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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Custom Dorm Bedding - Starting College with a Great Dorm




Moving into a dorm for the first time can be exciting, but it can also be a little intimidating. You can make the transition easier by creating a fun, inviting dorm room for yourself. With the right dorm bedding and accessories, you can hit the ground running this year. Your dorm room needs to be comfortable and functional, but it also needs to express who you are as an individual. Custom dorm bedding is the ultimate expression of who you are. At Décor 2 Ur Door, you can find the perfect designer dorm looks for any style.



Dorm decorating can be fun, especially if you are able to customize the room. There are literally hundreds of prints to choose from and several layout choices as well. You can design your duvet, pillowcases, throw pillows, bed skirt, curtains, sheets, and even your headboard and chair slipcovers! Your custom dorm bedding can be an extension of your personality. The fabrics that are available to use range from preppy and fun to trendy and sophisticated and much more. You can even have your custom bedding monogrammed with your name or your sorority. With a little help from the design team at Décor 2 Ur Door, your dorm room could be everyone’s favorite hang out.



A dorm room has to be so many things. It needs to be a place to sleep, sometimes to eat, study, relax, laugh, cry, and share. To meet all of these needs, you need form and function. Custom dorm bedding can take care of many of the needed functions. Add a coordinating lap desk and it can be even more. Don’t forget to find some great wall art to finish the look. You should also think about storage containers. Most dorm designs don’t allow for a lot of storage. You can find pretty containers that match your room perfectly. This will help you keep up with your stuff and stay organized despite your new busy schedule.





Your room does not have to be drab just because it is a college dorm room. It can be fun and lively with bright colors or fresh with earth tones and great prints. Your custom dorm bedding should be whatever fits your sense of style and personality. A great design is in the details, using great colors and prints can make your dorm room shine. Add coordinating accessories and you can have a beautiful designer dorm room. Make your first year away from home both memorable and enjoyable by making your dorm room your sanctuary.

Make Ur world beautiful!

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