The days of boring, bland dorm rooms are over. There are a lot of great ways to spruce up your dorm room so it stands out from the rest! Here are some fun tips to help your style shine through in your small space.
Back to School: Dorm Decor
Lisa Parker
To create more room, set up your bed like a daybed. Hang a great framed bulletin board above then surround it with photos and prints “framed” in Washi tape. Such a great look that you can easily change out and freshen up. Removable wallpaper is also a fun way to add color and pattern. If you don’t want to use it all over, just use it on an accent wall or on the ceiling for an unexpected touch.
A small side table next to your bed that can double as extra seating is a must, as well as a soft rug under foot. A trendy task lamp and fun desk chair are great ways to spruce up a bland desk.
Finish off the room with fun textiles. A vibrant print on your bedding and some eclectic throw pillows go a long way to bring your room to life. You can also hang inexpensive drapery panels to soften up the space.
And voila! You will have the chicest dorm in the building!
About the Author:
Lisa Washburn Parker entered the interior design world in 2006, starting her Austin-based firm Lisa Parker Interiors, after a 13-year career as a ballerina with Ballet Austin. Much like her versatility in both classical and modern dance, she fuses her love for both traditional and modern design to create elegant spaces by mixing vintage and antique finds with new, modern pieces and textiles.
Lisa strives to make each project unique while reflecting her clients tastes and needs. Her firm accepts a wide range of projects, and she is accomplished in working hand-in-hand with architects and builders to manage larger construction projects from start to completion.
As a wife and mother of two young boys and a dog, Lisa knows the importance of creating both beautiful and functional spaces that can hold up to the rigors of a family. Visit her website: www.lisaparkerinteriors.com.