Turn your college dorm into chic, comfy space
This is the fun part — decorating your college dorm. Whether this is your first year, or you're returning to a double, treasured single or off-campus apartment, making the place look fabulous is key to starting the school year off right. Who can study with drab walls? Here are some great furniture and decor finds to make your space special.
FORM & FUNCTION You're going to need to store stuff, and have a place for people to sit. Enter the Anthology Sit & Store Folding Ottoman (seen here in Bungalow print). The removable padded lid/seat opens to an interior compartment. It also features two side outer pockets for stuffing more stuff. Folds up when you don't need it. $19.99 at Bed, Bath & Beyond, bedbathandbeyond. com.
LIGHTEN UP
Is it home without a garland of string lights? Nope. Twinkle Star’s 10 feet of Fairy String Lights features 20 photo clips for hanging pictures and such, and it's LED battery powered. $8.99 on amazon.com.
CURL UP
A great place to read, study or nap, the Saucer Chair, which comes in light gray or rose gold metallic, folds up for storage when not in use. $29.99-$39.99 from Bed, Bath & Beyond, bedbathandbeyond.com. SNUG AS A BUG IN A
A rug can make or break a room, so choose one with great pops of color. This 4-feet-by-5A-feet Tufted Accent Rug in Pink gets an A in the style department, and the price is easy on the wallet. $29.99 at Target; target.com. POINT TAKEN Make your mantra part of your decor with this gray lumbar throw pillow. $16.99 at Target; target.com.
FABRIC ART
Give your walls a touch of boho chic with this Daniella Floral Tapestry from Urban Outfitters. Usually $49, the 50-inch-by-50-inch piece is now on sale for $34.