Decorating help!!!????

Question

So I am a college student living on a modest budget but my suite is in desperate need to decoration. It's a combined kitchen and living area with white walls (white we cannot paint) and basic furniture the school supplied. Any ideas of how we can spice it up without spending alot of cash. creative/crafty ideas would be great. thanks :)

Answer 1

It depends on your taste, but if you're going for inexpensive ideas...there are a million and one things you can do to make your new home pleasant.

How about some posters...movie posters (you can get them at your local video store sometimes for little cash) or posters from the mall at places like Spencers, FYE, Suncoast, etc. Posters can be hung with temporary hangers (check your local hardware store).

If you can use push pins, you could do a collage of pictures...hang your favorite concert tees...posters...old records (push pin in the center to let record "hang")...your personal art...etc.

Add a bookcase and keep photo albums, school books, how to books, magazines, folders, etc.

Have a candle or two to light when you have guests.

Take a few decorative vases and put them on a dresser, top of the bookcase, end table, etc. You can add some inexpensive fake flowers in the vase.

How about some decorative pillows and small throw blankets to throw onto your bed or arm chair?

Check out IKEA. (Not sure if you live near one). They have a ton of inexpensive furniture, shelving, and decor for all styles. Go to ikea.com for some ideas.

Do a google image search for key words such as "college room decor",  "decorating ideas", "dorm room decor". You should find some ideas there too!

Good luck in school!

Answer 2

Do murals or other art on the walls in colored chalk. People will want to see it or join in. It washes off pretty easy so you can change it up whenever you want.