Dorm rooms are small and drab. At Décor 2 Ur Door, we understand this and want your new home away from home to be the room of your dreams.



Good bye blank walls and boring dorm bedding. Exciting things are on the horizon. Let’s get started.



Get your dorm room layout. If possible get the furniture measurements and work with your roomie(s) to get a plan that works for both of you. If one snores, the beds should be across the room from each other. Also, if one is a night owl and the other a morning riser… across the room. Place lighting (lamps/floor lamps) for late night studying in appropriate spots- near desk or over bed etc. Decide if you want dressers back to back.. side by side as room divider Play with it. Decide who gets the bunk, if beds are on risers etc…

Got your plan… now get your color scheme. If possible, try to coordinate with your dorm roommate for the best dorm looks. However, this is not a must. Make sure you reach a happy medium here as you don’t want to start off on bad note. Try to each have your own style and link colors.

Add rugs for buffering those cold and often dirty floors. Add by sink (small) and larger size off the bed. Try a yoga mat as a rug… long, colorful, and cushy.

Windows Add panels. I prefer long panels for color pop and light diffuser. Use a small pvc pole cut to size and add “finials” with round Styrofoam balls covered in fabric and hot glued to the ends. Panels are also great to cover the closet. Remove the doors and store under the beds for another option(look)

Walls- Many options here. Get a memo board or bulletin board. LOVE vinyl wall art for walls. These allow selection of font, color, size… and are removable. Very popular are monograms (giant) and collage frame collections- these are inexpensive and major impact and way to show off friends and family.

Now for my specialty and favorite part… DRUM ROLL… dorm bedding. Don’t get caught in the bedding blahs. Get creative!

Load up with pillows for comfort. I design pillows that are removable for cleaning (you will spill) And reversible fabrics (you will get bored). Add many sizes and feels to make your hangout popular and cozy. Definitely get a sham. King shams make great pseudo-headboard.



Add a custom dorm headboard for great look and cushy dense foam comfort. You’ll by spending lots of time here so make it durable, fun and comfortable.



Dorm sheets- TXL sheets are often required; however, jersey cotton twins are often sufficient when pinned in corners. Check for thread counts- I find girls love the jersey cotton feel and they wash well. Beech cotton are also popular. Add monogramming for special touch and ability to keep up with your things are the laundry.



Make sure you get mattress protector/pad. Those mattresses need life and help for a dreamy sleep.



Dorm duvet covers are very popular for cleaning and ability to specify down/poly inserts for feel preference. Select fabrics you love! Fix the inset to the cover with Velcro spots or safety pins.



Get a great throw blanket. So many fun patterns and cuddly feels are available. Find one you LOVE! One that gives you that hug back.



Last but certainly not least, the bed skirt. This serves a double purpose…1. style-add color/pattern 2.function-hide the storage. Make sure you determine the drop needed(are you using risers?) and how it will be situated as maybe you only need a 1-sided bed skirt panel and not a foot panel depending on the furniture configuration.



Storage Be as organized as possible in such tight quarters. Use under the bed bins with rollers. Stackable crates. Large pack-rat totes. Invest in these as they will make your life so much easier.

Dorm Chair Slipcovers These are really popular now. With your “designer” look dorm and the oldie chair- clash! Add a slipcover to jazz it up and make you want to sit in that desk chair and STUDY!





These thoughts should get your creative juices flowing! If you need assistance, please let me help. Years of designing and two daughter’s dorms and sorority houses qualifies me as “Dorm Diva”! Enjoy decorating your dorm and your college dorm experience. http://www.decor-2-ur-door.com

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Dorm Decorating - Express Yourself




The excitement and anticipation of beginning college may have you thinking about your new living quarters. Dorm rooms are drab, one size fits all sorts of places, but with a little dorm decorating, you can have a place that feels just like home, maybe even better. The key to having a great room is picking things that you need and then making those items just as fun as they are functional. If you are not the decorating type, there are packages that you can buy that are “rooms to go”. These are all inclusive packages that take the guesswork out of the designs. You can get all of your coordinating bedding as well as many accessories that match your tastes.



Dorm decorating is probably one of the very first things you think about, beyond what classes you will take. It is so important because it is the place you will call home for the school year. You don’t want to come “home” to a lifeless and depressing mess. You want your dorm to be engaging, uplifting, and above all, comfortable. Customizing your design is the best way to express who you are while keeping the room a functional space to work and rest. You should start by looking at color schemes. You can choose this by picking your favorite colors or colors that make you feel happy. Once you have your color, you can move on to style.



Style is particularly important to dorm decorating because it can tell your dorm mates or visitors about who you are instantly. Of course, there is more to you than style, but if you have plain colors and no style then that may be the only impression some people get of you. You can pick simple patterns like stripes or polka dots for a classic, almost preppy, look or dramatic prints to show your flare for the arts. You could also have a flowery print to further express your feminine side or earthy tones and shapes to show your love for nature.



Your dorm room needs to be personal. It needs to show who you are and what you love. You can make it more personal by dorm decorating with your accessories. Pillows are a great source to show your personality. You could use a picture pillow with a picture of your family or friends from home or a monogrammed pillow is always elegant. You can also get pillows with your sorority or college name to show your school pride. The options are endless when it comes to creating a custom dorm room. Visit
Decor 2 Ur Door for all your bedding and accessory needs.

Enjoy Ur Journey!

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