Even if carpets are provided in the dorm room, area rugs make a huge difference ... Even an old bed sheet would work. Other seating ideas include floor pillows, bean bags, or other similar ...

One way to ease the anxiety around starting your collegiate stage of life is to make your dorm room a comfortable (and comforting) space that’s functional despite its small size. I asked ...

Check out these 19 dorm room items I'd recommend for any college student. (For more ideas, also be sure to check out our back to school sales guide). Perfect for late night study sessions ...

Learn more› By Joanne Chen Joanne Chen is an editor on the home-decor team. She edits articles on couches, lamps, plants, and anything else that makes a house a home. A typical dorm room ...

When I read a New York Times story about students paying $10,000 for professional dorm room makeovers, I was immediately transported to my first day at Providence College, 50 years ago this month.