This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at HPU chapter.
Decorating your dorm or apartment can be such a fun and exciting experience in college. The sky’s the limit and you can have as much creative freedom as you want as long as it is within the guidelines of your living space and budget. Trying to brainstorm decorating ideas can be quite challenging especially if you’re unsure how to go about it.
Here are a few ideas to help you get started.
- Pinterest is always an amazing platform to help you get started with decorating. It’s a good place to start if you are having difficulty coming up with a decoration concept or if you have a decor idea and are not sure how to execute it. Pinterest contains many different ideas and concepts for just about anything. You can think of one way in your mind to decorate an area then Pinterest can show you 10 different ways to decorate that same area.
- You can also find items online by searching Amazon and Etsy. Both can be great resources for finding decor that is reasonably priced and you’re able to locate such creative and interesting items. Creators on Etsy also have the ability to make certain items depending on what you’re looking for. Making your living space feel more personalized and catered to your tastes. Redbubble.com is also a great resource for finding posters.
- Bouncing ideas off of a friend/roommate can also be extremely helpful if you’re feeling conflicted about an idea and they can also offer suggestions, tips, and even help you decorate. I was recently stumped over an idea and one of my roommates recently suggested that I have a poster wall and helped me think of a concept to go along with it.
Hopefully, this helps you get started somewhere with decorating. Remember to have fun and make it personal!