For many, living in a tiny space with another person is part of the college experience, but that doesn’t mean everyone goes through it. Some students choose to have single rooms, share suites, or get apartments during their college years based on personal preference and need.

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If you have a single room, then decorating it becomes a little bit like putting together a studio apartment. Without the addition of a second bed, and a second person, you have more flexibility when it comes to how much to bring and what you do with those things.

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Not sure where to start? Here are 5 ways to decorate the space efficiently, without sacrificing style.

PS – These tips also work if you’re living in a studio apartment or an equally small space alone!

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1. A headboard will instantly transform that standard dorm bed.

When you have two, or more, beds in a room, placing your bed in the corner is the only option. But when you live alone, you have the luxury of moving the bed around and even having it in centered along the wall.

Depending on your bed, you can decorate with a headboard for a more “homey” vibe. You can either DIY one (try pictures arranged in a rectangular shape for a unique look) or buy a traditional headboard, based on your style and budget. As long as they can be hung up with Command Strips or propped against the wall, the sky is the limit.