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.

One of the biggest tips Lynch shared is one that helps trick the eye into believing your small space is bigger than it is.

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 ...

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.

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.

even as a recent JLL study said that the average cost of back-to-school shopping is up 21.8% from last year. For college students, arranging and setting up a dorm room can be pricey, with many ...