It is always fun to decorate your student apartment, but it is also important to be mindful of your roommates. You want to ensure the decor in the common areas works for everyone. To help you get started, here are three tips for decorating your RIT off-campus housing with roommates.
Plan in Advance
While it may seem harmless to spring new decor on everyone, it is not worth it to upset your roommates. Plus, you need to be on the same page to ensure your decor does not clash with one another. It is best to talk to your roommates about decorating the living room and kitchen in advance.
Agree on Limits
It is important to set certain limits on the decor in the common areas. For example, one of your roommates may get scared easily. In this case, it is best to keep the horror decor in your bedroom. If you are purchasing decor together, be sure to set a budget. After all, you still need to pay for other monthly expenses.
Decorate Together
You can also make plans to decorate the common areas together. This way, everyone can ensure their decor is visible and in a safe spot. It also gives you the opportunity to bond and get to know one another. Of course, it is best to come up with a date and time for decorating during your first discussion.
If you want to move into RIT off-campus housing next semester, start planning your move to The Lodge. You can get started on your move by visiting live-thelodges.com.
