When you enter college, you are given the opportunity to reestablish a new social image or at least leave behind the bad one that you had in high school. So why not boost your popularity level by revamping your boring institutional dorm room into a cool dorm room that will surely impress all of your new friends.

Most dorm rooms are limited in space so you will need to figure out a way to add style and personality to your space creatively and cheaply without breaking the bank. If you do not mind second hand stores, you may like to consider places like Goodwill or Salvation Army which offers many vintage selections at great prices, and best of all, you will come out feeling good knowing that you are serving a cause. For the non-philanthropists or those who just don’t like thrift shops, retailers like Target is a great place to shop for quality chic bedroom furniture and accessories that is geared towards college students without having to spend a bundle.

Now that you have considered a few places to shop at for a cool dorm room, you can now decide what to look for first. A great place to start is the largest piece of furniture, your bed. Your dorm room comes standard with an ordinary twin bed which may still have alcohol stains left by the last resident. So you will definitely want to cover this up with a set of matching colorful print sheets and comforter which will add a lot of zest to your lackluster room. You can also adorn it with some complimentary décor pillows to give it a cozier feel.

Since you will be living on campus, you may want to consider some seating options since you will most likely have your fellow classmates stopping by. A great option for this is an ottoman, which is a nice versatile piece of furniture that can be used as both a seat as well as a table. Be sure to pick out one that has a removable top that offers added storage space inside to help eliminate clutter. Other easy single seating options are bean bags, sphere chairs, boom chairs which appeals to college students as they can be easily moved and put away. These come in different colors and patterns which will add to the look of your cool dorm room.

If your ceiling light is not bright enough, you can look into buying halogen lamps which are a staple in the college dorms as it is functional, attractive and yet inexpensive. If you have a roommate and you need to do a lot of late night studying, you will need a lamp which is functional as well as a decorative to accessorize your desk. There is a wide range of styles and looks to choose from so you can find one that will not only make a big impression on your room but one that is also give off the perfect lighting for your the studying environment.

Not all dorms come equipped with a desk chair, but if it does, it will most likely not be too comfortable. You should find one that is ergonomic with a nice contouring lumbar that it is conducive to long hours of studying.

An easy way to jazz up a space is to dress up a boring wall with a decorative piece, whether it is arty painting, decorative mirror, a poster of your favorite movie star or you can even go for personalized signs which will definitely add some coolness into your dorm room.

When deciding on a look for your cool dorm room, you can consider a theme or a particular style. Try to choose bolder and more colorful patterns that will give your room a more youthful edgy look but keep from being too over the top. Lastly, make sure that all of the elements are cohesive and complimentary with each other, and then you will be assured to live in one of the cool dorm rooms.

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