The Don’ts of Dorm Room Decor
Don’t
•Over-purchase for your dorm room. The room is small, and buying everything in sight will just make your room look cluttered.
• Buy the most expensive thing you see. Instead, shop around for items that are durable and that fit in your budget.
• Sit in the dark. Dorm rooms are equipped with a florescent overhead light, but it is important to have good lighting, like a lamp, near reading and working space, especially if you plan on reading The Colonnade.
• Avoid communicating with your roommate. You and your roommate may need to sort out things like color scheme, and which one is going to bring the TV, fridge or microwave.
• Line the room with empty beer and liquor bottles. It’s tacky, plus you will probably get in trouble with your RA for drinking on school property.
• Burn candles in your room, and avoid setting off the fire alarms in your building. Instead, buy some scented oils or air freshener plug-ins.
• Neglect your floor space when decorating. A small area rug can add color to your room, and cover up those ugly tile floors.
• Forget to bring plenty of storage bins and hanging racks. While you are provided with some storage, it may not be enough for all of your essentials.
• Bring all of your most expensive electronics. While it may be nice to watch a movie or play video games on a 52 inch flat-screen TV, it could possibly attract issues such as theft or a clumsy friend could knock it over
• Hesitate to raise your bed, it could open up more space for some extra storage.
Sources: The Daily Orange
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