Your son is heading off to college. Let his dorm room reflect his true personality!
If your son is heading off to college, you want to make sure he has everything he needs to create a comfortable and stylish dorm room. But where do you start? With so many options out there, it can be overwhelming. We have you covered to help your son create his home away from home!
Start with the Bed
Make it Comfortable and Stylish
The bed is the centerpiece of any dorm room. Make it comfortable and stylish. A bed is truly a multipurpose piece. Kids use it for sleeping, studying and hanging out! So, think about durability, comfort and style when you start planning his bedding.
Invest in a quality mattress topper to make that college-issued mattress more comfortable. Make sure to get nice sheets that are easy to take care of since he will be doing his own laundry. And don't forget to double-check if you need XL for his dorm bed. Adding a simple upholstered headboard will make the bed feel more comfortable, especially for those long nights studying in bed!
Coordinate The Decor
Buying matching comforters with his roommate makes shopping easy and a dorm room look put together. If your son isn't into matching with his roommate, you can coordinate bedding and then personalize pillows and decor. Or just agree on a color scheme and choose bedding that coordinates. Also, consider investing in under-bed storage containers or a storage ottoman that doubles as extra seating.
Make it Cozy
Think about what your son likes about his bed at home. Extra pillows? A cozy blanket? Make sure to choose dorm bedding he likes. Consider the feel and weight of it, since guys usually care as much about that as they do about how it looks! Add lots of throw pillows to give him the coziest space you can.
Optimize Your Son's Dorm Room Storage
Maximize Vertical Wall Space
Dorm room ideas for storage are one of the most important things you can focus on. The rooms are notoriously small, so maximizing storage space is key. One thing most dorms do have is a lot of wall space. Add a ton of storage by using what is available!
Wall shelves and hanging organizers are great options for maximizing vertical space. One on a standing frame makes it even easier because you don't even have to hang it. This kind of setup for your son gives him a place to stick hats, extra shoes, and clutter. Get it all off the floor and give him as much extra space as possible!
Add Some Decor
Show His Personality
A few decorations can go a long way in making a dorm room feel more like home. Choose decor that reflects your son's personality, and keep in mind that boys usually go by the less-is-more mentality. Cool dorm rooms don't look like a showroom. They are a collection of items that show his true personality! This is also a great way to show off his school spirit. Grab some stuff from the school store and get to work.
Decorate Dorm Room Walls
Cover those boring neutral walls! Posters or framed artwork can add personality and color to a drab space. Add a tapestry, flags, or shelves for mementos and pictures to complete his space!
Make it Unique
Not everything has to be sports posters. Some guys want a space that is a little more homier than minimalist. Add a picture of his favorite pet, give him some plants, and maybe even something quirky.
Dorm Decks Make College Adjustment Easier
Dorm Decks by Hack Decks® makes adjusting to college that much easier. Included in the deck of 52 cards are tips and tricks to help young adults ease into their freshman year of college. Included in the deck are ideas for navigating a new city, nutrition tips, and storage ideas.
Each deck is designed to help with college adjustment without a parent's watchful eye. Many ideas are designed to set up good, functional routines that make learning easier because many of the basic "to do" lists are covered. In other words, setting up routines for laundry and healthful eating are incorporated into Dorm Deck suggestions. Send a deck with a new freshman as they're headed out the door or give him one for a graduation gift. No matter how the deck finds its way to him, it will definitely help him with his newfound freedom and responsibilities.
