Dorm rooms around the United States are starting to become packed with students and the first order of business for these kids and their parents is to make the new room more comfortable.
A trip to home stores is a must as college kids will need to personalize and style their own place. It's also important because, with such a small room, the kids will have to have lots of storage.
The size of an average dorm room is from 10 x 15 to 15 x 15, according to College Confidential, so there isn't much space to work with, but by carefully planning out the purchase, there is a lot a student can do with the small space.
Here are some style and storage tips to make the most of dorm living in a small space:
1. Purchase storage that offer multi-purpose functionality. An ottoman, for instance, can work both for seating and storage. Kohl's currently has a special section for dorm ottomans at buy one, get one deals.
4. Get a proper garbage can for your dorm room to keep clutter to a minimum. This is usually part of dorm room provisions, however most offer tiny trash cans, according to Dorm Co. Replace small trash cans with one that is bigger and comes with a cover.
5. If you're sharing a room with another student, it would be better to discuss storage and decorating ideas ahead so that you don't buy similar items. You can also discuss theme and color schemes so that you know what to look for when purchasing.
