Going away to college is a momentous occasion full of changes and new stress. One way to alleviate stress is by creating an environment that is comfortable and an oasis from the stress of studying, making new friends and being away from home. Another way to cut down on stressors is by forging new bonds and friendships, something many young women do by joining a sorority. Combine the two and suddenly a sorority themed room emerges, making college life fun and fantastic for everyone.
Sorority Colors
Incorporating sorority colors into dorm or off campus housing is usually pretty easy as solid colors are basically everywhere. But finding unique ways to use color in interior decorating without breaking any leases or dorm rules is a little more difficult.
- Solid Canvases – Paint artist canvases with solid colors or sorority letters or bold graphics that reflect the sorority’s colors.
- Bedding and other fabrics – Use fabrics throughout the room to reflect sorority pride and colors from curtains to throw pillows to bedding.
- Rugs – It’s easy enough to find a throw rug in sorority colors but latch hooking one with a simple pattern or Greek letter is much more exciting and personalized.
- Paint – Paint everything possible in sorority colors to give the room life and vibrancy. The more creative the painter, the more interesting the outcome.
Sorority Bedding
As mentioned above, sorority bedding is a wonderful way to express Greek spirit and loyalty. Select custom made bedding designed specifically for a particular sorority or start a DIY project.
- Sheets – Solid colored sheets are easy to find but by purchasing a couple different top sheets in sorority colors they can be cut up and sewn together to create a customized unique sheet set. The additional scraps can then be used for throw pillows and other accessories.
- Comforters – Comforters can be personalized with fabric paints and markers. Begin with a solid sorority colored comforter and paint the Greek letters largely on the center of the comforter or repeatedly paint it all over to create a pattern. Then have other sorority members sign the bedding and add notes from favorite activities to the comforter to create a treasured memento.
Sorority Accessories
Adding accessories has been a long standing way of expressing the personality of the inhabitants and it’s a prime way to display sorority loyalty. One great thing about accessories is they’re typically inexpensive so solid accessories can be bought and decorated to be one of a kind masterpieces.
- Throws – Throw pillows, blankets and rugs are a great way to show sorority pride because they’re small inexpensive items than can change the entire atmosphere of a room, especially when rules or leases prohibit writing.
- Artwork and Photos – Start with frames that are exciting and vibrant and use matting that is connected to Greek life and then add photos of sorority sisters and group activities.
- Desk/School Supplies – College is about a lot of things but the most important thing should be education. This means there will be a lot of school supplies and desk equipment around, why not decorate it in sorority colors and emblems.
“Once pledged to a sorority, showing sorority pride in interior décor is an exciting project,” says Robin McDonald of Décor 2 Ur Door, a TriDelta alum and mom of two ADPi’s. Robin McDonald suggests using her creations to “show pride in a sorority with trendy stylized Greek letters, Greek photo pillows and pillowcases, vinyl sorority letters for door or walls. Sorority pride is a great gift for bid day or big/little sisters. Have fun with it.”
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