Designer Dorms Are the Latest Back-to-School Trend

Gone are the days of plain white sheets and plastic bins. College dorm rooms are now looking more like HGTV makeovers, and some parents are spending tens of thousands to create designer-inspired spaces for their children.

According to reports, a woman in Mississippi even left her job as an elementary school teacher to launch a dorm-decorating business. She now charges up to $20,000 per dorm room. From plush headboards to customized wallpaper and lighting, students are starting the school year in style.

The trend is particularly popular in Southern universities, where social media reveals perfectly curated dorm rooms filled with matching decor, high-end storage, and monogrammed everything.

Critics argue the lavish spending places pressure on parents and students to compete, but others say it's just another way to help students feel at home while away.

Whether you love the luxury or prefer a budget-friendly setup, one thing is clear: college dorm life is not what it used to be.