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Dorms That Make A Difference
By Gail McCauley
for Rental Decorating Digest
Photo courtesy of
collegebedlofts.com
There are no “rules” or
“directions” for decorating a dorm space. Regardless of whether you have
relative or friend who will before long be living in a dorm, or if you
will soon be living in a dorm yourself; read on for dynamic tips and
inspiring ideas that maximize creativity, minimize clutter and help to
create a one-of-a-kind dorm decor!
One of major challenges
of designing the dorm room focuses on the size of the area. When working
with any compact living area, incorporating multi-functional furnishings
enormously optimizes usable space.
Purchasing a loft bed vignette takes
advantage of vertical room space that may otherwise be overlooked or
underutilized.
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If a chest of drawers is not necessary, for
example, consider removing the drawers and utilizing the available drawer
space as open shelving to accommodate books, magazines or other
necessities.
Photo courtesy of
collegebedlofts.com
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 “Found”
space underneath the elevated loft bed can be used for any number of
purposes. You may opt to create a cozy reading nook with the
addition of a comfortable chair, small decorative table and floor lamp.
(Storage hassocks and ottomans provide comfort for tired feet as well as
practical storage space for extra linens, throws and bedding.).
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Explore
the possibility of fashioning a space for roommates and friends with the
addition of a small futon. Additional options that increase storage
include filing cabinets and stackable crates, which can be festively
decorated with wallpaper borders, appliqués or painted with stencils or
freehand designs to highlight a specific color scheme or dorm room theme.
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Using exciting
color and fabrics to coordinate with the bed ensemble is a stylish way to
show personal style in a dorm space.
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Select a favorite
color scheme and inject small touches of the desired palette throughout
the dorm space.
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Today’s washable
slipcovers offer innovative colors, fashionable motifs and easy care
fabrications that are available to clothe a multitude of traditional as
well as unexpected furnishings including; sofas, loveseats, recliners,
ottomans and dining chairs.
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Old throw pillows with
dated colors and fabrics can be easily recycled with the help of
contemporary slipcovers for pillows that featuring today’s hottest plush
fabrics and earthy, vibrant or muted colors.
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Adorn beds with pillows
that offer a variety of sizes and shapes for extra beauty and comfort.
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Handmade quilts, afghans
and throws lend custom elegance when folded at the foot of a bed, and
offer “in a jiffy” comfort for chilly evenings.
When designing a dorm
space that touts design uniqueness; remember that it is possible to
fashion a clean and uncluttered area where there is a place for everything
and personal style is not sacrificed!
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