Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Come along with me for TWO incredible college room transformations! In this video, I’m taking you inside a college girl dorm room makeover at the University of Alabama AND an upperclassman college apartment transformation at an HBCU.
These two spaces have completely different styles, but the goal was the same: create a beautiful, elevated space without spending a fortune. From dorm room decor and college apartment decor to bedding, storage, lighting, wall decor, organization, furniture and those finishing touches that make a room feel like home, I’m sharing plenty of ideas you can use for your own college space.
Whether you're decorating a freshman dorm room, moving into an HBCU dorm, styling a college apartment, or looking for budget-friendly dorm room ideas, these before-and-after transformations are full of inspiration.
I believe you can have a high-end look on an everyday budget—you just have to know what to buy and how to put it all together!
✨ IN THIS VIDEO:
University of Alabama dorm room transformation
HBCU college apartment makeover
Girls dorm room decor ideas
Guys college apartment decor ideas
Budget-friendly college decor
Dorm room organization and storage
College move-in essentials
Dorm room before and after
College apartment before and after
High-end decor on a budget
Be sure to LIKE, COMMENT and SUBSCRIBE for more dorm room transformations, college decorating ideas, budget-friendly home decor, event decor and Living Luxuriously for Less!
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**********************FTC Disclaimer ********************
This video is not sponsored. However, some links are affiliate and commission links. Thank you for supporting my passions and following along on my journey to destiny and purpose.
Much Love and Many Blessings,
Melanie💕
Come along with me for TWO incredible college room transformations! In this video, I’m taking you inside a college girl dorm room makeover at the University of Alabama AND an upperclassman college apartment transformation at an HBCU.
These two spaces have completely different styles, but the goal was the same: create a beautiful, elevated space without spending a fortune. From dorm room decor and college apartment decor to bedding, storage, lighting, wall decor, organization, furniture and those finishing touches that make a room feel like home, I’m sharing plenty of ideas you can use for your own college space.
Whether you're decorating a freshman dorm room, moving into an HBCU dorm, styling a college apartment, or looking for budget-friendly dorm room ideas, these before-and-after transformations are full of inspiration.
I believe you can have a high-end look on an everyday budget—you just have to know what to buy and how to put it all together!
✨ IN THIS VIDEO:
University of Alabama dorm room transformation
HBCU college apartment makeover
Girls dorm room decor ideas
Guys college apartment decor ideas
Budget-friendly college decor
Dorm room organization and storage
College move-in essentials
Dorm room before and after
College apartment before and after
High-end decor on a budget
Be sure to LIKE, COMMENT and SUBSCRIBE for more dorm room transformations, college decorating ideas, budget-friendly home decor, event decor and Living Luxuriously for Less!
Photo by: @shalaemorgan
Join this channel to get access to perks:
youtube.com/channel/UCeAGNJEqzWIqhJAxdbdSHvQ/join
Here is my event planning toolbox! Everything you need to get started can be found below:
❤️ Luxe Academy: luxeacademy.podia.com
❤️ Flower Walls: rosemorning.com/collections/all-flower-walls?utm_source=Youtube&utm_campaign=melanie+for+10%25off
Discount Code: MELANIE20
❤️ HONEYBOOK CODE : share.honeybook.com/luxeforless
❤️ Centerpieces, tablecloths, chair covers & Sashes- efavormart.com/LL4L
Discount Code: LL4L
❤️ Luxe Box: efavormart.com/LL4L. Discount Code: LL4L
❤️ Tablecloth Factory: https://tableclothsfactory.com?sca_ref=610885.6vJ0OyHSYC Discount Code: LL4L
❤️ Luxe Planner: etsy.com/shop/LivingLux4Less
❤️ Luxe Party Boutique: amazon.com/shop/livingluxuriouslyforless
❤️ Luxe Bling: bit.ly/2YV4Ml4
❤️ Luxe Backdrops and Draping: bit.ly/30PXDW6
❤️ Luxe Chandelier and Crystal Cake Stands and Centerpieces: bit.ly/304NIggy
❤️ SILVER PIPE & DRAPE HARDWARE (seen in video):
amzn.to/2J1sxDm
❤️ LUXE ACADEMY: luxeacademy.podia.com
❤️ STEP LADDER: amzn.to/2XUlgtA
❤️ Luxe RECIPE CARDS: etsy.com/shop/LivingLux4Less
************ Stay in Touch*********************************
LL4L FACEBOOK: facebook.com/LivingLuxuriouslyforless
LL4L INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/livingluxuriouslyforless
LL4L TWITTER: twitter.com/livinglux4less
LL4L PINTEREST: pinterest.com/livingluxforless
**********************************************************
LL4L MAILING ADDRESS:
Living Luxuriously for Less
225 South Spurr Street
Florence, AL 35630
LL4L EMAIL: livingluxuriousforless@gmail.com
-----------------------------------------------
Here is the equipment that I use in making my videos:
Canon G7X: amzn.to/3kqWzQU
Canon 80D: amzn.to/37CWm9R
Apple MacBook Pro: amzn.to/3ml97K6
iMovie Software: FREE with Apple
Tripod: amzn.to/3ktKuue
Limo Softbox Lighting: amzn.to/3jslbYi
Neewer Ring Light: amzn.to/3mk2MP7
(Amazon Affiliate Links)
**********************FTC Disclaimer ********************
This video is not sponsored. However, some links are affiliate and commission links. Thank you for supporting my passions and following along on my journey to destiny and purpose.
Much Love and Many Blessings,
Melanie💕
