Dos and Don'ts of Dorm Decor

Dos and Don'ts of Dorm Decor Check out our firsthand knowledge of everything you must know about decorating your first dorm room.
By Kaelin Tripp
Buy RightDon't: Overpurchase for your dorm room. The room will be small, so buying everything you see may not be the best -- for your room or for your budget.
Do: Wait until you settle into your room to add the small accessories. While it's tempting to buy all the cool dorm frills, take your time to make those purchases. Plus, items will go on sale a couple weeks after school starts.
Pack Up WiselyDon't: Bring everything you own from home. Paring down your possessions, and your clothes, will make it easier to move into your new space.
Do: Bring the essentials. Remember, you are sharing a room with someone else so there isn't room for everything, especially when it comes to clothes. If you live close to school leave most of your winter clothes at home until Thanksgiving break. Then swap for your warm-weather wardrobe during spring break.
Avoid an Overly Matched LookDon't: Declare that you and your roommate must have everything matching. After all, you could have a new roommate next year, or next semester.
Do: Chat with your roommate before you head to school to choose a color scheme that suits both of your tastes. Then choose your own coordinating items. This makes it easy to incorporate your own personality into your part of the room. Choosing bold colors with large patterns will add life to the dull white walls of a dorm.
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