{"id":25187,"date":"2021-08-13T19:25:34","date_gmt":"2021-08-13T19:25:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/?p=25187"},"modified":"2022-01-14T12:35:31","modified_gmt":"2022-01-14T12:35:31","slug":"8-ways-to-customize-your-dorm-room-on-a-budget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/8-ways-to-customize-your-dorm-room-on-a-budget\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Ways to Customize 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;\">Many students anticipate that decorating their dorm room will cost them huge money. It\u2019s often a costly idea, but if you plan everything in advance and try to find cheaper alternatives, you may end up with a list of quite budget-friendly ideas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our advice number one, however, is to read student forums with reviews and feedback on different products and services because it may help find companies and brands that offer the best price\/quality ratios. For example, reading a review about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/essayhub.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\">writing essays service<\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">already saved students lots of money on essay writing. You can check it for yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-25189 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot-2021-08-13-at-20.19.40.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"576\" height=\"383\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To ace, the difficult task of customizing your room while staying within reasonable budget limits, think of the parts that you may change first. There are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wallpapers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Curtains<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bedding and cushions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plants<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lights<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, let\u2019s focus on them then. Here are a few great ideas:<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a Photo Mural<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best thing you need to liven up your room is a mural. You don\u2019t have to damage property by using paint. All you need is to find posters or wallpapers that can help you add some personality to your room.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Print a big picture and hang it on the wall where others can see it. That\u2019s definitely budget-friendly but also effective if your goal is to fight the boredom of white, yellow, or blue wallpaper colours.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Play with Lights<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lights can seriously impact the way your room looks at night. Don\u2019t think that various kinds of lamps and lights have no effect on how your place is perceived. In fact, they can reflect your personality as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experiment with different lights. They don\u2019t have to be expensive to play a part in making your room look cosier than it is. However, you need to think about the way you will mix different colours and shapes of lights before you actually buy them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use Cushions to Add Colors<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decorating your room is impossible without cushions. These tiny things can do magic if your dorm room lacks colours. Different shapes and forms of these items on your bed will make your room a thousand times cosier.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the same time, you don\u2019t have to make expensive purchases. Some of these cushions can be found on marketplaces like eBay. If you want brand-new ones, you can make them yourself by sewing a few pieces of coloured textile.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buy Some Rugs<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another thing that can make your room look lovelier is a rug. Students put them all over the room, starting with the floor and ending with the walls. You can get rid of boring bedding as well if you buy a creative rug.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Such purchases are not easy or cheap. However, you may go to websites where people sell their old stuff and find a precious piece there. Sometimes, used rugs sold on the Internet turn out to be a great fit for your room.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grow Plants<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Growing plants is a good idea not only because it means you\u2019ll have fresher air. Greens make your room look more alive. However, don\u2019t aim to grow a forest in your room. Instead, choose simple and tiny plants that don\u2019t require much attention.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After all, your goal is to decorate your room to make it more live-able. Small cacti or hardy bushes might be the plants you need. Pick up them if you are puzzled about what plants would fit your lifestyle the best.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25188 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot-2021-08-13-at-20.22.39.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"616\" height=\"345\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buy a Projector<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the size of your room allows, you can turn it into a movie theatre. There are lots of projectors now that require neither lots of money nor special equipment. All you need is an empty wall of a light colour.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can buy this device and use your smartphone to channel your favourite films. There is no need for expensive TVs anymore. A small projector will be enough to stream Netflix series and reflect them on your wall.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purchase Handy Appliances<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you move to a dorm room, you\u2019ll see that there isn\u2019t enough furniture there for all your stuff. You\u2019ll definitely need to buy some to put all your belongings in order.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use this opportunity to make yourself feel at home. Buy things that would either highlight your personality or remind you of your room at home. Those new appliances don\u2019t cost much, but they definitely can make your dorm room a better place.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use Washi Tape<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This budget-friendly thing from a DIY store can save you lots of money if you want old dorm furniture to brighten up again. The best thing about it is that it can be easily removed without leaving any residue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thus, you can cover boring shelves, wardrobes, or even headboards with this tape, adding some colours and covering the things you don\u2019t think look good in your room. This is a brilliant idea for those who don\u2019t want to spend much on the room but still seek some comfort in there.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To sum up, just let your imagination take over and seek cheaper alternatives for every idea you\u2019ve got. Decoration today is easier and budget-friendlier than it ever was.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6>Ref number: THSI-2394<\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many students anticipate that decorating their dorm room will cost them huge money. 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