Having an organized space is very important, especially when in college. There is always so much going on and assignments start to pile up further and further into the semester. The last thing you want to worry about is having a messy room where you are constantly losing important things. Here are a couple tips to give you a clean and well organized space. 

• Find designated places to put things

Make sure you have designated places to put specific items. For example, I have a drawer in my room just dedicated to anything medicinal, such as cold medicine or bandages. That way, when I need those things, I know where to look for them. I also have specific drawers for snacks, that way I can easily find them when I’m hungry. It is very important to do this before you move into your new room, but if you decide one day that you want to organize your stuff, make sure you have a plan of where you want everything to go.  

• Find a theme for your room

Rooms tend to look a lot more organized when they are following a specific theme. For example, find a color palette that works well for your room. Mine is shades of grey, green and beige. These colors go together to give me the perfect earthy theme I wanted for my room. Sticking to specific patterns can be easier on the eyes and make you look like you have your life together. 

• Less clutter the better

Remember: the less clutter the better. Before you go out and buy more decor, make sure that you have room to put it somewhere. Decorating shelves and desks can be very fun, but you need to limit the amount of items you place on there, as it can give the appearance of being very cluttered. Not to mention, things get very dusty easily. Therefore having so many items just creates an environment for more dust to form. Buy only a couple decorative items for your room and then you can go from there. 

• Minimal Wall Decor

Keep wall decor very minimal. Adding so many different things to your wall can be very overwhelming on the eyes. Not to mention, sometimes it is difficult to find wall decor that matches your aesthetic. A couple of things to note is that Christopher Newport University has a rule on how high decorations can be on the wall. Not to mention, a majority of dorms on campus have brick patterned walls. Make sure to keep these things in mind when decorating your room. 

• Never place anything in the center of the room

When laying out the furniture for your room, make sure there is nothing in the middle of the room. Having everything against the wall makes it look like your room is bigger and has more space. There are a couple exceptions. A fan or stool is fine to put in the center of the room, as long as you don’t trip over it. However, try to avoid filling the center of your room with furniture. 

I hope these tips help in making sure your room is comfortable and well maintained. Having a clean room while in college is an absolute must, as it takes stress completely off your shoulders.