By Farima Alavi
Designating a study area in your dorm room is essential — you’re going to college to get an education, after all! You may think there’s only so much pizzazz you can add to a desk, but we have the perfect DIY ideas to spruce up every inch of your homework space. Read our tips below to make your desk your favorite spot to study and unwind after a long day of classes.
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Add Coziness
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You’ll be pulling several all-nighters, especially around midterms and finals. To make your desk more comfortable, place a throw and pillow on your chair. When you aren’t studying, use the pillows as extra seating when you have friends or family over.
Play With Patterns
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The standard laminate desktop may cramp your style, so personalize it with removable wallpaper. Play with different patterns, like we did here with an organic floral and hand-drawn geometric X pattern from Chasing Paper. When it comes time to move out, simply peel it off!
Scour the Dollar Store
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Add color and fun to your desk with chic (and cheap!) office supplies you can find at your local dollar store or the dollar bins at your favorite big-box stores.
Pick a Palette
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Choose a theme or color palette to make it easier to decorate your desk with cohesive accessories. Here, we paired mint green with coral, gold and hot pink accents — and we found scissors to match!
To help you prepare for college, we’re giving away Fiskars school supplies including scissors, mixed media shears, a detail craft knife, cutting mat and SureCut Deluxe paper trimmer. Bonus Prize: The lucky winner will also receive a retro-inspired cat duvet cover from RedBubble.com. For a chance to win, tell us your favorite dorm room hack in the comments section below. Check back next week to see if you’re the winner!
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