Dorm Room Chic: Bedding Essentials for a Small Space
Dorm Room Essentials
Congratulations on making it to college! Now it’s time to get ready for morning classes, studying until dawn, and learning how to live independently. What better place to express that newly gained independence than in your dorm room? While it may be small, that doesn’t mean you can’t make it your own. Ever Lasting is here to help with giving recommendations on the essentials you need for your new room and tips on how you can style your dorm room to make it stand out!
1. Express Yourself Through Fashionable Bedding
When you are planning to decorate your dorm room, a good place to start is your bed. Once the bedding is picked out, everything else will fall into place!
When looking for your bedding, it’s good to know your style and tastes ahead of time. If you enjoy gothic aesthetics, an all black bedding set or a black and white bedding set may be what you’re looking for. If you lean more towards the coquette style, you may prefer a bedding set that’s pink and decorated with numerous bows. If you are into cottagecore, look for gingham pattern or floral pattern bedding sets.
If you’re unsure of what you like, that’s no problem! Ever Lasting has a range of styles that appeal to lovers of minimalism, maximalism, vintage, and many more! Take a look through Ever Lasting's catalog to see what appeals to you most.
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2. Add Cute Pillows to Give Your Bed more Personality
There’s nothing in the world like the feeling of returning to your dorm after an arduously long day of classes and crashing onto your pillow for a good night's sleep, and what better pillow is there to fall asleep on than a stylish one? Pairing the right pillows with the right bedding creates a cohesive look for the whole room. Add some decorative pillows or stuffed animals to add a dash of personality and comfort to your dorm room.
If you’re not sure what pillows to buy, here are a couple recommendations for pillows based on some popular aesthetics:
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For the Girly Girls:
Go for a blush pink or pale purple colored pillow for a feminine look.
If you want to go super girly, look for pillows with lace and bows.
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For Cottagecore Lovers:
Aim for colors that evoke images of nature like green, brown, pink, and yellow.
Decorative pillows in the shape of flowers add a nice finishing touch to a cottagecore dorm room.
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For the Minimalists:
One color pillows are always in style, so it’s good to start there for pillows.
Neutral colors like beige, pale greens, and greys are recommended to achieve a minimalistic look.
3. Add a Blanket for Warmth and Style
Always keep an extra blanket on hand! One time when I was in college, my heater broke down, which left my apartment unbearably cold. At the time, I had only one thin blanket which did little to protect me from the freezing nights. So keep some spare blankets just in case! Not only are they practical, but they can contribute to the overall look of your dorm room. Luckily, Ever Lasting has several styles of blankets designed for all seasons and made from materials like fleece, cotton, and velvet.
4. Complete the Look With Wall Decor
Don’t forget to decorate the walls of your dorm room! You can utilize the vertical space in a variety of ways to truly create a dorm room that stands out. With just some Command hooks and creativity, you can truly make your dorm space feel like you! As an example, one of my roommates in college hung vinyl record sleeves from their favorite music artists as decor. There are endless possibilities, so make your wall your canvas!
What you add to your walls will depend on your preferred aesthetic, but if you’re having trouble thinking of ideas, here are some suggestions to get you started:
Add posters from your favorite bands to show others your devotion.
Hang fairy lights to create a feeling of magic and otherworldliness when you walk in.
If you're artsy, adorn your walls with what inspires you to create.
Cork boards are great for when you have any spur of the moment ideas, notes that you want to keep in one place, reminders of important due dates, or goals that you can quickly write down and pin up.
Wall hanging organizers are great for increasing the amount of space to put things like pens, pencils,staplers, and other things.
Add a wall hanging coat rack to your dorm room for your jackets and backpack.
Conclusion: Make Your Room Stand Out!
College will be difficult, but at least you will come back to a dorm room you’ll be happy to rest and spend time in. Make your dorm room fit your aesthetic with fashionable bedding sets, pillows, blankets, and wall decor.
Summary
Express Yourself Through Fashionable Bedding: Find out what speaks to you. Once you figure that out, everything else will fall into place.
Use Cute Pillows to Give Your Bed more Personality: Create a cohesive bedding look with cute pillows.
Add a Blanket for Warmth and Style: Keep away the cold with stylish blankets.
Complete the Look With Wall Decor: Use your wall space to add more pizzazz to your dorm room.
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What size should I get?
In terms of sizing, most college dorms have Twin XL beds. In that case, we recommend going with a small size bed set and flat sheet. If you're looking for a fresh start or not sure where to begin, we recommend checking out our bundles! Each bundle will include a pillow, duvet insert and bedding set! It is also already pre discounted! Say heyyy to savings.
Don't see the bundle for the style of bedding set you like? Reach out to us and we might be able to make it happen! :)
For more info on bedding and sizing check out our size guide.
How should I decorate my room?
However you feel fit! No matter your style or aesthetic, Ever Lasting has a huge selection of bedding, we're sure you'll find something you love. ♡ Don't forget to share your progress and room makeovers with us by using #EverLastingMakeover and tagging us @EverLastingFabric.
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