The Power of Arrangement.

Dorm Room Series Post 3

You don't need to spend any money to update a space in your home! 

It's kinda crazy how a little bit of rearranging and staging can make such a huge difference in a space.
I spent a little time in three areas of my room, to make them look just a bit happier. Think it worked?

Tapestry Wall

 before.

after.

The simple change?

I started by hanging my Canadian flag on the far wall. With the other wall covered by the tapestry, the plain white wall opposite of it was just too plain white. Plus, I had no where else to show my Canadian pride! [I worked there all of last summer, and next summer! Plus, I'm a Minnesotan. They're pretty much the same place. hehe] Then, rearranging a bit allowed me to access the hamper easily. Then, I organized the shelf and carried the "beauty" trend through to it. I condensed the food to one shelf, made my radio-thingy more accessible, and added mirrors to the top. I didn't want the fridge/microwave to stick out too much, so I relocated the coffee stuff and added decor that matches the room. 

Er, this is supposed to be a productive work space or something.

before.

after.

The simple change?

First thing I did was remove the hutch. I just didn't need the space and it was way too clunky for my taste. I like having room to spread out. Where did it go? Under my bed. Lots of unused space there, actually! Oh, and I found a missing sock down there! Overall, very successful venture.  

Next was clearing off and relocating. I moved all of my books to another shelf, since I felt like they looked messy, no matter what way I arranged them. Only essentials and a few decorative pieces stayed in sight. I also utilized the wall with the calendar and space for notes. [I go through post-its like no other]. The last thing I did was add cover the desktop. The white brings a little bit of modern into the outdated desk.

My cozy little dormer cove

before.

after.

The simple change?

First, the lamp. The chair occupies the area well, but still leaves space feeling bare. 

Then, adding decor to the deep windowsill makes it seem shallower and appear cozier. It also allows for covering up a bit of the curtains [which wouldn't have exactly been my choice, if you know what I mean]. The heart pillow pulls the bright/modern hues of the books through to the vintage chair. 

Overall, adding more color into the cove made a huge difference. 

♥