Discover the Best Dorm Decor in Massachusetts: Enter to Win $1,000!
Real Estate News brings an exciting opportunity for college students living in dorms across Massachusetts. If you have a knack for decorating and want to showcase your skills, this contest is for you! The winner not only gains bragging rights but also a $1,000 gift card. Whether you’re inspired by HGTV, our weekly newsletter, or your own creative ideas, it’s time to transform your dorm room into a masterpiece.
Ciara Kamahele and her suitemates at MIT won the contest in 2014 with their sea creatures mural that glows under a black light.
How to Enter:
- Follow @Boston on Instagram.
- Snap a photo of your decorated college dorm room.
- Post it on Instagram between 7:30 a.m. ET on Aug. 30, 2019, and 11:59:59 p.m. ET on Sept. 27, 2019.
- Tag @Boston in the photo, use the hashtag #BostonDormContest, and mention your college.
Judging Criteria:
- Use of dorm room space.
- Creativity of dorm room decor.
- Innovation of dorm room decor.
For detailed rules and more information, click here.
Need some inspiration? Check out past winners, like an MIT student’s dorm with violet walls and a loft or another with a hand-painted mural adding vibrant colors to the room.
Happy decorating, and may the best dorm win!
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Unleashing Creativity: The Ultimate Dorm Decorating Contest
In the bustling heart of Massachusetts, where the spirit of academia breathes life into its cities, a unique challenge emerges, beckoning the creatively inclined and the aesthetically daring. It’s not just any contest; it’s a battleground for bragging rights, a showcase of innovation, and a testament to the transformative power of design. This is the ultimate dorm decorating contest, where the winner not only earns the title of the best dorm decorator in the state but also walks away with a $1,000 gift card. The challenge? To turn the quintessential cinder-block rectangle of a college dorm room into a masterpiece of personal expression and style.
The Inspiration Behind the Contest
Imagine stepping into a world where the mundane becomes extraordinary, where every dorm room tells a unique story, and where creativity knows no bounds. This contest is not just about decorating; it’s about reimagining spaces, about making a statement, and about bringing joy and inspiration into our everyday lives. It’s an opportunity for students across Massachusetts to showcase their talents, to breathe life into their living spaces, and to inspire others to do the same.
The Rules of Engagement
Participation is simple yet bound by creativity. Here’s how you can throw your hat into the ring:
- Follow @Boston on Instagram: Your gateway to entering the contest begins with a simple follow. Stay updated, stay inspired.
- Capture Your Creativity: Take a photograph of your college dorm room that best encapsulates your unique decorating flair.
- Post and Tag: Between 7:30 a.m. ET on Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, and 11:59:59 p.m. ET on Friday, Sept. 27, 2019, post the photo to your Instagram account. Ensure to tag @Boston in the photo, use the hashtag #BostonDormContest, and mention your college by tagging its official Instagram account or using its location tag.
What We’re Looking For
The judging criteria are as follows:
- Use of Dorm Room Space: How effectively have you utilized the available space?
- Creativity of Dorm Room Decor: How original and imaginative is your decor?
- Innovation of Dorm Room Decor: How have you incorporated innovative elements into your design?
Drawing Inspiration
Need a spark of inspiration? Look no further than past winners, like Ciara Kamahele and her suitemates at MIT, who transformed their dorm doors into a glowing mural of sea creatures under a black light. Whether it’s vibrant walls, thematic elements, or ingenious use of lighting, the possibilities are endless.
The Prize
Beyond the glory and the bragging rights, the winner will receive a $1,000 gift card. But perhaps more importantly, this contest is a chance to make your mark, to inspire and be inspired, and to be part of a community that celebrates creativity and individuality.
Join the Movement
So, if you’re living in a college dorm in Massachusetts and believe you have what it takes to transform a simple space into an extraordinary one, we invite you to join this exciting contest. Let your creativity shine, inspire others with your vision, and maybe, just maybe, walk away with not just a prize, but a story worth telling for years to come.
Happy decorating!
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