A variety of holidays and celebrations throughout the year should help to provide some theme inspiration for your residence. Stick to non-denominational holidays if you aren't sure all your residents are comfortable celebrating a particular religious holiday. Use festive decorations to spruce up the common spaces of the residence, and create seasonal signs or name tags to hang on each resident's door. Use bulletin boards to post holiday celebration tips, fun facts and trivia, and special holiday recipes that residents can consult to make the most of the day in question.
Depending on the age and career path of your residents, it's possible that not everyone will receive a long summer vacation. However, most people typically try to get away for at least a long weekend during the summer months to enjoy the sun or beat the heat. Decorate the residence to reflect the season with tropical decor and beach gear. Post summer safety tips such as how to protect oneself from the sun or ways to prevent overheating on a scorcher. For those residents who don't plan to take a vacation, offer some helpful tips on how to have a fun and relaxing "staycation" right at home.
Even if you live in a climate that isn't particularly cold during the winter, turn your residence into a whimsical winter wonderland during the winter months. Decorate common spaces with artificial pine trees, spray the window panes with artificial snow, and use string lights to give off a charming sparkle. Post tips on how to stay safe in very cold weather conditions, or simply offer a list of activities best enjoyed during wintertime. Provide recipes for treats like homemade cocoa or gingerbread, or for an extra special gesture, provide each resident with his own set of mixes for a chilly day.
It's important for living residences to recognize the benefits of leading a greener, eco-friendly lifestyle, so use your residence theme to convey this message. Decorate the common areas with images of art made from recycled materials, or simply feature pictures of beautiful, clean, unpolluted places. Use bulletin boards to post tips about how your residents can make a difference in recycling and conserving energy to improve both their lives and the environment. Set up recycling receptacles if you don't already use them in your residence, and consider setting up special receptacles for items like batteries and electronic goods for recycling.