Color is key when transforming that stark dorm room into a place you call home. Dorm rooms often offer little to no color -- white walls and neutral furniture. So, it's your job to add the color to your room. A colorful bedspread and pillows can make your sleeping area pop. Keep your feet warm by placing a bright rug on the floor by your bed. You don't want to bring expensive pieces of artwork into your dorm, but you can frame colorful posters and place them on walls.
Storage space is limited in most dorm rooms, which can be a challenge for a college student who comes to campus with too much stuff. Thus, organization is key in a dorm room, and it can serve as a design feature as well. Place shelves above your desk, allowing you to store books or display family pictures. Place stackable cubes against the wall, much like the cubbies you used in elementary school to load up with snacks and school supplies.
Personal touches can make your dorm room feel more like home. Cover a piece of corkboard in a fabric that coordinates with your bedspread. You can pin a calendar or pictures from home on the colorful corkboard. Framed photos also add a touch of home to your room, and you can place them on your desk or nightstand. If you have a favorite piece from your bedroom at home, such as a lamp, bring it to your dorm room.
Your dorm room likely comes with standard school-issued furniture such as a bed, desk and set of drawers. If you have the space, add some small pieces of furniture to your dorm room to give it a unique touch. A bean bag chair is comfortable and easy to move and won't take up too much space. A colorful ottomon that offers storage can serve double duty in your dorm room. A small set of bookshelves can keep your school supplies well organized.