Nautical Dorm Room, Take 2

For our final installment of Dorm Room Decorating Week, here is another mood board for dorm room decorating ideas - Nautical Dorm Room, Take 2

Nautical is a great unisex theme, in case you're in need of some compromise.

This time I chose a natural fiber rug both for the look and to highlight a rug that would be ideal for those who suffer from allergies. It is also extremely resistant to stains and easy to clean, so it's also a great choice for the student who isn't known for his or her love for housecleaning.

Mirage Jute Rug

These signal flags are great for wall hangings for two reasons -- they are affordable and you can mix and match for a personalized look.

I kept the bedding simple to keep with the overall lack of fussiness in this room.

Bamboo Viscose Duvet Cover

Bamboo Viscose Sheet Set

But the red accents were essential to tying it all together. This Elio Chair is easy to move and clean.

This Red Lobster on White Square Pillow adds a bit of whimsy.

And the Red Antique Life Ring, available in different colors and sizes, brings it all together with the final pop of red.

And now for the final touches...

Telling time becomes a cinch with this nautical porthole clock, and this wrap will provide a little comfort on those chilly December nights studying for midterms.  (There are many choices in clocks at our site!)

Brass Porthole Clock

Sultan Beach Wrap

This Pier Rope Lamp, very trendy in the world of decorating, adds a subtle yet decisive final touch to the space.

Pier Lamp

Be sure to visit StylishBeachHome.com and check out all the choices you have for each one of these pieces. This was my vision, but you could change it up quite a bit to make it just like it flowed right out of you.

I believe this concludes College Dorm Room Decorating Week here at StylishBeachHome blog, but if you need more ideas, drop me a line in the combox and I'll be happy to dig deeper and come up with some new designs.

~Natalee

College Dorm Room Ideas - Guys

OK, guys. You ready? Who says only girls decorate their dorm rooms?

Check out this masculine dorm room decor. Nautical dorm rooms rule!!!

Since home decor may not be your thing, but we are going to walk you through it one step at a time.  Deep breath.  It's not hard.

First things first: cover the cold, bare floor with something that will hide the ugly, cushion the toes, and isn't too finicky about crumbs.

Crimson Silky Shag

Add layers to the bed.

Bamboo Viscose Duvet Cover

Bamboo Viscose Sheet Set

Big Crab White Pillow

Jacaranda Throw Pillow with Lighthouse

Jacaranda Throw Pillow with Sailboat

Now you're going to want to change the walls up a bit, but keeping the effort to a minimum since this is just your temporary home, so here's what I recommend:

Wooden Newport Rowing Oar with Hooks

I like two, side-by-side (or should I say top to bottom?). There are so many styles to choose from, so browse our entire selection of oars to find the one that is just right for you.

Another essential piece for your dorm room walls is a mirror, so that you have a way quickly spiff yourself up before heading out to the campus dining area. A porthole mirror would add a truly finished look to this nautical themed dorm room, and while I chose brass, there are many options available.

Brass Porthole Mirror

Navy Porthole Mirror

Rusted Iron Porthole Mirror

And now for my favorite part.  Seating!  So many college students are doomed to blow up chairs and beanbags for seating, but in reality affordable sophisticated seating is easy to come by.  This Helix Chair is also available in gunmetal and antique black gold.

Helix Chair

You'll need to soften it up with these:

White Lobster on Red Lumbar Pillow

Brushed Organic Cotton Throw

And just for fun, the America's Cup Contender to make all the guys jealous.

America's Cup Contender

Oops! Almost forgot the lighting. You'll need something rad to help you through those late night study marathons ... you know, the whole purpose of college. This was a tough decision for me when choosing the lamp for this dorm room, because both options are a truly perfect fit for this room.  Behold.

And now you're finished. See how easy that is? Take that drab dorm room up a notch or two, and really make this place your home.  And for an added bonus, you can count on free shipping on orders of $50 or more.  What are you waiting for?

~Natalee