Living in a dorm room can be tough, and it may be overwhelming when you first arrive and see the plain room with the bare walls, leaving you with both excitement and slight stress. Where do you begin? Do you go all out, or maybe decide on a more tame approach? When looking to decorate a dorm room, some may want to make it feel like it's their room at home, and some in a totally new and different way. If you have a roommate, it may be difficult to agree on a way to go about this process due to disagreements (unless you have a very chill roommate). If you live in a single, it's different because you can do whatever you want with the space. Either way, if you feel a sense of unease at not being sure what to put in the room, here are some basic items to make your dorm room the best it could be. After all, a dorm room is sort of your second home, so why not enjoy your time in it?

1. String Lights

$12.95 at Crate and Barrel

Make the room glow with these pretty and easy to use string lights. They'll add a calming and dreamy ambiance to the room. Hang them up anywhere in the room and enjoy.

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2. White Board

$21.10 at Zazzle.com

Available in different shapes and sizes, this basic and convenient white board can hang on the door of your dorm room so anyone can leave you a note! In this day and age, some might prefer to just shoot a text, but if you want a throwback item, this whiteboard is great to have. It also comes in cute speech bubble shapes.

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3. Collapsable Comfy Chair

$39.99 at Bed Bath and Beyond

This fun chair is great for relaxing and doing work in your room as a comfy alternative to a desk. If it takes up too much space, simply fold it up and put it in the closet.

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4. Bed Risers With Built in Outlets

Make some room under your bed for storage while also having easy and accessible space to plug your electronics in. It's a two in one deal!

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5. Washi Tape

$4.99 at Michael's

These colorful rolls of tape are great for decorating! Make amazing patterns on the walls as decor or use it for other decorating purposes around the room. Washi tape removes easily afterwards without damaging the walls!

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6. Posters

Whether it be a poster of your favorite band, an inspirational quote or a movie poster, having something like this on the walls will display your creativity and show your personality. These are available in many stores and online!

7. Portable Laundry Hamper (With Wheels!)

$28.99 at Target

This convenient hamper can make laundry a lot easier. Plus, if you want to bring your laundry home, you don't have to lug your laundry bag around, simply wheel it. No more worrying about ripped laundry bags!

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Happy Shopping!