art/posters/etc for dorm room?

[RyJ Maduro]

Originally Posted by Connemara

OMFG. I want that dorm room. Holy ****.

I wish I could paint my walls green, or perhaps hang a tartan wallpaper. I do have a Persian carpet in my room. But it's not as wonderfully threadbare as his are.

 

[LabelKing]

That bar doesn't look that well-stocked.

 

[Gus]

A few cool pillows, and an interesting comforter can really transform a dorm room. Just don't make things "matchy". Mix'em up a bit. And, you don't need to spend much, just don't get the Tommy Hilfiger dorm "kit" at Ross. Use your imagination. Think about what you like in color and design. Then, throw them all together and it will reflect your own style.

 

[CTGuy]

Originally Posted by LabelKing

That bar doesn't look that well-stocked.

It was his dorm room at Choate, thus those bottles by necessity were empty.

 

[bach]

Thanks for all the ideas, picked out the poasters below. I hope chicks dig Kandinsky.

 

[Rambo]

Originally Posted by Pennglock

I had to do a double-take when he posted the picture to make sure it wasn't actually you.
So did I. That looks like Conne's paradise, minus the fat broads and gay sex of course. Nice haul Bach

 

[JetBlast]

Originally Posted by denning

I have been considering getting one of these.
http://www.lx97.com/maps/

I have the black background with the white lines and it is absolutely the coolest thing ever. The only problem is finding a frame to fit, which I have yet to find for a reasonable price.

 

[denning]

Originally Posted by JetBlast

I have the black background with the white lines and it is absolutely the coolest thing ever. The only problem is finding a frame to fit, which I have yet to find for a reasonable price.

So, based on your response, these are not standard poster size? I am thinking of getting both and giving away the one I like less as a present.

 

[kakemono]

These are pro!

 

[yerfdog]

Originally Posted by kakemono

In college a friend had a smallish print of a similar Dali (The temptation of St Anthony) on her wall near the front door. One day there were some maintenance guys replacing the fire alarm, and as they were leaving I overheard one guy say to the other, "That's a pretty cool painting." The other guy looked at it for a second and said, "No it's not" and walked out the door, which I thought was a pretty funny interaction.

 

[Nataku]

Black-light posters always make me think of the cool college-dorms I've seen. Sport them while you can - the mrs. won't let me hang mine up in any room but my "record room". The rest are sadly collecting dust in the storage area.

Here are a few more cool non-black light posters:

 

[inq89]

Wish I had the charisma or creativity to make my college apartment cool, but what can be done for white walls and carpeting?

 

[Opermann]

Originally Posted by inq89

Wish I had the charisma or creativity to make my college apartment cool, but what can be done for white walls and carpeting?

-paintings, pictures, framed posters, framed record sleeves
-a large rug goes a long way (yes you can have a rug over carpet, it's allowed)
-curtains
-cool couch pillows
-nice bedspread, large pillows (girls love this)
-table lamps with 60 watt bulbs trumps overhead lighting always

None of this even has to be girly. Just go to Home Goods (the TJ Maxx of decor) and get whatever fits your style. They have some pretty wild stuff. If you have one in your area, it's the only place you need to go to get almost everything you need.

 

[dusty]

Get some gig posters for bands you like, there are tons of great ones.