So here's my dorm room. I've got a few posters hanging, but nothing special. What can I do to spruce this place up a bit? My roommate's side is like mine, except he has no posters, no books, no computer, no nothing. It's just a bed and blankets. I want my side to pop even more than it does compared to his.

So come on people, let's hear some ideas for this place. I'm also willing to accept any and all posters, objets, paintings, objetcs d'art, etc.. that anyone would like to send me them.

Ideas, people. Go!

I like the blanket.  

Quote from: aaronstjI like the blanket.  

Yeah! I've had it since forever. I didn't use it after 5th grade until now. It was just sitting in the closet unused. I found it covered in dust in the back of the linen closet on the top shelf back in July. Too hot to use it then, but it's perfect here.

:lol:  :lol: looks better than my dorm room did.  And that blanket is awesome.  The only thing i could think of is maybe a plant of some sort.  I have never been a decorator though :lol:  :lol:

Quote from: natedawg120:lol:  :lol: looks better than my dorm room did.  And that blanket is awesome.  The only thing i could think of is maybe a plant of some sort.  I have never been a decorator though :lol:  :lol:

!! Good idea! I've got a bamboo plant my dad's riding buddy gave me when I was in the hospital. That will look nice.

we were allowed a small fish tank in my old dorms.  You also might consider some kind of fake plant to put somewhere for a little more color

Quote from: 70 Cam Guywe were allowed a small fish tank in my old dorms.  You also might consider some kind of fake plant to put somewhere for a little more color

Fish and I don't agree. I've killed two beta fish, as well as countless goldfish. I've given up. I am going to bring the bamboo plant in though.

I bet that you didn't have a small tank with a filtration system in it.  I think fish is a good idea.  It is just hard to keep the little buggers alive without a tank with a filtration system.  They sell little tanks with activated carcoal filers, get one of them and you can keep a beta alive for.....well as long as a beta lives.  Dito for goldfish, or you could even get small tetras or neons, just not to many in a small tank like that.

beer cans???....empty bottles of booze? some dead hookers?

Quote from: natedawg120I bet that you didn't have a small tank with a filtration system in it.  I think fish is a good idea.  It is just hard to keep the little buggers alive without a tank with a filtration system.  They sell little tanks with activated carcoal filers, get one of them and you can keep a beta alive for.....well as long as a beta lives.  Dito for goldfish, or you could even get small tetras or neons, just not to many in a small tank like that.

I had a charcoal filtration filter hooked up to a small tank. I even had the bubble maker thingy for the gold fish, as well as a water treatment kit and other bits and goodies. I like Tetras and neons a lot, we used to have some, too. From what I remember, they were pretty cheap. I'll look into it. Not much room for them though, that's the problem.

Step 1:  Get rid of all that geek shaZam!.
Step 2:  Get a huge stash of wine coolers.
Step 3:  Invite chicks over.[/list:u] There...  Done.

Your room already looks pretty darned good!   Decorating is such a personal thing! You've got the moto stuff.... that's a good start...tells people who you are....what you like...  

Hmm.... +1 on a plant or two...there are some very easy ones, plus plants help clean the air!  If you're thinking chicks, get a stuffed animal for the bed. I'm not kidding! It shows you're a sensitive kind of guy!  :mrgreen: A couple of throw pillows on the bed would work, too, and/or a throw folded at the end of the bed, depending on how cold it ever gets there (plus, it would be a blankie to cover the eventual "her"'s cold footsies.  :mrgreen:

So much good stuff can be found at the dollar store, too!   Also, take a look at the ikea website. Even if you don't have one near you, it can give you some good ideas!

I love that bedspread, too!  :mrgreen:

How long did you wait from time to filling of the tank to time of putting the fish in?

http://www.ikea.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?topcategoryId=16026&catalogId=10103&storeId=12&productId=67417&langId=-1&parentCats=16026

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Quote from: pandyhttp://www.ikea.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?topcategoryId=16026&catalogId=10103&storeId=12&productId=67417&langId=-1&parentCats=16026

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thats cute  :lol:  :lol:  

Quote from: natedawg120How long did you wait from time to filling of the tank to time of putting the fish in?

Enough time for the water temperature to equalize with the air around it. Same temp as the fish in the bag. I'm just bad with fish.


RVertigo: I totally would have a big rack of wine in here if I was allowed. Expulsion Soon as I get my apartment though... whooooeeee.

Pandy: I've got two blankets already! And two pillows! The stuffed animal thing is an interesting thing. It's a possibility. I've got some that were given to me when I was in the hospital. I'll use one of them!

Limited space is my biggest factor here. I don't know my roommate (nor do I ever see him) so we can't stack the beds. He sleeps during the day, I sleep at night. He doesn't go to classes, I do. Time schedules for us don't exactly mesh. If I did get to stack the beds I'd have a freakin' couch in here with a lot more room on the walls for everything.

Quote from: natedawg120thats cute  :lol:  :lol:  

Total chick magnet stuff.  :lol:   :mrgreen:

I am not using that pillow. Maybe I can find a motorcycle pillow...

I see "The Dilbert Principle" on your shelf.   Good man!  

Quote from: CaffeineI see "The Dilbert Principle" on your shelf.   Good man!  

Dilbert Future is up there somewhere too. Same with Dogbert's Management Handbook. I'm a nerd, I know.