For the college student

So you or your college student has lived in the dreadful dorms for a year and it is now time to pick a place and make it your own. If you are like me, and want to keep your bedroom at your parent's house just how it was when you left, then you have a task a head - find/buy things for the new place.

This can be expensive ($$$) and overwhelming. You want to choose a color palate or fabric or piece of furniture to design your room around and I do not have many suggestions on the best way to do that, [just choose something you love and make it work] but I wanted to share a unique and creative idea with you.

Mantel/headboard purchased here.

Instead of an expensive, brand new, cherry wood (out of style) bed, create your own! Shop your local antique or thrift stores for a mantle to use as a headboard! If you don't like the color, simply change it to fit your style. The key here is to find one a decent price, do not pay a fortune or you might as well have gotten a brand new Haverty's bed. 

Trust me, your roommates will love your room and think it is just the coolest. The next thing you know, they will be hunting for similar things to change up their boring rooms!

I hope this sends a little inspiration your way. Just because you have a low budget doesn't mean your college bedroom can't be adorable and a room you LOVE! 

If you have any questions or comments, leave them below! I would love to hear from you!

Dani