How have you decorated your room (halls)?

I've put up lots of photos and cards on my walls, got a little whiteboard where I write my to-do's, a plant on my windowsill... and any spare space at the moment is taken up by work or other random, sentimental trinkets! I also have a few cushions, a blanket and a rug - they make my room feel warmer and cosier I would've quite liked to have brought fairy lights, but they're not allowed in my halls (fire hazard) - so check before you splurge on anything!

I'd definitely recommend earplugs, making a little first aid kit of paracetamol, cold & flu remedies, plasters etc (as when you're down with freshers flu the last thing you want to do is go out on a trek to find a Boots) and just as much stuff to make it feel like 'home' as possible, because then you settle in quicker

If you want some serious inspiration/want to waste some time, check out the 'post pictures of your dorm room thread' here:
http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=1217395&x=0&y=0