Plant in Dorm Room | Photo by Jessica Fugett | The Wright State Guardian
With remote learning, we’re spending a lot more time in our rooms making it easy to become bored with the way they look. Redecorating your room doesn’t need to break the bank. Here are five ways to change up your room on a budget.
Rearrange your furniture
For a completely free option, try rearranging your furniture to give your room a new feel. Even though technically nothing will be new, your room will feel different and will seem new. Try giving your room a separate space for relaxing and working if you can. Maybe put your bed and your desk on opposite ends of the room, or arrange your bed so that you cannot see your desk when lying down.
Posters and wall art
While painting your walls is a cheap way to change up the feel of your room, most dorms and apartments do not allow you to paint. Because of this, take advantage of posters and varying wall art to add color and personality to your room. A good thing about wall art is that posters and pictures are easy to take down when you want to change them.
Flea market furniture
If you are willing to spend some money, getting second-hand furniture at flea markets can be a great way to change your room. Maybe you will find a really great desk or a really cool standing mirror. Even decorations can be found second-hand that can add change to a room. A bonus of shopping second-hand is that you can find unique pieces that will add a pop of creativity to your space.
Matching bedspread and curtains
Maybe you do not have the space in your room for new furniture but still want to give your room a drastic makeover. Getting a new bedspread is a great way to change the look of your room. In addition to a bedspread, curtains can add depth and character to a room. Getting curtains that match or complement your bedspread will pull your room together.
Decorative storage bins
Sometimes it can be hard to focus when there is a lot of clutter around. Instead of focusing on decorating your room, spend some money on decorative or fancy storage bins so that all of your stuff has a place to go. This will help keep you focused as you work on schoolwork as well as give your room a new, polished look.
