Thanks to affordable décor and a range of creative design options for college students and young adults, it?s never been easier to find on-trend dorm room ideas. Whether you?re shopping at retailers that specialize in budget-friendly finds for your first dorm, or you?re strategically selecting compact living pieces from your favorite brands, today?s post is filled with design inspiration.
From dual-function furnishings that maximize storage to fun accents that add pizazz to your interior, the featured finds below are perfect for dorm rooms and apartment alike. Just because you?re making the most of your space doesn?t mean you need to skimp on style. [photo below via Emily Henderson]

Space-Saving Solutions
When you?re maximizing your square footage, space-saving furnishings are a must. The first three featured finds in this section of today?s post are from Urban Outfitters, a brand offering stylish décor that seamlessly blends practicality with current trends. Check out their ?On Campus? offerings here. This Etta Corner Shelf ensures that you use the corner to your advantage. If you have a wall with a window that you don?t want to block with a furnishing, corner shelving is the answer. Not to mention, since many dorm bathrooms don?t include built-in shelving, this this piece offers a simple, design-forward solution.

When living is compact, furniture must be slim and make use of the available vertical space. The Barkley Storage Shelf beautifully combines bamboo...