Moving into your residence hall or new apartment can be the most exciting time of the year, but once the school year has begun you may find yourself with little time to make your bedroom fun and fashionable. A small budget can make decorating a dull and undersized bedroom even more challenging.
But the challenges can be overcome, so don’t leave your room lifeless and unfinished this year. Some easy and fun ways to personalize and customize your room:
A laundry line: Believe it or not, laundry lines are a great way to string up pictures or ticket stubs on the wall or across the walls. You can use any kind of string or ribbon along with clothes pins to secure your photos into place.
Pillows: Add both color and flavor to any bed with some extra decorative pillows. You may only need one or two pillows for sleeping purposes, but pile on the pillows for a fuller and trendier look.
Mirrors: Your residence hall room probably turned out to be much smaller than you imagined. To create a more open feeling, mirrors can be your best resource. Not only can you find mirrors in varying shapes and designs, but the more mirrors you place around the room, the more colorful and spacious your room will become.

Picture frames: Showcase your all-time favorite photos of friends, pets and family in stylish photo frames. Stick them on your walls, desks, shelves or night stands.

Wall maps: Why not improve your geography while covering that last empty wall? You can also turn your map into an ongoing activity by placing push pins or thumb tacks into all the locations you have visited, and get your roommates to join in on the game. Whether it is a map of the U.S. or one of the world, you may be surprised how much ground you and your friends have covered.
Flowers and plants: Alive or fake, flowers or plants will bring a lively and colorful element to your room. Real flowers can also offer a temporary air freshener. You can even place your flowers or plants in decorative vases filled with colorful stones or marbles to add an extra splash of color.
Curtains: Don’t leave any windows left untouched. Combining sheer fabric with a solid color curtain can add a soft and romantic look. Select your favorite color curtains and bunch them together with ribbon.
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