Guest Picks: Banish the Dorm Room Doldrums
Energize the blank canvas of a basic room with a decorating scheme that's rainbow bright and budget friendly
Standard-issue dorm room decor tends to consist of cinder blocks, utilitarian furniture and maybe even a security window to the outside world (if you're lucky). It is depressing, to say the least. Banish those back-to-school decor blues with these colorful essentials! — Capree from My Adventure is Your Advantage
Glass Magnetic Wipe Boards
Make passive-aggressive notes more appealing for your roommates with a colorful memo board.
Stenklöver Duvet Cover and Pillowcases, White/Red
Polka dots are a sure way to bring some cheer to your white-walled dorm room.
Tocky Clock, Red
This clock rolls away when the alarm sounds, forcing you to get out of bed — and be on time for that 7 a.m. class!
Paperthinks Recycled Leather Notebooks, Slim, Lined Page
When you're not actually studying or taking notes, these notebooks will look awesome just sitting on a shelf. Hopefully, that's not all they do, of course.
Marais A Side Chair, Yellow
A bold yellow will definitely keep your brain stimulated during late-night study sessions.
Malin Tråd Rug
If you can't paint your walls, turn your floor into a canvas with a bold, graphic rug.
Dave Laptop Table, White
This simple laptop desk may be white and boring, but some fun contact paper will spruce things up in a jiff.
Hadley Mod Throw
Whether you're cuddling or studying, this blanket will keep everyone involved perfectly cozy.
Paper Pots
One thing is certain: You will get a cold during finals week. That's just the way these things work. Be prepared with an awesome tissue dispenser.
Canvas Storage Bins
Keep pens, pencils and other odds and ends organized with some sharp-looking canvas containers.
Lumi Source Woopsy Lamp, Yellow
Who says task lighting has to be boring? I love this playful spin on a dorm room essential.
Green Bullet 1.3-Gallon Trash Can
This soothing hue will calm the sting of those seemingly endless term paper revisions.
Sunnan Table Lamp
While you're in class, these lights are working hard for their energy: Solar panels charge during the day so that you can burn the midnight oil later.
Lappljung Rand Duvet Cover and Pillowcases
Color and pattern, kids — that's how you're going to keep that dorm room from feeling like some kind of higher education prison. I promise, it'll work.
Magenta Tape Dispenser
This tape dispenser is available in a whole bunch of colors, so choose your favorite and start taping some stuff.
Fleet Hot Orange Chair
Fact: This color rocks. Fact: Your dorm room won't be complete without a bold statement chair.
Room Essentials Fast Dry Stripe Towel Set
Avoid awkward laundry mix-ups with bold stripes and strong hues. Plus, c'mon, white towels are boring anyway.