College is expensive, but decorating your dorm room doesn’t have to be. Our shopping experts have rounded up our favorite dorm room decor pieces that are all under $100. These budget-friendly finds ...

Many of these guy dorm room ideas can be modified (with different colors and throw pillows) to create options that suit any space or taste. As your soon-to-be college student thinks about living in a ...

For some, August signals the end of summer; for others, it marks the start of the school year and a return to college campus life. Even though our university years are behind us, we can remember all ...

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In college, there's one place where you'll likely be spending most of your time, and no, it's not the the library; it's your dorm room. That's why it's worth it to turn your room into a space that you ...

Halloween is one of the most exciting times of the year to get creative with your space, and your dorm is the perfect place to show off your spooky side. Whether you’re going for cute and cozy fall ...

Growing up, my mom rarely let me put up posters on my walls because she claimed they would ruin the paint. When I first moved into my childhood bedroom, I chose a light purple for the walls. I still ...

Decorating your dorm or apartment can feel daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. As a senior, I’ll admit it’s been a while since I’ve been in a dorm myself. But I like to think my decorating expertise ...

For many college students, a dorm room is their first home away from home. How do you turn it into a work, sleep and hangout space? Decor pros offer this advice. First, make sure you and your roommate ...

An empty dorm room is a blank space, ready for you to make it your own. Whatever decor or furniture you bring in tells a story about who you are — and if who you are is a Swiftie, Taylor Swift Easter ...

Over-the-top dorm decor is on the rise, particularly in schools where social media reigns supreme (#BamaRush, anyone?). We're making the case for the madness to stop Alex Apatoff is the Managing ...

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Shelly Gates, 49, whose Jackson, Mississippi-based interior-decor firm Mary Margaret Designs focuses on college dorm rooms. She posts videos of ...