Few things are more festive than New York City during the holidays. During the winter months, the city is decked out with all of the red-and-green fixingss. The big Christmas tree in Rockefeller center and all of the lights draped on all the storefront windows are just a few of New York City’s holiday traditions. The city that never sleeps is full of unique styles and designs that can be beautifully transformed into dorm decor. For a new trendy look for your dorm room, give it a total makeover and create an NYC-themed room this semester. Use these New York classic hot spots as style inspirations for your dorm.
Style Spot #1: Times Square
One of the most iconic place in New York City is Times Square. Filled with bright flashing advertisements; taxis zooming by; exotic food carts; and glistening skyscrapers, Time Square is an energetic and bright part of the city. With all of these uniquely New York elements, it’s super easy to pull dorm decor inspiration from this area of the ‘Big Apple.’ You can hang oversized ad posters on your walls or LED lights to pay homage to the stimulating advertisements that awaken the senses. To mirror the bright colors of the city, you can revamp your twin XL dorm bedding with bright colors, like taxi cab yellow or bright fuchsias and teals, representative of the neon lights in NYC.
Style Spot #2: Chinatown
Incorporate the style elements of New York's Chinatown by using decorations such as hanging Chinese lanterns, bold red and yellow hues, and intricate Asian designs. You can also use empty Chinese take-out containers to store desktop items or makeup utensils; for a unique spin on this look, consider spray painting them to coordinate with the rest of your theme. If possible, find some calligraphy art to hang on the walls for a final touch!
Style Spot #3: Central Park
One of the most peaceful places in NYC is Central Park. It breaks up the hustle and bustle of the busy streets and populated city blocks. To give your dorm a Central Park feel, break up your other NYC dorm decor with potted plants, lantern style floor lamps, and framed photos of the beautiful park.
Style Spot #4: Broadway
Broadway-inspiration is an easy NYC aspect to incorporate into your dorm room. Get this look by hanging framed theatrical posters, depicting scenes from your favorite plays. You can also give your dorm a Broadway look with bright lamps shining up on your walls for a marquee appearance. Of course, what we all truly love about Broadway are the performances and music. To help you bring a bit of this magic to your dorm room, make sure you have a top notch sound system that will allow you to play your favorite melodies.
Style Spot #5: Statue of Liberty & Other Landmarks
Using the Statue of Liberty and other NYC landmarks in your dorm designs brings true New York-style to your dorm room. Consider featuring framed pictures of landmarks and skylines, as well as personalized subway and street signs that will clearly communicate traces of the Big Apple.New York City is jam packed with unique styles to be inspired from. Whatever you love about New York City, use those specific elements to help you design your NYC-themed dorm room this semester. There’s not right or wrong way, so have fun and creativity when writing your own love letter to New York City.Image 1