Add a small mirror
A mirror on your desk or bookshelf adds depth to your room and makes it appear larger.
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Display perfume bottles
Only about 1-2% of the money you spend on perfume is for the actual liquid, the rest is for the bottle it comes in. Displaying even empty bottles will give your room a messy but polished look.
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Stay away from Post-It notes on the wall
Post-Its aren’t durable enough to stay on the wall throughout the year; they also get sun damaged and fade.
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Frame a quote
This is perfect because you can find any frame, old or new, and any quote and it becomes artwork. Black and white quotes are even more convenient since you can print them cheaper than color.
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Give everything a place
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Shoes, hampers, coats, make sure everything has a spot so you’re not constantly moving things out of your way or feeling cluttered.
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Keep one color consistent
Buy a majority of your things in one shade of color; this monochromatic style will keep your room unified. Accessories and decorations should be an accent color so they stick out even more.
Drape a blanket on your bed or chair
This way, you don’t have to get under your comforter when you just want a nap and it gives one of your favorite blankets a time to shine and add a layer of fabulousness to your room.
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Don’t forget seasonal decorations
Bring small decorations from home for the holidays to make your room homier.
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Buy a lamp
Go buy the cute lamp you passed in the store; at night with some friends over, a small lamp instead of harsh dorm lighting makes your room more comfortable (this also helps stay away from hackneyed use of twinkly lights).
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Cut out quotes
Invite your friends over to cut out some of your favorite quotes and tape them on your wall, it’s a meticulous project but is so worth it.
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Show off your scarves
Hang your scarves where they can be seen, a shower caddy is a great example.
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Hide chords
Unless they sparkle, chords are not cute. Get an extension chord so you can comfortably place them behind furniture and out of sight.