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2. Hang a canopy over your bed for some extra drama (and also privacy).
3. Set up a stack of donut floor cushions so your dorm hall neighbors have a cushy place to sit.
4. Keep a pretty electric kettle on hand so you can brew up some tea or ho cho* for all of your new friends during spontaneous study seshes.
5. Transform a utility cart into a ~SnAcK StAtIoN~ that you can fill with all the goodies from care packages you get sent.
6. Make stepping out of bed in the mornings way easier by cushioning your feet with a faux sheepskin rug.
7. Decorate your bedskirt with colorful tassels to add a touch of whimsy.
8. One-up a cloth caddy and opt for a bedside shelf so you can keep a glass of water, your phone, and a snack at arm's reach — no climbing down from your loft bed every time you need something.
9. Make your bed with ultra-soft microfiber sheets that are even wrinkle-resistant!
10. Hang your favorite photos on golden wall clips that display them like the treasures they are: comforting reminders of your family and friends far away.
11. Lounge in a deep and plush chair that'll make watching your favorite show...UM, I mean reading your textbooks...way more pleasant.
12. Decorate the shit out of your room with string lights, because why the eff not.
13. Attach a sweet garland to the wall to help your new home feel as sweet as the old one.
14. Make your own cheery doormat so everyone on your hall knows that your room is the ~cool room~ to hang out in.
Take a peek at the full tutorial at I Spy DIY.
15. Always take off your shoes at the door and keep a pair of dorm-specific slippers. As soon as you slip them on, you'll think, Ahh, it's good to be home.
16. Stargaze from the comfort of your own room as you write those late-night papers: just hang this pretty metal star banner.
17. Throw together a faux headboard out of Styrofoam insulation board and your favorite fabric for a touch of luxe comfort.
18. Listen to your favorite tunes or TV show without bothering your roomie: just pop on these soft and sleep-friendly headphones that won't hurt your ears.
19. Cuddle up under a blanket with microfiber on one side and thick sherpa on the other so you can customize your level of warmth.
20. Listen to tunes and ease the longing for your family's doggo with a dachshund-shaped Bluetooth speaker.
21. Bond with your roomie by creating custom abstract curtains using paint to make your room less harsh.
22. Keep your space from being so dry all winter: set up a color-changing humidifier and essential oil diffuser to make your room a paradise.
23. Even if you're far away from your mom (and her cooking), hug a squishable grilled cheese to get a ~taste~ of home from afar.
24. Spring for a full-size duvet insert and cover rather than a twin XL so you can double it up for extra coziness and warmth.
25. While you're at it, add a three-inch memory foam mattress topper to make your dorm bed feel even *better* than your home one.
26. "Light up" some realistic electric candles because flames are 10/10 NOT allowed in your dorm. Sorry, Bath & Bodyworks candle fans.
27. And make the trek from the shower back to your room better by donning a plush, animal-shaped robe.
Having the best dorm room = one step closer to making a bunch of new friends.
