Interior Design - Genius Dorm Room Decorating Ideas

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  • Опубліковано 9 вер 2024
  • Time for a challenge! H&H’s Joel Bray and Reiko Caron bring high style to a tiny, sterile space - a university dorm room at Ryerson University in Toronto. Learn how to fully transform a dull room into a stylish, young adult living space by adding personality with fabrics and accessories. Oh, and Joel builds a headboard in under 10 minutes. No big deal.
    The space came with a number of restrictions, like bossy carpeting and a dull blue color palette, so Joel and Reiko had to work with the room’s decor instead of against it. After repositioning the furniture and removing a lot of the pieces, like burgundy curtains, a side table, a task lamp, chair, and “prison bedding,” an extension rod was added to display layered sheer and dark drapes. The same drapes are used to hide the closet, but on shower curtain rods since they’re adjustable. Joel created a headboard with cardboard, foam and pretty patterned fabric for the bed, which was styled with throw pillows and a sequined duvet. A classic table lamp brings light to the bedside and desk, while an inexpensive large framed map - which was DIY’d - adds the final pop of pretty, helping to transform the 100-square-foot room into a stylish, young adult living space.

КОМЕНТАРІ • 376

  • @veebee3837
    @veebee3837 8 років тому +1631

    They're complaining about how bad this dorm room is. I would've been ecstatic if my dorm room was anywhere near this nice. Nevertheless, they did a great job. The turn out looks great.

  • @claireb.6713
    @claireb.6713 8 років тому +716

    ARE YOU KIDDING THAT DORM ROOM IS HUGE! A single? Really?

    • @brrrbrrr6393
      @brrrbrrr6393 8 років тому +32

      Yap! its even bigger than my room. and also the natural lighting is so good!😭😕

    • @diogogrilo8810
      @diogogrilo8810 7 років тому +3

      OMG! Liza i love you, you're videos are amazing (btw what are you doing here?? ha!)

    • @parrisnia72
      @parrisnia72 7 років тому +1

      Diogo Grilo It's a fake Liza tho lol

    • @eagledeluxe826
      @eagledeluxe826 2 роки тому

      My room bigger but doesn't even comes close to this well I hit puberty my height went from kid to as tall as my father so my bed is short for me now I search and this came up nice to meet u

  • @ILOVENJ00
    @ILOVENJ00 5 років тому +244

    Knock Knock
    Who’s there?
    The bookcase over your head, silly!

    • @xSunnyDaysx
      @xSunnyDaysx 5 років тому +2

      ILOVENJ00 😂😂😂

    • @uditraizada1335
      @uditraizada1335 5 років тому +4

      Knock knock
      Who's there ?
      Allah
      Allah who
      Allah hu snackbar

    • @ibrahimabubakar9240
      @ibrahimabubakar9240 5 років тому +14

      My Prophet used to say: " Speak good or remain silent". Maybe you should try and emulate this advice instead of being rude.

    • @uditraizada1335
      @uditraizada1335 5 років тому +4

      @@ibrahimabubakar9240 it's just a joke , take it or leave it .
      PS. It's your prophet, not mine.

    • @xSunnyDaysx
      @xSunnyDaysx 5 років тому +6

      Udit Raizada It’s so out of the blue. A bit more respect would be nice.
      It’s not just a joke.

  • @Elias_Perry
    @Elias_Perry 9 років тому +976

    What dorm room is furnished that well in the first place?....

    • @anastasia4001
      @anastasia4001 6 років тому +3

      ikr

    • @azabujuban-hito8085
      @azabujuban-hito8085 5 років тому +2

      @@anastasia4001 Mine was

    • @dv9239
      @dv9239 5 років тому +2

      @@azabujuban-hito8085 which country

    • @azabujuban-hito8085
      @azabujuban-hito8085 5 років тому +2

      @@dv9239 Switzerland

    • @dv9239
      @dv9239 5 років тому +1

      @@azabujuban-hito8085 damn i was close enough then sad i joined a TUmunich

  • @tina7151
    @tina7151 8 років тому +278

    I'll probably hit my head on the bed cabinet

  • @enniepoon
    @enniepoon 8 років тому +436

    I lived in Pitman Hall and I wish I had been this good at decorating it, the end result looks amazing!!

  • @tmz85
    @tmz85 9 років тому +40

    Amazing what a little creativity does to a basic dorm room. Well done.

    • @sampadization
      @sampadization 6 років тому

      tmz85 money rather

    • @maudenormand6167
      @maudenormand6167 6 років тому

      moi,ça me donnerais envie d y retourner ...j avais une résidence pour filles...que de beaux souvenirs!le campus collégial le plus génial .

  • @healthnut3433
    @healthnut3433 9 років тому +100

    Nice, but not good to have things over the head of the bed- especially heavy things or things that can fall. How many times will the student hit their head on that shelf? Can the bed scoot to the other wall? If not, put a bookcase (attach wheels or slidey thingies) between the other wall & the bed- backwards. Flat end is the headboard. Store seldom-used things on the shelves. To obtain the stored items, roll or slide the bookcase out & in. Thank you.

    • @lilymbae386
      @lilymbae386 6 років тому +4

      I think that's why the student initially put their pillow the opposite side. Great observation !

    • @Daniel-iq5oo
      @Daniel-iq5oo 5 років тому

      Why should it fall of in the first place?

  • @siddhipatel5907
    @siddhipatel5907 8 років тому +594

    Awkward moment when your actual bedroom is smaller than this dorm room 😕😩

    • @nnenne1
      @nnenne1 7 років тому +3

      You get me?

    • @ldcedeno
      @ldcedeno 7 років тому

      Siddhi Patel gtgg. SzzazzxaZs

    • @lailascott4922
      @lailascott4922 7 років тому

      Siddhi Patel For real

    • @jayvee175
      @jayvee175 7 років тому +2

      Siddhi Patel mines like half lmao

    • @chaosfreah
      @chaosfreah 6 років тому +9

      Awkward moment when 3 people have to share such a room with bad furniture.

  • @gfleming5136
    @gfleming5136 7 років тому +1

    It looks so serene. Good advice to not fight the color scheme. They really toned down the garish color and made it look attractive. I wish I could live there. Great decorating job!

  • @edjunior4999
    @edjunior4999 7 років тому +5

    this is the most beautiful dorm room I ve ever seen, and its HUGE

  • @millenka8089
    @millenka8089 7 років тому +95

    I would have placed the desk under the shelves and moved the bed over to where the desk was. Otherwise nice makeover.

  • @AM-bj7yo
    @AM-bj7yo 7 років тому +8

    It's essential to have a book on Belgium and Luxembourg in every dorm room!!!

  • @VioletIceFire
    @VioletIceFire 9 років тому +135

    pfft if only the furniture it came with looked that good T.T

  • @jelatinosa
    @jelatinosa 8 років тому +17

    i would have moved the desk and chair to the other side of the room by the window, put the desk under the wall cubbies/shelf thing and centered the bed with a bigger headboard in the space where they left the desk. That way the risk of hitting your head on that shelf thing is less probable.

  • @blotchilim1980
    @blotchilim1980 5 років тому +2

    I love this. I think having a cozy room would entice everybody to stay in (and actually study) instead of feeling suffocated/bored which usually will lead people to leave the room 😍

  • @Simphome
    @Simphome Рік тому

    all the furniture is placed effectively and efficiently

  • @prettiejesse
    @prettiejesse 9 років тому +24

    Great work! I wouldn't mind living in this dorm. Can't wait to see any other college decorating videos, they've been very helpful

  • @MissJ224
    @MissJ224 9 років тому +65

    It would be great if you could list the items you purchased and their cost.

  • @scarsofwinds015915
    @scarsofwinds015915 7 років тому +67

    At the school I went to, most of these additions would have been against regulation.

  • @daniellemorris4086
    @daniellemorris4086 9 років тому +14

    I cannot even believe how awesome it came out!

  • @Sean-yd4mi
    @Sean-yd4mi 4 роки тому +1

    That huge rock right above my bed though - I couldn’t sleep

  • @sana5762
    @sana5762 4 роки тому +1

    Who knew a dorm could look that good?!👌

  • @lydiahkanyoro90
    @lydiahkanyoro90 4 роки тому +2

    Bigger than my current living space. I’d love to stay in such a room. 😍

  • @MuhammadAli-po9dj
    @MuhammadAli-po9dj 4 роки тому +1

    Imagine jumping up from a nightmare and have your head smack onto that bookcase above the bed🤣

  • @healthnut3433
    @healthnut3433 9 років тому +4

    The small, round table next to the reading chair could be a small, round storage piece that doubles as a table/extra seating. A pop or two of color would be nice.

  • @nataljawells3761
    @nataljawells3761 7 років тому +52

    That was actually a really nice and big dorm room to start with, are they honestly allowed to take furniture out and change the curtains?!

    • @camillelemmens1745
      @camillelemmens1745 6 років тому +5

      I think if you kept everything and changed it back when you left, it wouldn't be a problem

    • @StrangeSpark
      @StrangeSpark 6 років тому +1

      We weren't allowed to change our curtains due to fire hazards and found decorating painted breeze block walls in first year quite hard as only bluetack or those sticky hooks were really allowed. That room had lovely furniture to start off with, but I cannot see many universities in the UK allowing students to rid themselves of furniture.

  • @carolynbostic5784
    @carolynbostic5784 6 років тому +1

    Awesome foundation with the gorgeous dorm furniture. I would have killed to have walked into the before space during my freshman year of college. :)

  • @pamelahauer9938
    @pamelahauer9938 5 років тому +2

    The problem with the bookcases over the headboard is the person will not be able to lean back on the headboard due to not enough room for their torso, and will hit their head getting up in the morning. I might have tried the desk under the window and made the bed a daybed on the long wall with bolsters on the wall side, if it would fit.

  • @fayssalsaleh8007
    @fayssalsaleh8007 4 роки тому

    Definitely underestimating the amount of closet space needed

  • @Lizafinn3
    @Lizafinn3 7 років тому

    Wish UA-cam had existed when I was at uni. My dorm room was so depressing. I would have loved this! Ace job.

  • @alexs.226
    @alexs.226 4 роки тому

    My dorm room had mustard and orange coloured furniture. Now that would have been a challenge!

  • @zubairbahadur5777
    @zubairbahadur5777 6 років тому

    Interior designing is the coolest profession.

  • @Samrules4ever
    @Samrules4ever 5 років тому

    Nothing's changed for dorm rooms - ugly furniture and brick walls. Dirty mattresses too. So nice to have the pros come in to help. Blessed.

  • @Swagg3r3d
    @Swagg3r3d 5 років тому

    This dorm room is huge

  • @makarand1985
    @makarand1985 Рік тому

    great makeover guys !!! very smart interior improvisations !!!

  • @MrYougotcaught
    @MrYougotcaught 8 років тому +34

    the headboard is nice and all at 2:43, but you're covering an outlet :(

    • @shortymm2093
      @shortymm2093 4 роки тому

      nunyabiznes nunyabiznes most furniture covers outlet sadly

  • @LRissa19
    @LRissa19 8 років тому

    Wow some great Ideas with the headboard and bulletin board!

  • @TheStarryArcher1213
    @TheStarryArcher1213 2 роки тому +2

    What a great room transformation! The space really looks calm and inviting. Thanks for sharing this with us! ^_^

  • @moosalicious4335
    @moosalicious4335 11 місяців тому

    My most favorite two, best combo of designers ❤

  • @james8041
    @james8041 6 років тому +19

    What?! Is that TINY? here in Philippines 3-4 students live in THAT kind of Dorm Space😉

    • @WoWplayer527
      @WoWplayer527 5 років тому

      yeah this was a pretty standard sized single occupancy dorm

  • @JasonK1992
    @JasonK1992 6 років тому

    I actually like the desk lamp they removed. Thought it fit well with the space.

  • @jova7677
    @jova7677 7 років тому

    Amazing job!
    Just can't believe you were complaining about the room. that room is fantastic to begin with!

  • @Donatello1z
    @Donatello1z 5 років тому +1

    Nice work guys

  • @mortycremwatch
    @mortycremwatch 8 років тому

    that's the nicest dorm furniture I've ever seen

  • @adlee0705
    @adlee0705 9 років тому +10

    You guys should do this more often.. it's awesome!!

  • @surimahselamat206
    @surimahselamat206 7 років тому

    both designers are genius

  • @chechue1
    @chechue1 4 роки тому

    Ive never seen such a gorgeous dorm room. And im referring to the BEFORE scene.

  • @CC-si3cr
    @CC-si3cr 4 роки тому +1

    It's so good!!! The sorcery they call interior decorating must be taught @ Hogwarts bc I could've never come up with anything so genius!! Clearly the university couldn't either. I did like the painted dorm furniture. That gave them a starting point.

  • @cynthiationg2418
    @cynthiationg2418 6 років тому

    The before dorm room looks hundred times better than my dorm room in college~

  • @evee4365
    @evee4365 7 років тому +8

    They did really good

  • @Desain87
    @Desain87 6 років тому

    Wow....very simple idea,but beautiful result

  • @dclaw85
    @dclaw85 3 роки тому

    I love it. I am renting a small room and wanted ideas on how to decorate it for all of my personal uses, not just a bedroom and your channel was the best I have see this far.

  • @houseofzubias9443
    @houseofzubias9443 6 років тому +1

    Oh my gosh, LOVE the after!

  • @kateli1880
    @kateli1880 7 років тому +40

    Why didn't they move the bed to the other side? Then you'd also get to face/ look at the nice decorated cabinets.

    • @alessiajoy2906
      @alessiajoy2906 6 років тому +1

      Kate Li I think it may have obstructed the walking area...

  • @iaiayayos3440
    @iaiayayos3440 7 років тому +1

    I'm a huge fan of Reiko Caron!

  • @RealLife-qp5rs
    @RealLife-qp5rs 7 років тому

    I love what she said . ... don't fight the color just work with them

  • @Yesshecancan
    @Yesshecancan 7 років тому +5

    That was impressive.

  • @amlecciones
    @amlecciones 4 роки тому

    Funny i like this! Beautiful work.

  • @TheFluffyPeacock
    @TheFluffyPeacock 7 років тому

    Must be nice to have a dorm room all to yourself!

  • @classnicnacs
    @classnicnacs 8 років тому +1

    joel and reiko are soo smart

  • @claudeand9836
    @claudeand9836 6 років тому

    The painted furniture is a heck of a lot better than the mixed oak look you usually see.

  • @Samrules4ever
    @Samrules4ever 7 років тому

    If only my dorm looked this good!

  • @miahleissa9599
    @miahleissa9599 7 років тому +2

    I really love this room. What a great job! Thanks for sharing your ideas!

  • @Daveaaaaa
    @Daveaaaaa 5 років тому

    Looks great. I would add a few splashes of a warm colour as an accent just to warm up the space.

  • @aliciamichnowska1172
    @aliciamichnowska1172 6 років тому

    I read people say this room was big and nice before the renovation, but it looks like a freaking prison! I will never complain again about my ex-dormitory

  • @shayshay5694
    @shayshay5694 7 років тому

    You two guys did a marvelous job!! So talented.

  • @markverdad6320
    @markverdad6320 8 років тому

    That is my dream dorm room, honestly, as long as its single, it is fine with me

  • @nate22621
    @nate22621 4 роки тому

    Great video, love the positivity.

  • @_nahlaesha_1722
    @_nahlaesha_1722 7 років тому

    loved the makeover 😍😍

  • @SamEfDee
    @SamEfDee 4 роки тому

    At least they can move the furniture around. In my dorm the only things that moved was the desk chair and side table. Everything else was attacked to one thing or another.

  • @jessicalamarre3345
    @jessicalamarre3345 6 років тому

    Lucky person getting that!!

  • @SUnflower091000
    @SUnflower091000 9 років тому +7

    Beautiful!

  • @martafonseca5475
    @martafonseca5475 7 років тому

    Looks great!

  • @Terny7913
    @Terny7913 7 років тому

    Wow!!! I'm speechless!! This looks so good!!!

  • @goldenbee-army-of-bts
    @goldenbee-army-of-bts 5 років тому

    I wish I could go back to those school days. 😒

  • @samuelpearl2042
    @samuelpearl2042 2 роки тому +4

    Some one is going get their head hit on the wall cabinet . If the pillows are that way 🤦

  • @l242l305l
    @l242l305l 7 років тому

    So flippin' cute! Awesoe!

  • @AyeshaNoelle
    @AyeshaNoelle 8 років тому +1

    Just beautiful!

  • @johannbanman
    @johannbanman 5 років тому

    Nice work! I like

  • @zoobaali1766
    @zoobaali1766 5 років тому

    Very good . Good job

  • @JoewsefMaloof
    @JoewsefMaloof 9 років тому +2

    Great work! More of THIS please.

  • @naomia.medina1071
    @naomia.medina1071 3 роки тому

    Beautiful transformation. Good job to both of you.

  • @MEADOWMAESTRO
    @MEADOWMAESTRO 4 роки тому

    This is so cool

  • @mirandasherrell8582
    @mirandasherrell8582 7 років тому

    My single will be about this size. Thanks for the tips! :)

  • @cuteasapinkbutton17
    @cuteasapinkbutton17 8 років тому +5

    Looks awesome! But realistically you aren't allowed most of these changes in a typical dorm room

  • @escaperatrace4134
    @escaperatrace4134 8 років тому

    wow, nice transformation

  • @jympecson8233
    @jympecson8233 8 років тому

    More videos like this please!! 😍😍😍

  • @TamarIsrael
    @TamarIsrael 8 років тому

    WOW!!! You all did an amazing job.

  • @DeepakBhakoo
    @DeepakBhakoo 4 роки тому

    This was so nice and simple. Loved it.

  • @almayprietoenhomewithalma522
    @almayprietoenhomewithalma522 7 років тому

    Looks beautiful great job!

  • @hassankhokhar204
    @hassankhokhar204 6 років тому

    This is actually so amazing

  • @Mar-fs4ph
    @Mar-fs4ph 7 років тому

    I love this room

  • @ondine217
    @ondine217 8 місяців тому +1

    The problem with putting the head on the side of the bookcase is that, in case of earthquake, some heavy objects will fall on your head.

  • @oowatwat
    @oowatwat 7 років тому

    that headboard diy 👌👌

  • @kammika5601
    @kammika5601 9 років тому

    Loved this video!

  • @narudh
    @narudh 6 років тому

    amazing stuff

  • @yayager
    @yayager 5 років тому

    That’s really nice!

  • @rajdeepkaur5564
    @rajdeepkaur5564 7 років тому

    its nice doesnt look like dorm looks like room at home nice work