Décor for your room
As a new wave of freshmen embark on their journey to Milledgeville on Aug. 16, students will be preparing for residence hall living. In addition to stocking up on all the essentials, they will strive to give their new homes some spunk by adding their own creative touches.
The university provides students with a bed, dresser, bookshelf and a desk and chair, but it is up to the students to make the room their own.
“With only a modest budget, a little effort and thoughtful planning, a dorm room or apartment can be much more than a ‘white box,’” said Melissa Birdsong, vice president of trend, design and brand for Lowe’s quoted in a press release.
With the surge of home stores marketing their décor to teenagers and young adults it has become relatively easy for students to find all of their living essentials. According to Cindy Mc Clanahan, marketing coordinator for university housing, your decorating should reflect who you are as an individual. She suggests that students shouldn’t rely too heavily on prepackaged kits.
“Decorate for you, for your life and what inspires you. Put your own person into the room’s décor,” McClanahan said.
“A great rug, colorful drapery, a cool new lamp, even live plants provide ways to put your personal stamp on you new home away from home,” Birdsong said in a press release.
Even though the walls in the nearly 12-by-12 space are white, McClanahan encourages students to add as much color to the room through posters, artwork and pictures. Rentaldecorating.com suggests that students pick a color scheme and use those colors throughout the room.
“Just be creative and express yourself,” McClanahan said.
Additional ideas for students include showing your school spirit, old throw pillows, handmade quilts, curtains and afghans. Extra furniture such as chairs, futons, beanbag chairs, shelving units and bedside tables are great additions to any room.
Home décor just might be healthy for you too. According to rentaldecorating.com, making your own space feel like home is a great way to reduce freshman anxiety, homesickness and stress.
A challenge of designing out your residence hall room is making the most of the space that you are given. In the press release, Birdsong encouraged students to focus on efficiency with the space plan. McClanahan advises for students to build up by stacking things on top of one another and raising the beds to make room for your additional storage units.
There are no set guidelines to follow when decorating a residence hall room, but know that it is possible to transform a blank canvas into a space where your personal style will flourish. Before you know it your new room will surely be your home away from home.
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on Aug 8 2008. Filed under Features.
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