Has the time finally come for you to move away for University or College? If you stay in a dorm, I am sure you are keen in decorating it as much to make you feel at home! Decorating a designing a small space can be challenging and limiting, however IKEA has the perfect furniture and storage-saving items perfect for your dorm room! IKEA is budget friendly, offers delivery services for you in case you do not have ideal transport options, and lastly they are easy to assemble on your own. It is important to remember that space is key in decorating a well-designed dorm room. It is essential to find a balance between decorating and unfurnishing. Here are 10 things from IKEA that you need for your dorm room right now!
Everyone needs a corkboard in his or her room, especially in your dorm room! Hang it up or lean it against the wall, whichever suits you. Add photographs, letters, anything special to give your room a unique twist to it. You could also put a calendar up on your corkboard as a little planner for yourself. These are very budget-friendly for us students!
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What better way to make your small dorm room a tiny bit cosier than to add a cute, cosy, comfortable rug! IKEA has a variety of chic rugs for your room! There are minimalistic designs as well as floral and patterned designs for everyone! These are so essential for the colder months too.
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These carts are so underestimated these days. They can be so versatile and help to save on space as well. If you have a bathroom, this is the perfect cart to store bathroom essentials, if you have your own kitchen, this is a great cart to place drinks and snacks on, and if you only have a bedroom to yourself, this cart may be the perfect “mini storage” for you! It is great for keeping your make up products, skin products, and any small items you may have lying around the room! Not to mention their minimalistic aesthetic.
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This may not be for everyone, but if you are someone who always seems to be hungry in the middle of the night and does not have a kitchen or storage place for food, do consider a mini fridge! They are perfect for chilling snacks and drinks in your dorm room!
Tip: You can use these mini fridges to store facial masks and certain skincare products too!
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If you stay in a dorm room and struggle with cupboard space, look no further. These are the perfect shelves to fit into your dorm cupboard. Use these to store all your folded clothes without taking up excessive amounts of space in you dorm!
IKEA is the perfect place to get the right desk for you! There are small desks which cater more to your dorm rooms. Some of these desks also have storage options such as drawers.
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Tired of things lying around your room? Grab one or two storage boxes from IKEA and your problem is solved! These are great for storing under an elevated bed or on the top of your cupboard! They are not heavy and bulky which is a plus point! Now you have somewhere to put all your school notes in too.
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Having photo frames around your room is the best way to feel close to your family and loved ones! IKEA offers many types of photo frames so be sure to grab a few in different colours!
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Plants change the vibe of a room, so be sure to pick plants that suit your room theme and aura which suits your dorm!
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I am almost sure that every student, at some point, will need to burn the midnight oil, so what better way than to get a good, bright, strong lamp from IKEA?
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