{"id":585,"date":"2014-02-03T16:25:37","date_gmt":"2014-02-03T23:25:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/waltergage\/?p=585"},"modified":"2014-02-03T16:25:37","modified_gmt":"2014-02-03T23:25:37","slug":"ways-to-brighten-up-your-dorm-room","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/waltergage\/2014\/02\/03\/ways-to-brighten-up-your-dorm-room\/","title":{"rendered":"Ways to brighten up your Dorm Room"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Marta Biernacki<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Is your space your favourite place?\u00a0 The Gage Dorms tend to all look the same, but with a little effort you can add some flair to your bedroom and living room.\u00a0 Here are some cheap and easy ideas.<\/p>\n

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  1. Holiday lights<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    This isn\u2019t a novel idea, and hanging holiday lights is a pretty common in residence, but this doesn\u2019t make it any less effective in making your living space more welcoming.\u00a0 Lights add brightness and warmth to a room, and considering that it\u2019s January, they\u2019re probably on sale.<\/p>\n

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    1. Candles<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Like holiday lights, candles are not a novel idea, but they\u2019re still a good one.\u00a0 They also add light, and have the added bonus of smelling nice.<\/p>\n

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      1. Cool Posters, Wrapping Paper, or Wall Stencils<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        You can decorate your walls with cool posters, but if you don\u2019t have the money to buy one from the SUB or a fancy poster store, you can always get some pretty wallpaper and use it to line the top of your walls (like crown molding, but much cheaper). \u00a0Alternatives to this are getting some cheap old records which can be put on the wall, photographs of loved ones, or your own original artwork.\u00a0 Just make sure to hang your decorations with some poster mounts!<\/p>\n

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        1. Flowers or Plants (fake is okay)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Adding life to a room \u2013 literally \u2013 is one of the best ways to make it more welcoming.\u00a0 Cacti often have cool colours, and are hard to kill.\u00a0 You can also get plastic plants, for which that task is even more difficult.<\/p>\n

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          1. Add Colour<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Adding a brightly coloured rug, throw pillow(s) or duvet is an easy way to dramatically transform a room, and to make it look more comfy and welcoming.\u00a0 Getting a big blanket with a cool pattern on it (for example, I have a tiger on my blanket) or an interestingly patterned pillow is a good way of adding some personal flair without too much monetary commitment.<\/p>\n

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            1. Organize and be Clean<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              Having a clean living space often is what makes a space look most welcoming.\u00a0 The way that you place your books on a shelf can have a big impact, and even something as simple as making your bed in the morning can add a sort of calm to a room.\u00a0 Taking a couple minutes every night just to tidy up, or putting away one thing before you leave the room, can help jump start neat habits.<\/p>\n

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