{"id":7258,"date":"2018-08-12T11:12:48","date_gmt":"2018-08-12T15:12:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/?p=7258"},"modified":"2024-06-10T10:31:28","modified_gmt":"2024-06-10T14:31:28","slug":"tips-college-dorm-feel-like-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/tips-college-dorm-feel-like-home\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Recreate the Comforts of Home in Your Dorm Room"},"content":{"rendered":"

Your first college dorm room is often the first time many you experience the discomforts of adulthood in your young life. You\u2019re crammed into a tiny box with white washed cement walls with a complete stranger. This shared space is a far cry from the comfortable and familiar home you came from.<\/span><\/p>\n

Many college freshmen end up sending half a carload of stuff back home, overestimating the amount of space they\u2019ll be granted. While it\u2019s important to pack light, and seasonally, there are a handful of items that will make your brief stay in this little cell far more enjoyable.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Boxercraft Red and Black Plaid Flannel Pajama Pant<\/p><\/div>\n

10 Tips to Make Your College Dorm Feel Like Home<\/span><\/h2>\n

1. Maximize Closet Space<\/h3>\n

One thing you have at home that you definitely will <\/span>not <\/span><\/i>have in college is space. Going home for Thanksgiving? Bring your summer wear and forgo packing every little layer you own. When you head home for Turkey Day, plan to check your bag and swap your light clothing for sweaters, jackets, and scarves. Another simple, inexpensive closet solution are vertical hangers — small hanging strips of hooks that allow to hang up to 8 articles of clothing vertically, utilizing all your closet space.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Soft Lighting<\/h3>\n

Rather than make use of the harsh, fluorescent overhead ceiling lights, it\u2019s worth it to make a little room for a nice desk lamp with a \u201cwarm\u201d bulb — one that diffuses a warm yellow glow instead of a harsh, bright white glare.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Fuzzy

Fuzzy Friends ‘Unicorn’ Slippers from Aroma Home<\/p><\/div>\n

3. Slippers or Slipper Socks<\/h3>\n

What\u2019s that weird stain on the carpet? Why is the linoleum floor perpetually sandy no matter how much you Swiffer? No need to care if your feet never touch the floor. Even if you weren\u2019t into slippers at home, <\/span>now is the time<\/span><\/i>. College dorm rooms are notoriously disgusting, collecting decades of grunge that no amount of elbow grease will lift. A comfortable pair of slippers or a few pairs of slipper socks will go a long way.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Mattress Pad<\/h3>\n

No matter what you decide to bring, definitely opt for a high-quality mattress pad — one that will last you the full four years. The mattress you will sleep on is absolutely older than you. Serta makes extra fancy mattress pads that will provide you with a layer of its signature memory foam for a plush sleeping experience. A good night\u2019s sleep is critical to performing at your peak, so don\u2019t pass on this advice! <\/span><\/p>\n

5. Oversized Coffee Mug<\/h3>\n

Think about items that could serve multiple purposes. A bowl-like coffee cup will get <\/span>a lot<\/span><\/i> of use over four years, for way more than coffee. It could also be a ramen bowl, a cereal bowl, hot chocolate mug, a Chex Mix holder, or heck eat a slice of pizza out of it — whatever. One of those and a spoon, fork, and knife are all you\u2019ll need in a limited space.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"'Malibu

‘Malibu Plaid’ Unisex Flannel Pajama Pants from Boxercraft<\/p><\/div>\n

6. Pajama Pants<\/h3>\n

Pajama pants are <\/span>not <\/span><\/i>just for sleeping! Keep in mind that you\u2019ll likely be rolling out of bed and sprinting to class in these, so you\u2019ll want to have pajama pants with some style. Check out our <\/span>back-to-college style guide<\/span><\/a> for inspiration.<\/span><\/p>\n

7. Induction Cooktop<\/h3>\n

Many college campuses have banned hot plates, so if you\u2019re craving a hot meal — especially during cold winter months — and the cafeteria isn\u2019t an option, you\u2019re out of luck. Induction cooktops don\u2019t actually get hot. They heat the cookware on top of the cooktop. Now you can enjoy a bowl of ramen without burning the dorm down.<\/span><\/p>\n

8. Tapestry<\/h3>\n

Posters are the classic way to cover those unsightly white concrete walls. For a softer homey look opt for a tapestry instead. They come in so many colors and styles that guys and girls with varying tastes can find something that suits them. Tapestries are large expanses of patterned fabric that will immediately soften the look of your dorm room cell, and diffuse that harsh fluorescent lighting.<\/span><\/p>\n

9. Room Dividing Curtain<\/h3>\n

Thanks to Amazon, you can easily find 1000 dorm room privacy solutions, including an awkward but efficient twin-sized over-bed tent to zip yourself into. A great solution if you or your parents are handy, is a neutral-colored room-dividing curtain. They come with a heavy-duty tension rod (like a shower rod on steroids) and a heavy fabric that will provide floor-to-ceiling privacy as long as you can hang it between two walls. There are also hospital style room dividers that involve screwing a track into the ceiling. You will want to get approval from both your roommate and your RA before implementing.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"'Fluffy

‘Fluffy Black Sheep’ Fleece Robe by Munki Munki<\/p><\/div>\n

10. Plush Bathrobe<\/h3>\n

You have no control over the fact that you have to share three grimey shower stalls with 40 other college freshman, but you <\/span>can <\/span><\/i>control how you feel while you\u2019re walking there! Invest in a plush bathrobe that makes you feel warm, cozy, and comfortable. And shower sandals. Definitely don\u2019t forget the shower sandals…<\/span><\/p>\n

Embrace every pajama-filled, pizza-laden, coffee-saturated, sleep-deprived moment of your college experience <\/span>\u2014<\/span> and good luck to the class of 2022! For the latest back-to-college tips, visit us at <\/em><\/span>thepajamacompany.com\/blog<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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