There is a undeniable pattern when it comes college decor–we have our own culture–and although it may change a bit school to school or person to person, our not-so-trendy trends only appropriately exists among our cheap-beer soaked area rugs. Love ’em while you can, because after these sweet four years of college come to a bitter end, it will be time to ditch these “decorations”.
1. Â Christmas Lights
Taping a border of tree-green-wired lights to the top of your ceiling only counts as an acceptable lighting fixture for those who plan on squeezing 30+ sweaty people in their rented bungalo.  This dim lighting alternative sets the perfect ambiance for a house party and says, “Beer pong this way.”
2. Â Flags
Whether you’re a reppin’ country, fraternity/sorority, or an ironic pot-leaf American flag, these do not fly (get it, fly?) post-grad.  You’re going to have to find another place to pose for pictures.
3. Â Flowers in empty alcohol bottles
Okay, I do like the way sunflowers look in an empty Jack Daniels bottle, but if you’re planning on being a real adult hosting dinner parties or having collegues, then floral arrangements in crushed containers will not impress.
4. Â Graveyards
Sure the collection of empty booze bottles might wow the visitors of your college crib, but there comes a point in life when flaunting your ability to kill three dozen bottles of Barefoot White Zinfandel in one month becomes less impressive and more concerning.
5. Â Inappropriate Posters
You might want to ditch the cupcake poster with the candle in it that says “Blow Me” when you move out senior year. Â I know, it makes me sad too.Â