You are getting ready to move into your dorm for the first time. Everything is brought in from the car and you have made your emotional goodbyes to the family, so now decorating your room can be the best part of your day. To put the signature touch on your room, you are going to need the bedroom essentials and a few more helpful items that are necessary for your first experience of independent living. The college dorm room already comes with a few basics: a bed, and empty closet, a desk, a drawer, and lamp/light. Here are some ideas you can use to enhance each part of the room.