Living in a residence hall or small apartment should not limit your ability to accessorize and decorate. After all, your home reflects part of you identity.

If you’re struggling to come up with ideas on how to accessorize or decorate your limited space, these hints may be helpful to you.

Consider a theme

Complicated room designs can look confusing to guests. A theme of certain colors, seasons or designs solve this messy problem. Decide on a theme for your room by picking basic items like a bedspread and pillows. Choosing a fun color or design for these accessories helps kick-start the progression of your living space.

Personalize Your Space

Living arrangements at college may are not always spacious, so don’t think big. Adding small, simple touches like picture frames, lamps, lights and posters add a spark of originality to your space. After you’ve picked a theme, find items that fit with the theme.

Be Mindful of Roommates

If you have a roommate, you may want to discuss what he or she enjoys so your two preferences can be blended together to create a nice, coordinated space. If ideas completely differ from yours, feel free to make your own separate space and let them do their own thing.

Stay Organized

When students become unorganized, your space becomes more hassle than fun. If there is too much stuff cramming up your space, it might be difficult to organize. Stay organized by adding decorative storage containers and baskets. These are not only functional but also add a fun touch.