Dorm rooms are small. And college is hard. If you want to turn your dorm room into the ultimate chill spot that you can use to quietly study, retreat from the hustle, or bring your friends back to, then here are 21 ways to turn your dorm room into the ultimate chill spot.
Maximize Your Dorm space
Use these photos to get creative with ways to maximize your dorm space. 🛋️
Create A Kick-Ass Wall Collage
Make your walls your own with kick-ass posters and other art that inspires you. 🖼️
Bring Your Own Vinyl (BYOV)
Every student needs a vinyl record player and a few good records. 💿
Keep It Smelling Fresh
Open flames are a no-no but dorms get stinky. Instead, use an organic air freshener or flameless wax candles. 🕯️
Make Your Mama Happy
Your dorm room is your sanctuary. Clean it! Seriously. You’re grown now. ✨
Add A Dimmer Lamp
“Dimmer lamps” let you choose how much light you want in your dorm room. 💡
Designate A Charging Station
This way, your chargers won’t get lost and your devices will stay charged. 😮
Invest In a Mini-Fridge
For late-night munchies… and also to store your favorite drinks. It’s a must. 🥛
Use Sorting Baskets
Stay organized by using baskets to sort your stuff. Books. Socks. Whatever. 🗃️
Stay Comfy
Bring the stuff that makes you comfortable like your favorite blanket or pillow. 🛏️
Stash Your Own TP
Don’t laugh. You’re going to want to stash your toilet paper somewhere safe. 🚽
Buy A Lockbox
For the private things, you don’t want your dorm mate to find. #noshame 🔒
Bring A Sleep Mask
For those times you want to rest when your dorm mate is awake. 😴
Add Some Greenery
A few living or artificial plants can add life to an otherwise boring dorm. 🌵
Cancel Out the Noise
Keep noise-canceling headphones close for drowning out the world when you need to. 🎧
Rearrange Your Furniture
Space is limited. Play around with your furniture placement to find the best layout. ⛺
Get A Lap Desk
Lap desks are great for those times you want to study in bed or on the floor. 💻
Put Down A Rug
This is a great way to add some life to your dorm room, affordably. 🤙
Keep Essentials Close By
Use a badass bed organizer like this one to stow away your stuff without getting up.
Invest In Artificial Noise
Noise-canceling machines help to drown out the never-ending murmurs of dorm life.
Use Hanging Organizers
They’re going to be your best friend when you want to store stuff you want to get to quickly.
