Decorate Your Dorm

When you walked into your dorm for the first time, you probably thought one of, if not all of the following:

  1. Finally, my new home away from home…
  2. This is tiny.
  3. This looks just like my neighbor’s room.

You now have your own little corner in the world to use for relaxing, studying, and sleeping, but you want it to look unique, and reflect your style. Here are a few tips on how to take your boring dorm room to a new level of awesome!

Pick a Color

Decide how you want your dorm to make you feel and choose a color to evoke those feelings. A vibrant red  or orange can be energizing. Yellows can reflect cheerfulness, while blues and violets can create a very serene ambience. Find several elements like rugs or pillows to showcase the color you select and place them throughout your space as contrasting pops to a neutral background.

Pick a Theme

Select a theme that you are passionate about. Picking a theme you love is a nice way to show your personality at a glance. Maybe you love the ocean and want to incorporate shells and nautical decor throughout your space, or maybe you’re a fan of old hollywood movies and want to hang Marylin Monroe posters up and place film reel paperweights on your desk. Whatever your style, you can really set your space apart by putting a lot of your interests into it. Just make sure to stay consistent with your theme so it looks put together. 

Multi-Functionality

Chances are, your dorm allots you a pretty tight space. That means you need to maximize that space. You can accomplish this by incorporating multi-functionality anywhere you can. One idea is buying a small ottoman that you can use as a footstool, additional seating, or even storage, if the top comes off. Another option is using a wall organizer that looks like a decorative piece.

Natural Elements

You can make a space look more luxe by adding elements found in nature. Plants are a great way to both improve your room’s oxygen quality and make a decorative statement. You can also easily replicate the look of natural stones like marble or granite by covering your desk or other surfaces with removable contact paper.

Photos

It’s completely normal to feel homesick while living in your dorm. That’s why it’s important have pictures throughout your space that help you with your nostalgia fix. Having pictures of loved ones, especially in a workspace can be a nice break from the stresses of homework and deadlines. So, bring on the life memorabilia.

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5 NEW Meals You Can Make In Your Dorm

You just started college and after a few weeks in, you’re sick of the noodles and cafeteria food. Sure, you mentally prepared for this, but the monotony is killing you. Don’t worry about it. Door To Dorm has you covered. Time to remix your meals with some easy, affordable, dorm-friendly recipes.

Here are 5 rockin’ meals you can make in your dorm room:

Chicken Salad Wraps & Sandwiches

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This delicious recipe is great for lunch or dinner and you can switch it up by adding sweet or savory toppings and using different kinds of tortilla, bread, or even crackers (if you want to make a shareable snack) to serve it on. All you need is:

  1. 2 Cans of Canned Chicken
  2. Light Mayo (to taste)
  3. ½ Cup of Raisins or Dried Cranberries  (or both if you want to throw caution to the wind)
  4. 2-3 Sticks of Chopped Celery
  5. 1-2 Handfuls of Walnuts
  6. Salt & Pepper (to taste)

Pour the canned chicken into a food storage container,  mash the chicken with a fork to break apart the chicken chunks. Pour the rest of the ingredients into the food storage container and mix everything together. Then, serve over your favorite carb. Store the leftover chicken salad mix  in your microchill fridge so you have meals ready for days. With so many ways to enjoy chicken salad, it is the swiss army knife of dorm food.

We recommend you try this chicken salad mix with croissants or spinach wrap tortillas. For a savory version, replace the raisins/ dried cranberries with chopped tomato and add garlic powder or garlic salt. Add a side of salad or a bag of baked chips.

Overnight Oats

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Trying to avoid the freshman 15? An easy and convenient way to add healthy nutrition into your life is by eating breakfast. You can save time in the mornings by meal prepping with overnight oats, so that you’re not late to class. This post on Food Network’s Healthy Eats gives you tips on how to create appropriate portions and play up your oats with different flavors.

2-Minute French Toast in a Cup

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This yummy recipe shared by Pretty Prudent is a lazy student hack for a warm and sweet confection! Perfect for those chilli days in your dorm or when your sweet tooth is kicking in, you’ll enjoy this morning cup of french deliciousness. Bon Appetit!

Microwave Nachos

Having a movie night with your roomie? Kick the night up a notch with some cheesy microwave nachos. Tablespoon.com has the scoop on this 5-minute recipe. Indulge in some messy, gooey goodness, because these microwave nachos are all that and a bag of chips!

Crock Pot Beef Stroganoff

If you want to impress your friends with your dorm cheffing skills, a crock pot beef stroganoff  is the way to go. The Spruce gives you the breakdown on how to prepare this dinner extraordinaire. Knock their socks off  by pairing dinner with these entertaining ideas for dorms. Oh you fancy, huh?

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