids get back to school

September 6, 2021 admin

Remember the joy of decorating your room as a child? Getting to take control of what was on the walls and your bed was a form of self-expression and a taste of freedom. And many kids are needing a bit of freedom as the new school year starts — along with a fresh look now that school is out of bedrooms and back in classrooms.

Here are some tips and ideas for kids still living at home and those heading off to college.

Trendy dorm decor

If you want to send your kids off to college with some trendy items,

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Add new emotions to your dorm room this semester

September 1, 2021 admin

Scientists and psychologists have studied the effect that colors have on the mind for years and have discovered that having certain colors in a person’s vicinity may affect their emotions. Having certain colors abundant in one’s living space can lead to either positive or negative emotions. Here is your beginner’s guide to understanding what emotions different colors can evoke and how you can integrate them into your dorm room or living space this semester.

Red

When it comes to red, studies suggest you may want to use it in short supply. Red represents intensity, and studies show that having an

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10 Best Dorm Room Decorating Ideas and Tips for 2021

August 20, 2021 admin

Whether you’re living in a shared dorm or your childhood bedroom, at Seventeen, we believe you can make any space stylish, all while on a budget. That’s why we polled you, our readers, on the biggest decorating hurdles you face whatever your situation. Then, we partnered with House Beautiful to tap some of their favorite designers to advise. In this installment: The dorm room.

Whoever told you that a dorm room couldn’t be stylish and functional clearly didn’t speak to the right people. That’s right, you heard it here first — your dorm room aesthetic can absolutely be on

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Best dorm room wall decor

August 12, 2021 admin

Which dorm wall decor is best?

Now that you’ve got the essentials covered, it’s time to dive into the fun part of living on campus: decorating your dorm. Wall decor is a good place to start because it’s one of the first things you’ll see when you enter the room.

Dorm walls are usually barren and humdrum, but the right accessories can add pops of color and personality. Motivational artwork, for example, may add positivity and inspiration to the space. Marquees and fairy lights can boost a dorm’s brightness, while a wall tapestry can make the room appear more spacious.

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Dorm decor ideas according to interior designers

August 12, 2021 admin

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As college kids prepare to head to campus this fall, one thing’s for sure — their dorm shopping experience is nothing like the days of yore. Today’s students are completely making over their dorm rooms, adding their own style and personalities to the spaces via temporary and (mostly) affordable decor.

“Moving away to college is such a huge transition and in times of academic uncertainty due to Covid, designing a space with all of the comforts of home is more likely to provide students with a sense of peace as they navigate life as a new college student,”

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