Move the bed into the position desired. College dorm beds are provided by the school, and are typically longer than regular twin beds. For small dorm rooms, keep the bed against the far wall for maximum floor space. Avoid placing the head or foot of the bed too near the door to avoid blocking or tripping when entering the room.
Move the school-provided dresser across from the bed or in a corner. Some dressers are actually built-in shelving that cannot be moved. Also, several dorm rooms have small or walk-in closets.
Position the desk and office chair against a wall in the room. If you are placing the desk across from the bed, allow plenty of room to roll backward and forward in the chair and not bump into the bed. Also, position the desk and chair near the head of the bed if possible to double as a nightstand.
Place extra lamps on or near the desk. Dorm rooms usually only have one light source, and additional lighting is needed for doing homework. Lights that can hang from the ceiling usually have a long cord that will reach to an outlet near the floor. Ceiling lamp hooks for hanging these styles of lights are found in hardware stores.
Set bean bags or stackable chairs in the leftover space of the room. Stack or pile the bean bags and chairs when not in use to maximize floor space. When friends come over, scatter the bean bags or chairs for additional seating.
Scatter fun accessories that speak to your personal style around the room. Accessories include lava lamps, mini disco balls or a television. Place accessories on the desk or school-provided dresser, or hang them from the ceiling.