Dorm room living is a rite of passage for countless college students. But that doesn’t mean it needs to cramp your style. Dorm rooms are notoriously dull, often boasting boring white walls, chunky ...

College is expensive, but decorating your dorm room doesn’t have to be. Our shopping experts have rounded up our favorite dorm room decor pieces that are all under $100. These budget-friendly finds ...

I remember my college move-in day like it was yesterday. I got my room assignment, marched up the stairs, opened the door, and was disappointingly greeted with four walls of uninviting cinder blocks.

For some, August signals the end of summer; for others, it marks the start of the school year and a return to college campus life. Even though our university years are behind us, we can remember all ...

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An empty dorm room is a blank space, ready for you to make it your own. Whatever decor or furniture you bring in tells a story about who you are — and if who you are is a Swiftie, Taylor Swift Easter ...

In the wise words of the holiday season patron saint Mariah Carey, “It’s tiiiiime!” Even the Scrooges who demand to keep the string lights in storage until after Thanksgiving are dusting off their ...

Twinkle lights are the best way to decorate your dorm room. Some people do not love the bright overhead lights in the dorm rooms, so you can instead turn on the soft glow of twinkle lights. One of the ...

Whether it’s your student’s first year or their last, furnishing a dorm room can feel daunting. Especially if you’re starting from scratch. You can use credit cards to help furnish your space — just ...

We sent interior designers Laura Hodges, Patrick Mele, and Xavier Donnelly back to school with a photo of the same college dorm room—then asked each of them to create a new design for it in their ...