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my dorm is finally starting to feel like home and i am incredibly happy
Lighting to Get Your Study (or Swerve) On
Folks, it's all about lighting.
Try and doubt me on this, I dare you. Ever want to create that perfect mood? Whether it's for studying, cooking, talking, or...well...ya know...the mood...whatever you have in mind, lighting is going to get you there.
And the #1 and #2 biggest lighting culprits in dorms? The overhead "death light", and the desk lamp. Both are bright, both are annoying, and both are universally unflattering. If you look good and are able to concentrate well while in either one of these lighting conditions, than congratulations. You are a freak of nature and should probably be modeling at Home Depot or something.
My cure? Well first of all, the light bulb. Get rid of that harsh light and go for something more easy on the eyes, basically anything other than a bright flourescent white light. And second of all? Get a better light fixture!
I'm a HUGE fan of both of these hanging pendants. A white feathered shag covering (which is both chic and exotic) and a dainty white layered one, with a more unique twist. They both soften whatever bulb is contained within them, meaning the number of headaches should proportionally decrease as the number of complements proportionally increase. I mean c'mon. They're gorgeous.
Another trick? Go for something shiny that reflects light about the room. It will make your space seem larger and more grand. Something silvery, shining, and fabulous that I have in mind? This, a silver sequined chandelier. It's perfect for classin' up a diny dorm room without moving over into disco ball territory.
So get movin guys! The semester has really only just begun, and the holidays are coming up. If ever there was a time to make your dorm more cozy, homey and extremely inviting, it's now!
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I'm loving these paper lanterns with christmas lights strung up with flowing fabric.
I know this isn't a dorm room per-say, but those icicle christmas lights can be used above a bunked dorm bed in the same manner.
These christmas lights look crazy cool outlining the windows. This may be a little more difficult to accomplish if you have drapes or vertical blinds on your windows.
Another great lighted headboard idea is to put pictures above your bed (I love the black and white photos here with large white mats), and then outline them with christmas lights in a pattern resembling headboard shape.
Another option for christmas lights- wrap them around your footboard.
More typography love.
