8.02.2010

Deck Out Your Dorm - Issue 04 - How to make your room the "hang out room"

Ever wonder how some rooms become "the hang out room" and others do not?  Here are some tips to make your dorm room as inviting as possible!  The more traffic you have coming in and out of the room, the more friends you will make at school.



01.  Try to keep it clean and clutter free.  Rooms with too much going on are very intimidating.  Try to make things stream lined and neat so that guests feel comfortable.

02.  Add some extra seating to your room.  Whether it be a bean bag chair, a butterfly chair or even a storage ottoman, places to sit make your room more inviting!

03.  Try using some different lighting to spice up your space.  If people walk by and see really cool lighting, such as different colored bulbs, they will be drawn to come in.  Just make sure you check your dorm room handbook for lighting restrictions.

04.  Get a candy bowl.  Enough said.

05.  Purchase some new DVDs of old TV series or fun movies.  Hosting movie nights is so fun to do and people love going to them.

06.  If you're in the mood to hang out, keep your door open or leave a note on the door to let others know what you're up to. 

Hope some of these tips help you make new friends!  
<3Jay

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