Written by Atalie Gimmel

In regard to the fact that millennials live their lives almost exclusively through technology, it’s no surprise that the decoration process for a student’s first dorm is no exception to the rule. And Hutch—the app backed by real estate digital platform Zillow—has harnessed this exact concept.

By using on-demand filters to decorate spaces instantaneously, Hutch is completely reinventing the way the digital generation engages with interior design. The app essentially builds a virtual rendering of your space, providing a blank slate and leaving the rest up to you. Using filters which feature shoppable items, you can swipe through to see the possibilities of what your space could look like, something that can ultimately be achieved by an easy click of a button (re: tap on your phone screen).

Ahead, Hutch Co-Founder and CEO, Beatrice Fischel Bock, shares what she values the most when creating these virtual spaces for customers and what you should absolutely do to create the ultimate dorm room space.

Written by Atalie Gimmel

Invest in a colorful comforter. Your bed will most likely be the focal point in your dorm, so find a pattern that you love and build the rest of the room around that color palette.

Written by Atalie Gimmel

Written by Atalie Gimmel

A small rug is another must. Most dorm room floors are freezing to the foot. A simple Moroccan shag or a modern multicolored area rug will warm up the room in more ways than one.

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Light up your life with a few lamps. The florescent lighting in dorm rooms is a major inconvenience when you're trying to study (or get ready for a date). Try to find a lamp that serves both as a lighting source as well as decor piece, and don't shy away from being adventurous with the design.

Written by Atalie Gimmel

The magic of a mirror. Place a floor length mirror against one of the walls. Not only will it make the room look bigger but it’s a necessity for a quick look-over before you run to class.