Cinderblock walls, fluorescent lights, and plastic mattresses be damned.

Going back to school might make your brain feel like a mess, but that doesn't mean your room should look like one.

No matter how tiny that studio apartment is, nothing beats having your own space. Here are some actually feasible ideas that don't involve remodeling or a completely unrealistic warehouse loft.

Congratulations on your first apartment! Time to suck it up like the rest of us.

You have to maximize every inch of space in a dorm room. Don't let the small space cramp your style! The key is making sure that everything has a place

There are a couple of weeks left until college students move in and classes start — which means there’s still time to think about dorm decor. These ten project ideas will help students save money, get set up and make their rooms stylish and homey. Above, ottomans provide extra seating when friends stop by, and

As a rising freshman, I had just come back from a four week stint in Europe. I’d left my heart there, and did not particularly relish the months ahead in the snow belt. This room encapsulates the romantic spirit that might have helped to transport the young gamine in me. 1. Cavallini Phrenology Wrapping Paper, Paper Source, $4. Art is going to be one of the easiest and most important features to help that dorm room feel like home.

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Cover up all the stains that are bound to come about with this no-sew rug made out of rope! Make sure your hot glue gun is ready to work for this one.

You're a mom AND a woman. We get it! Find real-world parenting advice, fashion & beauty inspiration and great conversation with moms like you.

You're a mom AND a woman. We get it! Find real-world parenting advice, fashion & beauty inspiration and great conversation with moms like you.

You're a mom AND a woman. We get it! Find real-world parenting advice, fashion & beauty inspiration and great conversation with moms like you.

Life is a big adventure, and yours is just beginning. If you’re an outdoorsy type, here’s an inspiration board full of style ideas for your inside. Use the vintage arrows for decor (check, of course, the regulations in your dorm first!) and pair the pillowcases with a white or solid colored duvet for a modern look. The arrows, clipboards, and rug here are all from Etsy, but you can save even more (and hone your vintage shopping skills) by searching thrift stores in your own town.