Do the resident halls allow for any kind of loft construction?

When I lived in the dorms we always built our beds up on lofts so that we could place the desks underneath allowing for more floor room for other things like a comfy chair or futon and a TV.

Not sure what the sizes of each of the pieces of furniture are but here is a rough idea.

The 2nd photo from the left would be the most achievable look for this temporary space.

I would agree with tcufrog. Think practical before decorative. All the pictures you have will feel way too cluttered in that small space.

This is probably more realistic to what it will most likely end up looking like. Just giving you a heads up. http://houzz.com/photos/403567

My roommate is my best friend of 6 years so she knows she has to put up with my OCD tendencies towards the ascetics of the room. Thanks for the floor plan I had something similar with placing a bed in the corner and then the desk and dresser along the wall but I couldn't get right placement of furniture for the bednear the window. Design wise we are very modern rustic with an infusion of bohemian flair so I love clean line and a minimalist look but we also love the warmth from the third picture. We plan on keeping the floors space clear except for a black and white ikat ottoman and a 5 by 8 cream shag rug. For adding our boho flair into the room without cluttering the space we are going to be creating a gallery wall around the room with framed art, photos, and ceramic pieces we have made. We are going to be ransacking Europe this July for tons of art and interesting curios. As for the storage issue from living in a dorm we plan on raising our beds so there is 3 1/2 feet under then so we can place stylish storage containers. Plus our homes are only a hour and a half away so we plan on switching seasonal clothes out.

What are the rules for hanging art on the wall? Look for multipurpose items. That poof for example is cute but it would be much better to buy a storage ottoman.

A cream rug is impractical unless you plan to do a lot of vaccuuming and will have a way to clean stains off of it. Don't forget that your bedroom will also sometimes function as a dining room and living room. Think all nighter study study sessions with greasy pizza and soda and guests who won't be careful while sitting on your cream colored rug. You will be entertaining in your room and even if you and your roommate are tidy doesn't mean that your friends and guests will be. College boys especially are disgusting creatures who are not to be trusted around cream colored rugs. I can tell you some really gross stories about what passes for cleanliness and hygiene among some freshman boys.

Also a lot of containers that look stylish aren't necessarily sturdy. Make sure you choose sturdy containers and set up a filing system for your papers. I highly recommend the student filing system available at http://www.filesolutions.com/. It will organize all those papers you'll accumulate for you.

According to freedictionary.com an ascetic is "A person who renounces material comforts and leads a life of austere self-discipline, especially as an act of religious devotion." The word you were probably looking for is "aesthetic."

I actually already bought the rug and pouf because I loved both pieces. The only dark liquid we drink is coffee and if I'm going to spill that anywhere it's on by bedding and food wise we are extremely careful eaters. I would rather vacuum everyday than have a rug any color but cream or white . My best friend and I aren't really worried about storage as we plan on keeping most of our things at home and switching things out as we need since we live a short hour and a half from campus. Our biggest storage concern stems from fitting all of our sushi and Indian takeout in my tiny mini fridge (stainless steel of course) and if I can somehow reach the Keurig from my bed in the early morning (aka 10:00 am). So far for storage I have a grey distressed metal trunk I plan on hiding under my bed and pulling out to use as a table to eat my takeout on while watching Steven Colbert, and black and white herringbone woven baskets. I make it my mission not to sacrifice style while buying practical items. Our color scheme is our favorite color grey, whites and creams, light pinks, various shades of blue and a touch of black and we are hoping to achieve a fresh French boho atmosphere inspired by my take on Monet's Impressionist Sunrise and a poster of Monet's Boulevard de Capucines. We both also really love classic French furniture, modern lines, and rustic warmth. I have a hard time being told I can't accomplish the same amount of design in my inspiration photos just because I'm living in a small dorm. Some of the most beautiful spaces are in lofts or studios and yet they don't sacrifice the beauty of their homes for practicality. Its all about balance. I never wanted to recreate any of those rooms but draw inspiration from them to create my own creative masterpiece.

Will the dressers fit in the closets (what we did)? Significantly reduced crowding.

I'm not sure as each room in this dorm is a different size since its a renovated hotel and the only thing I had to go by was a small floor plan of the room that didn't show how large the closet exactly are.