Dormify

One thing that many people look forward to most about going to college is the new experience of living in a college dorm. As an incoming freshman in 2021, I spent all summer brainstorming decoration ideas for a small space that I would call home for the next 10 months. Many ideas came to fruition while others did not, but needless to say, decorating a room with all of my favorite themes, pictures, lights, and more was so satisfying and therapeutic.

One thing about decorating is that it can be done thousands of different ways with millions of different types of decor. It is all about personal preference and that is the beautiful thing about it. The way a person decorates their living space often says a lot about their interests, hobbies, lifestyle, and more. As you will see in this post, some of my favorite things are outer space, my family, and my pet pig. Bringing all of these things together to make a small space feel comfy and home-y was so fun. Although our styles may vary, decorating can be seen as a fun and satisfying task rather than a dreaded, tedious one.

Here is one of my favorite dorm pictures. It perfectly captures the “space” vibe I enjoy so much. The galactic-colored lights, moon pictures, & an Earth canvas are what made the room so unique for me

 Pictured here is my door hanger homemade by my grandmother. The dark blue color ties with the warm colors of the dorm interior. It means a lot to me to have homemade decor.

Last but not least is this portrait, taken by me, of my favorite piggy in the whole world. Theo’s picture is hanging near my sink so I can see him everyday before I go about my day - it’s okay if you want to call me crazy.