Dorm Makeover

Ready to make your college dorm room feel like your cozy new home? Taylor Bennett and Lindsey Lowe teamed up with local retailers to transform this space from drab to fab.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY MOORE CLARK
THANKS TO UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT MONROE

1) Layer Your Bed. Your bed is your biggest statement piece. Make it the highlight of your room by adding layered comforters, blankets and pillows. Use a color palette that you can build the rest of your dorm room décor around.

2) Art Installation. Choose a wall to make your focus wall and create your own art installation. We used brightly-hued pages from our favorite publications and secured it on the wall with decorative washi tape. It’s an easy solution for décor that can be removed and changed.

3) Add Greenery. Instantly add color and liven up a space by adding greenery. We recommend choosing faux plants since they require no maintenance. But, if you want a houseplant to keep you company, choose a succulent that requires little care.

4) Your Collection. Whether you collect hats or butterflies, choose a wall to display your favorite things. It’s important to surround yourself with items you love – especially when you are far from home.

5) Add Rugs. Add a sense of texture to your dorm room by layering colorful rugs in your space. Whether your pacing the floor before a big test, or getting up early in the morning, rugs will instantly add warmth and comfort.

6) Light It Up. Most dorms have little natural light, cringe-worthy fluorescent bulbs and dark wood furniture filling the space. Flip the switch on drab spaces by adding floor lighting, small lamps or string lights.

SOURCES FOR DORM ROOM MAKEOVER: Faux snake plant on desk, woven house shoes, small artwork above bench, terra cotta knot (accessory on desk), jewelry on hand (accessory on desk) – AVAILABLE AT THREE THREADS; Large wicker chair, macramé light fixture, woven bench, colorful rug (under the bed) – AVAILABLE AT PAUL MICHAEL CO.; Grey throw blanket (on bed), silk pillows, linen Euros, velvet and metallic pillow (on bed) floral rug (under bench), – AVAILABLE AT WALSWORTH & COMPANY; gold metal chair, Lucite and metal side table, gold floor lamp, abstract art (on desk), floor pouf, pink bedding – AVAILABLE AT SLEEPY HOLLOW FURNITURE & MATTRESS; Emily Pullin artwork (behind record player), wooden beads, books, Mongolian lamb pillow – AVAILABLE AT MATERIAL THINGS