(StatePoint) College move-in weekend hits fast. Once the cars are unpacked and family and friends bid farewell, the first few hours in your new white-walled place can feel weird. But this is an exciting opportunity to make it yours. This go-to guide provides a flexible framework for styling on- and off-campus dwellings quickly, so you can go from unpacked to unreal by the end of the weekend. The best part: no tools are required.
Hours 0-8: Envision Your New Home
Unpack the basics that will make your dorm or apartment instantly livable—think bedding, toiletries, chargers and snacks (non-negotiable). Then, map out key areas, like the entryway, bedroom and workspace, and imagine how you want them to look.
Maximize every inch of your space with new FrogTape reMOVEables, an array of temporary, damage-free hooks, strips and picture-hanging solutions that are offered in a variety of sizes, colors and finishes. Designed to hold up to 3 pounds, the FrogTape reMOVEables Heavy-Duty Medium White Hook is perfect for hanging keys, bags, towels and even bulkier items like cutting boards, to add immediate utility to cramped areas.
While the hooks help keep essentials in one place, the picture-hanging strips promise function and personality. Mount a mirror on the back of a door or wall to make the room feel larger or make a stylish gallery wall that’s easy to rearrange and update. Try displaying family photos, vision boards and neon wall signs in a fun grid or shape, like a heart.
Give a final personal touch by layering in cozy textures. Drape soft string lighting from the ceiling, cover the floor with a plush rug, hang curtains using removable tension rods and add oversized pillows to the backs of chairs and couches for a room that invites you to relax.
With your move-in checklist complete, you’ve turned a blank box into a polished and personal home that has switchable style for a smoother start to the semester.
