If your college allows them ... and tablecloths for my wall hangings because I think they look less like a typical “dorm room” than the busy-looking tapestries that most companies sell.

But getting started can be difficult — I would know because I lived in a dorm room (and showered in a communal bathroom) until I graduated college ... longer than your average twin bed.

If you search for dorm room inspiration on Pinterest ... The closet in a college dorm might be smaller than a typical bedroom closet and you may have to share it with your roommate.

Students and their families fret about the rising costs of college tuition, but housing costs are rising faster. The average cost of a dorm room at a four-year college rose by 37% in 10 years ...

As a recent college grad, and dorm room survivor ... much larger than your typical dorm room. It is also quiet enough not to disturb you during last-minute cram sessions or mid-day naps.

While it feels like Wingerter has spent the last four years planning out Marissa's first college ... type of room environment that they need." Compared to the typical designer dorm experience ...