Making A Smooth Transaction From Home To Dorm Room

Sending a child off to college? You are going to very likely go overboard making sure that they have everything they will need with them while they are so far from home.  Over purchasing for your college freshman might seem like a wise idea, however, this is a mistake that you are going to want to avoid. 
 
When it comes to transitioning to college it's nice to have some new stuff to begin your college experience with but it is also important not to go overboard with how much you are sending your student away with.  After all, dorm rooms offer very little space for students and placing too many items in the room with them may perhaps squash any ability to think while in the chaos of stuff.  A small space needs to be clean and neat and also well decorated.  While you're likely to find many over the top prints and brightly colored items to fill your students dorm room room with you may want to be very selective when choosing colors that are soothing and that encourage harmony, especially in roommate situations where the colors and styles of the two roommates might or may perhaps not be in synch. 
 
Using many neat storage items is a wise investment and you are going to want to find ways for your student to be able to condense all their stuff using under the bed storage and items that serve multiple purposes at once like a coat rack with shelves, which allows you to maximize space in this small environment.  While it is cozy to have a few items from home it is very likely that your student will not have space to bring more than a few comfort items and some clothing.
 
Of course, purchasing new linen items can be fun and a nice way to make the space feel more homey.  Taking the time to color coordinate with your new roommate can help avoid any color conflict and can also help to make the room seem more coordinated and larger as well creating a better setting for entertaining as well as all night study sessions. 
 
College dormitory room décor needs to be carefully considered and whenever possible it is best to get both roommates involved as well.  This allows to create a nicer space for everyone and while some compromises may perhaps be necessary when dealing with two completely different personalities you will likely find that if you can create a setting that's pleasing to both and uniform that this will be the best for all involved.