It’s hard moving into a dorm room after all of those years spent in your comfortable room at home. My freshman dorm room compared to my sophomore dorm room is totally different. It has a much better “home” feeling and it’s all credited to the little things that you can get at the local Walmart , Target, or Urban Outfitters. Here are a couple of things you may want to look into that can drastically turn your boring dorm room into a more lively place – all for a very low price.

Room Essentials® Pinstripe Accent Rug -Red (4×6′)

Where: Target

Price: $19.99

If you have a room without a rug then this is a good way to not have to walk on the cold floor on those winter mornings.

Flip Chair – Black

Where: Target

Price: $60

Replacing your chair or adding this to a room is perfect for feeling more comfortable or making any new friends comfortable as well.

Oriental Furniture Statue of Liberty Bamboo Blinds

Where: Walmart

Price: $24

This is for the small 2′ window. The bigger sizes cost more money but this is a creative way to make your room a more comfortable place.

Acid Etched Letter

Where: Urban Outfitters

Price: $10

On Time Wall Clock

Where: Urban Outfitters

Price: $19

A good clock is something that you take for granted and this one looks good and adds something to your walls as well.

Though none of these items are absolutely essential, they all help to make a dorm room less gloomy. Cheap prices never hurt either. All of these items can be purchased right around town, and there are more tricks to be found with a bit of research!

If you’re looking to start your revitalization, be sure to check these places out:

Walmart

337 Russel St.

Hadley, MA

Target

367 Russel St.

Hadley, MA

Urban Outfitters

109 Main St.

Northampton, Ma

*All pictures retrieved from store websites*