You found out that you’d been accepted to Skidmore, woo hoo! If you’re like me at all, you probably spent a lot of senior year looking at dorm rooms. But don’t waste your time looking at YouTube videos that want you to spend a million dollars. I’ve come up with some essentials that can make your room homey and aesthetic without breaking the bank!
Now for the good stuff: The essentials!
Firefly lights
They are your best friend when decorating your room; They’re very simple and lightweight. In my opinion, they look better than normal Christmas lights but give the same effect. Amazon is a great place to get them.
Throw blanket
Whether it’s on your bed or on your window seat, a throw blanket is a great accent to any room. Don’t be afraid to be use unconventional colors when buying throws!
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Decor Pillows
Fill up your bed with pillows! It makes it look ten times comfier. Choose from cool drawings, textures, and sizes.
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Rugs
Rugs complement any space. A common one, which I chose for my room, was a furry white rug. With all types of crazy patterns there are so many to choose from! As weird as it sounds, you can show your personality/personal taste through your rug choice.
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LIGHTS, LIGHTS, LIGHTS!
This is especially important for rooms in Skidmore’s south quad. We all know that the light in these rooms is nowhere near bright. Investing in a floor lamp or a clip-on lamp will be worth every penny. As for cool looking lights, try a Philips Hue color ambiance light, LED strip lights, or black lights. Instantly cool!
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Mirror
Mirrors don’t have to be fancy, but a these are an absolute room essential. Bonus: they’re a great place to choose outfits and take pictures!
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Posters
Posters are a great way to fill up some empty space on a wall. Get some of your favorite band, musical, or just anything!
Plants
Plants make a room much more inviting. My favorite is aloe because its gel can be used on your skin! Don’t worry – If real plants are too much of a hassle, artificial ones are great too!
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