Dorm Room Decoration Ideas

One of the best tips I can give towards decorating dorm rooms is this: you can never get enough light. Not only is light important for studying, especially in the dorms, but it makes numerous contributions toward the room itself: it can raise the temperature, allow the room to never acknowledge night time (which comes in handy for all-night cram sessions) and, of course, light sets the mood! An array of lights/lamps are recommended for dorm room decoration - desk lamps, mountable lights, and even night lights. Yes, night lights.

Night lights come in handy when decorating a dorm room because not only are they discreet during the day time, but they allow for a late-night stealthiness that won't wake up a roommate. In fact, you could call them a necessity - just don't go with anything too childish. A conservative night light will prove to be a perfect decoration, as long as it doesn't stand out too much. They're also quite convenient for dimming a dorm room, when necessary.

Another great accessory for decorating is the mountable light. Whether it's a string of chili pepper lights nailed on the walls or a reading lamp clamped to a loft, a dorm room will flourish with some added flavor and accessibility. The most important thing is that mounted lights allow for room to move around. That means you don't have to sit in the same spot to read text books for hours on end. Another great aspect of using mounted lights as dorm room decorations is their capability to bounce light; finding creative ways to light the room during a small party is half the fun!