A movie poster, a collegiate pendant, a psychedelic tapestry haphazardly hung with thumbtacks—at one time these items constituted the full extent of dorm room ideas for students across America. Whether they’re leaning on the pros or sourcing dorm room ideas from dorm-centric online shops—like Dormify and Room 422—college students are paying extra attention to dorm room design. That’s why we’ve reached out to the experts to get the scoop on dorm room decorating ideas, which Frances Lacefield Hovis, founder of Room 422, says really boils down to three principals.