College Bedding

Getting To Your Dorm With The Right Supplies

admin — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 21:01:00 +0000

It is important to have all of the right supplies before arriving at the dorm. Arriving at school can be a busy and stressful time so having everything prepared before arrival makes settling in much easier. Some of the key materials to have for a dorm room is the right dorm bedding. The student moving in will want to sleep comfortably on their first night in the dorms so getting there and setting up the bed should be the first step. It is important to find out what size the bed is from the housing authority before buying the bedding. Dorm beds are sometimes twin size but some have full sized beds. Dorm beds also come in extra long sizes for tall people. Once a person knows what size they bed is they can find coordinating bedding that will fit the bed like a glove. Bed sets are usually the easiest way to get all of the bedding that is needed. A bed in a bag usually contains a fitted sheet, a flat sheet, a blanket or quilt and two pillow cases. A bed in a bag is also easy to carry and transport to the dorm as it is all packaged together into a neat case.

Making A Dorm Bed More Comfortable
Dorm life can sometimes be very spartan and one of the aspects of the spartan life style is the bed. Dorm beds are often of very utilitarian construction and have a thin mattress on the top of the bed. If a person is used to sleeping on a thick and comfortable mattress it can be difficult to adjust to this thin and flimsy sleeping surface. An uncomfortable sleeping surface can result in bad sleeping patterns which are not good for a new student trying to do their best. Fortunately there are ways to make the bed in the dorm more comfortable so sleep can be found much more easily. Most bedding stores sell mattress pads that can be used to add another layer of comfort to the bed. Mattress pads that are stuffed with goose down or a down alternative filler will put a fluffy layer of padded comfort on the top of the flimsy dorm mattress. These mattress pads fit right over the existing mattress for a good snug fit and can transform the dorm room sleeping experience.

Getting to Know the Dorm Bed

admin — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 20:55:34 +0000

The dorm bed is a very utilitarian piece of furniture topped with a flimsy and slim mattress. Anyone who is used to sleeping on a thick and plush mattress in a sturdy bed frame will feel immediately as if their sleeping experience is being compromised. Though there is not much that can be done about the construction of the dorm bed or it’s existence in a dorm room there are a few adjustments that new dormers may want to make so their bed is a more comfortable place to be. First of all the dorm bed’s mattress is about as thin and not supportive as a mattress can get. Mattress pads are the answer to this dorm bed problem because they can easily and snugly fit over the existing dorm mattress. Mattress pads can be made with goose down fill or down alternative fill for those with allergies. The extra layer of padding and softness makes it much easier to find a comfortable sleeping position on a dorm bed. Feather beds are a little thicker and more padded than the traditional mattress pad. Feather beds can be found in twin and full sizes so it fits comfortably atop a dorm mattress. These feather beds turn a dorm bed into a comfortable and cozy sleeping space as the feather bed cradles the body and adds an extra layer of warmth underneath a sleeping body.

Though dorm beds are small another way to add some extra comfort is with extra pillows. Traditional feather or alternative down pillows tend to slip and slide against each other. This can be a challenging problem when trying to fit extra pillows on the dorm bed. One way to add more pillow comfort to a dorm bed without having the pillows slide and tumble to the floor is to use memory foam pillows. These pillows are denser and more solid than regular pillows and usually have a square shape. These pillows are about as comfortable for the head as any luxurious down pillow because they conform to the shape of the head. The square shape of these pillows will keep them firm on the bed and less able to slide around upon each other so more pillows can be used at once. Though more pillows can be used memory foam is often comfortable enough that just one pillow is needed at a time.

Organizing Your Dorm

admin — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 20:04:55 +0000

Organizing and decorating a dormitory room can be an exciting activity. Although this can also be an expensive task, there are easier ways to decorate your dorm room. If you do not own any artwork or wall decorations, it can make your room feel a bit empty. One way to fix this is to purchase inexpensive artwork, it’s very cheap and you can obtain frames for the artwork at furniture stores for a low price. The bed is usually the largest piece that will be in your dorm room, so you will have to place it wisely. Usually the best place to put it is against a wall, as it is out of the way and it still looks decorative. Bedding is quite cheap, and can be obtained throughout many common household stores. The bedding sold here usually has unique and interesting styles which will definitely fit your dorm room. Another way to decorate your dorm room is to look in ads for the newspaper, sometimes people wish to just give away their couches and furniture. This is an easy and cheap way to obtain items to decorate your dorm room, if it isn’t free you’ll be able to purchase it for a low price. Decorating your dorm room with plants is an intelligent idea, plants not only look nice but they provide you with a feeling of the outdoors, so you won’t feel like you’ve been locked up in your dorm room all day.

A tip when decorating your dorm room is to not overdecorate, as you still need room in your dorm to move around and do activities. One way to fix this is to simplify your furniture, which means try to get smaller items, or put less items into your room. Curtains also make a fantastic addition to dorm rooms, as they can block or provide you with sunlight. In college it’s important that you get your sleep, and good curtains can definitely help you accomplish this. You won’t live in a dorm room for a very long time, so make sure you do not spend much money on it. Though, you may re-use the furniture you used from last year, which can also help you save money. When decorating your dorm room, remember to simplify and to check places you wouldn’t normally look for furniture.

Choosing the Right Dorm Bedding

admin — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 20:03:13 +0000

Dorm bedding today does not need to be dull and dreary. The bed takes up a large space in the dorm room and can look decorative as well as in tune with the times. There are specially designed sets for both men and women, which means it is possible to put your own special spin on how you want your room to look.

It is always good to start out with a mattress cover and a mattress pad. This offers great protection should something be spilled on the bed. In hot summer months, you might just want to lie on the bed covered with a sheet, while watching TV or studying. Many times a soda or something else is in hand and it is easy to spill. If there is no covering then it is going to soak straight through to the mattress.

Unless you bring your own mattress, the ones found in dorm rooms can be far from soft. If an egg crate or other type of foam pad is added, it will provide extra comfort to enjoy. There are also allergen guard pillow protectors for anyone who has allergies.
There are excellent comforters on the market that are what is called two-looks-in-one. In other words, the pattern is different of each side. This allows a person to change the look of a room by simply turning over the blanket. These are extra-warm and easy to machine wash and dry. They take the place of a bedspread, which often becomes difficult to keep in place.

A woman might prefer a comforter with flowers or soft colors, while a man might like strong bright colors and stripes, possibly of his favorite football team. Matching sheets and pillowcases bring the entire arrangement together and present a pleasant addition to the room. Decorative throw pillows will provide that individual look that is important when identifying a dorm room as your own. With the proper dorm bedding it is possible to establish your own personality with the right selections.

College Roommates

admin — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 01:07:09 +0000

The most daunting thing about moving into a university is not knowing who are you going to be living with in a dorm. Most of the time, since new students do not know anyone in their class, they will be assigned someone randomly. Many new students are very nervous before finding out and meeting the person they will be living with. This is pretty reasonable, since they will be living in close quarters for a whole year.

Students who like to have a lot of time to themselves and are not very social should consider taking the option of a single room. However, when you do have a shared room, you learn so many things through your interactions with your roommate. There is also the potential that you and your roommate will become close friends after all the time you spend together.

One of the most important things about maintaining a relationship with your roommate is being direct. If your roommate does something you do not like or appreciate, then you should let them know as kindly as you are able to do so. If you hold in the feelings you have, they might build up and cause other problems in the relationship. For example, if your roommate borrows your things without asking you, you should let them know right away that you do not appreciate that. If you do not let them know right away, they will keep doing it and you will keep getting upset.

It is also important for you to remain sensitive about your roommate’s needs. If your roommate has three exams in a week, you should not invite all your friends over for dinner because your roommate needs time to study and sleep. The more communication there is between the roommates, the better the chances that they will get along.

A roommate does not need to become your best friend or someone you want to live with for the rest of your life. All you need to do is respect each other and try to make things better for each other. The better roommate you are, the better your roommate will be to you as well. Just in case your roommate is not being respectful and you have done all that is in your power to be a good roommate, you can always switch.