Dorm rooms...

Even though university/college housing often has similar restrictions to what you can do with housing to apartment rentals, dorm rooms have an even bigger obstacle to "style": they basically are small spaces which have to multi-task: sleeping, studying, socializing! Essentially a studio apartment without the cooking capability ! And you might even be sharing!

But it is possible to add style to a dorm room!

http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2010/09/add_style_to_your_dorm_room.html#more

Here are 8 Stylish Dorm Room Updates:
http://www.hgtv.com/specialty-rooms/8-stylish-dorm-room-updates/pictures/index.html

More Dorm Room Style
http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2010/09/add_style_to_your_dorm_room.html

and finally, 500 ways to get creative with a dorm room!
http://diy.roomzaar.com/rate-my-space/Dorm-Rooms/gallery.esi