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So, it\u2019s back to school time (okay \u2013 it\u2019s a little later than back to school time!) and the other day I was reminiscing with some friends about college dorm rooms and roommates. Let\u2019s just say \u2013 dorm chic<\/em> was not in most vocabularies when I went to college in the coughcough80\u2019scoughcough.<\/p>\n

\"Linda<\/p>\n

This is me in my freshman dorm, probably the first week of school. My room was technically a double, but three of us were shoehorned in, with one shared sink and two closets and the standard floor bathroom down the hall. My Mom bought me a bedding set which had a reversible floral comforter, dark green on one side, light green on the other (as you can see). I think there were matching sheets as well. That was pretty much the extent of what my parents were interested in providing for my dorm decor. By the way, that red thing in the window was a tape recorder. I also recall that it was beastly hot that fall and when the dorm heat kicked in, it was beastly hot all winter \u2013 so hot that some of my vinyl records were warped because they were too close to the radiator. I was a music major and had some really good records. Anyway\u2026<\/p>\n

I should have known that my eye for design was kicking in because I loved that comforter and how the pale side matched the blue walls in the room above. A couple of years later I moved into a single room in another dorm and was thrilled when I saw that some previous occupant had painted the walls a lively goldenrod yellow which perfectly matched some of the flowers on the dark green side of the bedding.<\/p>\n

This is very similar to my dorm chic (hah!) comforter.<\/p>\n

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I have to say, I just loved the color combination. I had that comforter set all through college and into my first couple of apartments, until I finally upgraded out of a twin size bed.<\/p>\n

I was recently interviewed on my recommendations for getting the dorm room decor for an article on MattressFIRM<\/a>:<\/p>\n

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Find out my thoughts on reaching out to roommates ahead of time and some other fun ways to make your home-away-from-home well \u2013 homey and cute!<\/p>\n

These days, many dorms are chic affairs with 1st class accommodations, coffee bars and big screen tv\u2019s. \u00a0I always love seeing how young people (and oftentimes their parent\u2019s) kit out their new rooms. It helps if you have a roommate who is in synch not only in taste and style preferences but also in the concept in and of itself. No everyone cares (hard to imagine, I know!). Initially, my Mom suggested I call my roommates to see if they wanted to coordinate our bedding, but no one was ever interested.<\/p>\n

In doing a little research on stylish dorm rooms, it\u2019s clear that Lindy Goodson, a student at Mississippi University (aka Ole Miss) is a leading star of dorm chic design. She\u2019s been featured with viral coverage<\/a> not once but twice for her dorm room decor.<\/p>\n

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Lindy Goodson and Abby Bozeman Ole Miss Dorm Room in 2016<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cMost of the decorations were found at TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Hobby Lobby, Home Goods, Target, Home Depot, antique stores, and things we found at our own homes,\u201d Goodson, originally from Illinois, told ABC News of their gorgeous digs. \u201cThe lamps were on clearance from Hobby Lobby, the stools were plain from Home Goods and I just added some blue velvet ribbons to jazz them up. My roommate Abby found the dresser at an antique store and it was dark wood with a missing drawer and she had it repainted and added crystal knobs from Home Depot. The curtain on the dresser is made of a hand towel I found on TJ Maxx\u2019s clearance aisle. The pillows, headboards, and extra-long bed skirts were made by a fabric store in Abby\u2019s hometown.\u201d via<\/a><\/p>\n

And recently, here is Lindy in her new room. \u00a0She has re-used her tufted headboards and probably other items as well. The window treatments are kind of insane (in a good way) for a dorm room. Professional photography and possibly corporate sponsorships seem to have kicked in. Good for her!<\/p>\n

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Lindy Goodson at Ole Miss via<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In another college dorm,\u00a0Meredith Welborn<\/a> and Sarah Hooton at SMU have also put together a lovely, stylish dorm. In particular, I like the funky lamps which keeps the style from being a little too twee. They also put together a handy coffee bar, complete with Keurig and tea pot.<\/p>\n

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Meredith Welborn and Sarah Hooton display dorm chic at SMU, \u00a0photo by Kelsey Sweeney (link has more photos) \u00a0via\u00a0<\/a> and here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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And, not to be outdone by the ladies, Dean M-Z<\/a> who attended George Washington University, posted his former chic space three years ago. I think we have a budding Miles Redd<\/a> in Dean.<\/p>\n

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Dean M Z of \u00a0The Deans List\u00a0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Five Top Tips in 2024 for finding your dorm chic!<\/p>\n

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  1. Maximize Space<\/strong>: Use multi-functional furniture like storage ottomans or lofted beds to make the most of limited space.<\/li>\n
  2. Add Personal Touches<\/strong>: Incorporate photos, posters, or DIY art to personalize your dorm.<\/li>\n
  3. Layer with Textures<\/strong>: Add cozy throws, rugs, and pillows to make the room feel inviting.<\/li>\n
  4. Use Smart Storage Solutions<\/strong>: Bins, shelves, and hooks can keep clutter under control.<\/li>\n
  5. Incorporate Good Lighting<\/strong>: Use string lights or lamps for a soft, cozy ambiance.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    These tips can help create a stylish and functional dorm room setup.<\/p>\n

    You might like this post on Theme Decorating<\/a><\/p>\n

    Did you decorate your dorm room (or your kids) to the hilt? I\u2019d love to hear all about it!<\/p>\n

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