{"id":22372,"date":"2020-06-27T09:08:46","date_gmt":"2020-06-27T09:08:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/?p=22372"},"modified":"2022-01-14T12:53:11","modified_gmt":"2022-01-14T12:53:11","slug":"6-tips-to-rearrange-your-dorm-room-on-a-budget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/6-tips-to-rearrange-your-dorm-room-on-a-budget\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Tips to Rearrange Your Dorm Room on a Budget"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- SEO Ultimate Plus (https:\/\/seoultimateplus.com) - Code Inserter module -->\n<script async>(function(s,u,m,o,j,v){j=u.createElement(m);v=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0];j.async=1;j.src=o;j.dataset.sumoSiteId='b68b392479b5981b8acf46565e9fe32a0734fc21a1f7c1e60121eaa6ca1a1c64';v.parentNode.insertBefore(j,v)})(window,document,'script','\/\/load.sumo.com\/');<\/script>\n<!-- \/SEO Ultimate Plus -->\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a student living in a dorm, you will have limited space. You may only have a single room, that has multiple functions \u2013 study area, lounge, and bedroom, for example. Also, you may only have a shared bathroom.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In short, you will not have the luxury of spreading your belongings out across various rooms. Also, you will most likely not have a huge amount of spare funds to spend on dorm decorations and furniture. As a result, you must think outside the box! <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is possible to rearrange your dorm on a budget \u2013 you just must think carefully and look at alternative measures. We understand this and have created 6 tips for cheap dorm d\u00e9cor and college dorm ideas for your benefit!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Remove any unnecessary clutter<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you start moving or rearranging, the best thing to do is to have a thoroughly tidy and de-cluttering. Over time, we inevitably collect useless objects and rubbish. These items serve no purpose other than to take up valuable space in your dorm.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now is the perfect time to get rid of and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.becomingminimalist.com\/creative-ways-to-declutter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener no-follow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">remove all unwanted items<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Be thorough and be ruthless! Look at each object and consider carefully if you need it. If not, throw it away. You may be surprised at how much extra space you can create just by a simple decluttering session.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><b>Use under-bed storage units<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The issue with a dormitory is the lack of space. You may not have space for a large wardrobe or even a clothes rail. Also, you may not even have space for any clothes storage at all. This can become a real issue.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When rearranging your dorm, look at your bed. Does it have space underneath it? If so, you can purchase cheap low-lying storage units that are designed to fit underneath beds. You can pick these items up for next to nothing from home supply stores.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your bed is quite low, there is another option. You can purchase special legs that raise your bed off the ground by a few inches \u2013 these are also relatively cheap. By raising your bed off the ground, you can create a large storage area for clothes and other items.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Create a designated study space<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every dorm should have a designated study space. This could be a desk or a comfortable area where you can use your laptop for work. Either way, it should be clearly defined and separate from the other areas of your dorm.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By separating your study area, you can give yourself focus \u2013 this is the area you come for writing papers and completing your assignments.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In your study area, you should also consider removing all distractions. Keep the decorations minimal, and ensure you have everything you need to work effectively.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Utilise wall space for storage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One area that we often underutilize is our walls. In most instances, we want to keep our walls clear with maybe the odd photo or canvas for decoration. You may not have this luxury in a dorm, however.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider mounting shelves to your walls or hangers that have multiple storage compartments. Do not cover every inch of available wall space as this can make your dorm look oppressive.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, think carefully about your wall space and how you could use it for storage. By using wall space, you can keep your floor clean and still have enough space to move and not feel cramped.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22374\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Capture-1-14.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"685\" height=\"457\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Use furniture that has a dual purpose<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can purchase cheap furniture that has a dual purpose. For example, you can find chairs and sofas that have storage units in their bottoms. Or, you could have a sofa bed \u2013 in the daytime it can be a comfortable sofa to relax on, whilst at night it is your place of rest!<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t look at furniture as one-use objects \u2013 consider how you could use them for multiple purposes. This can help <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insider.com\/space-saving-college-dorm-accessories-2017-8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener no-follow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">make your dorm area space-conscious<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and more effective.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Draw up a floor plan before moving anything<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to rearranging, you want to use as little energy as possible. Oftentimes, people simply jump right in and start moving and rearranging without any forethought. Whilst this is not necessarily a bad thing, it can lead to unnecessary effort and strain.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, you could move your bed, only to find that it does not fit properly in its new location! Extra strain and stress could be avoided by creating a floor plan and taking measurements first (much like using free essay samples can help when planning your assignments!). <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Draw a rough top-down plan that contains your furniture in its ideal location. You can then measure the items and the available space to make sure everything fits OK. This can save so much time and effort in the long run!<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We hope you now have inspiration for your dorm. Your head should be bursting with ideas, and hopefully, you can transform your limited dorm space into a useful, space-saving living area for a minimum cost!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a student living in a dorm, you will have limited space. You may only have a single room, that has multiple functions \u2013 study area, lounge, and bedroom, for example. Also, you may only have a shared bathroom. 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