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9 Essential Dorm Decorating Tips from a College Housing Design Pro
27.07.2024 - 11:20 / thespruce.com / Ashley Chalmers
There’s a lot to think about when you prepare to move into your dorm. Whether it’s your very first time living in a dorm or you’re a seasoned pro, making the most of a small, possibly shared space is a feat.
That’s why we were thrilled to connect with Liz Toombs of PDR Interiors, who has a niche focus on designing sorority and fraternity houses.
Here's everything Toombs shared about making a small, shared space look cute and feel organized.
Liz Toombs is the owner and president of PDR Interiors, with a niche focus on college housing decor.
If you’re looking for extra seating options in your dorm room, Toombs suggests looking for items that can work double duty.
“When looking for furniture for a dorm room, remember less is more,” Toombs says. “When you’re working with a very small room like a dorm, you want to maximize your space as much as possible.”
This is also why Toombs says to look for benches and ottomans with internal storage. These are a definite space-saving must-have.
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It’s fairly common to raise or loft your bed in your dorm room, notes Toombs, but the key is to make the most of this area.
She suggests looking for plastic storage options, ideally stackable. She especially loves cube storage organizers for this reason—they can be used for everything from dry food to toiletries to school supplies.
“Anytime you can have layers and stacks of things that are organized, go for it,” Toombs says.
If you love the idea of easy storage but hate the way it looks, Toombs gave us another great tip: you can easily find bed skirts specifically made for beds on
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