{"id":803,"date":"2015-07-20T17:17:49","date_gmt":"2015-07-20T17:17:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cellularwindowshades.com\/blog\/?p=803"},"modified":"2015-07-20T19:41:33","modified_gmt":"2015-07-20T19:41:33","slug":"8-dorm-decor-essentials-you-must-grab-before-kicking-off-the-semester","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cellularwindowshades.com\/blog\/8-dorm-decor-essentials-you-must-grab-before-kicking-off-the-semester\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Dorm Decor Essentials You Must Grab Before Kicking Off the Semester!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Yes, we know, there\u2019s still a ton of time left in the summer, but it\u2019s never too late to start thinking about ideas when it comes to dorm room d\u00e9cor. We\u2019ve put together a list of 8 essentials you must have before kicking off your semester!<\/p>\n<h2>1. Extra Storage Space<\/h2>\n<p>Dorm rooms are small by nature; why not create some extra space with a unique storage solution under your bed? This will be a great place to put things that you don\u2019t use every day. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/listing\/175743456\/handmade-reed-storage-basket\" target=\"_blank\">Check out this beside storage solution that we found on etsy<\/a>, how crafty is this basket?<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" size-full wp-image-804 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/cellularwindowshades.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Basket.jpg\" alt=\"Basket\" width=\"570\" height=\"409\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cellularwindowshades.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Basket.jpg 570w, https:\/\/cellularwindowshades.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Basket-300x215.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>2. Sweet Threads for Your Bed!<\/h2>\n<p>Style is of the utmost importance; after all, you\u2019re going to be spending a lot of time in your dorm room. Your threads should match your personality and mesh well with the other accents in your room; this is a great opportunity to let everyone know who you really are.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" size-full wp-image-810 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/cellularwindowshades.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Sweet-Threads.jpg\" alt=\"Sweet Threads\" width=\"500\" height=\"341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cellularwindowshades.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Sweet-Threads.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cellularwindowshades.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Sweet-Threads-300x205.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>3. Fun Pillows<\/h2>\n<p>College is one of the best times of your life, grab some fun pillows and let loose! A cool idea is if you go to a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thestationerystudio.com\/collegiate\/collegiate-pillows-c2582.html\" target=\"_blank\">large university; consider sporting your school colors<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>4. Mattress Foam Pad<\/h2>\n<p>Get extra comfort and back support with a hypoallergenic mattress pad! After long days studying, you need to get all the rest you can get. This is a very inexpensive way to get the most out of your bed.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"  wp-image-806 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/cellularwindowshades.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Mattress-Foam-Pad.jpg\" alt=\"Mattress Foam Pad\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cellularwindowshades.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Mattress-Foam-Pad.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cellularwindowshades.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Mattress-Foam-Pad-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cellularwindowshades.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Mattress-Foam-Pad-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cellularwindowshades.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Mattress-Foam-Pad-60x60.jpg 60w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>5. Blackout Shades<\/h2>\n<p>We are a site that sells window treatments, so we can\u2019t resist plugging our shade. What college student doesn\u2019t want to sleep in on the weekend? The cheap threads and tapestries will let the light flow in, while our <a href=\"http:\/\/cellularwindowshades.com\/18-blackout-shades\" target=\"_blank\">blackout shades<\/a> completely wipe out the light. Sleep in peace and take back your weekend!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"  wp-image-812 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/cellularwindowshades.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Blackout-Shades.jpg\" alt=\"Blackout Shades\" width=\"440\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cellularwindowshades.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Blackout-Shades.jpg 458w, https:\/\/cellularwindowshades.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Blackout-Shades-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cellularwindowshades.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Blackout-Shades-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cellularwindowshades.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Blackout-Shades-60x60.jpg 60w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>6. Bean Bag Chair<\/h2>\n<p>When your friends come over for movie night, you must have some space for them to kick back and relax. Bean bag chairs are mobile, so you can bring them over to your neighbors dorm rooms should you need the space. Check out these <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ultimatesack.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">trendy beanbag chairs from Ultimate Sack<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"  wp-image-815 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/cellularwindowshades.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Bean-Bag-Chairs.jpg\" alt=\"Bean Bag Chairs\" width=\"450\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cellularwindowshades.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Bean-Bag-Chairs.jpg 579w, https:\/\/cellularwindowshades.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Bean-Bag-Chairs-270x300.jpg 270w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>7. Picture Frames<\/h2>\n<p>You might be far from home, but you can bring your friends and family with you! Through the tough times and the good times while you\u2019re away at school, you\u2019ll have fond memories to reflect on.<\/p>\n<h2>8. DIY Corckboard<\/h2>\n<p>Stay on top of your school work and personal life with a trendy corkboard! This corkboard is an open canvas; add fun images and attitude and you\u2019ll coast through your semester in style!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" size-full wp-image-821 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/cellularwindowshades.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Corkboard1.jpg\" alt=\"Corkboard\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cellularwindowshades.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Corkboard1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cellularwindowshades.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Corkboard1-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Yes, we know, there\u2019s still a ton of time left in the summer, but it\u2019s never too late to start thinking about ideas when it comes to dorm room d\u00e9cor. We\u2019ve put together a list of 8 essentials you must have before kicking off your semester! 1. 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