Dorm Room Makeovers: Students Create Cozy Living Spaces

Students are spending significant amounts of money to transform their drab dorm rooms into cozy living spaces, adding to the already soaring costs of college. Some are even hiring interior designers to beautify their limited space. The back-to-college season is big business, with families expected to spend an average of about $1,367 per person, up 14% from last year. However, the stark differences in dorm decorating between those who have money and those who don't can create feelings of imposter syndrome among students. Despite financial constraints, students are finding creative ways to decorate their rooms on a budget, including shopping at thrift stores and discount retailers.