Dorm Room Decorating Ideas: Classic

If you love all things old-school and tend choose traditional over trendy, decorate your dorm with comfortable classics livened up with stylish extras. Bright patterns and bold colors are even better combined (just like in your closet!), so pair stripes with florals and pastels with primary shades. Balance the abundance of color with a handful of clean white statement pieces, like filigree wall decorations or wicker accent furniture. There's no need to splurge on tons of new stuff; raid antique stores and estate sales for used gems and update them with a coat of spray paint.

Liven up your run-of-the-mill dorm furnishings with artsy extras like an Eames coat rack or Robert Indiana-esque bookends, inspired by museum favorites. And don't forget to keep your pretty pad organized with practical storage staples like chic white shelving or freestanding drawers. With a dorm room this smart, your grades are bound to reflect your surroundings.