Winter has finally come to Boone, NC. With the prospect of snowy days hanging around the corner, you're going to want to step up your interior decorating game. Whether you're looking to winterize the gang's hang-out spot (aka your living room) or deck out your dorm room in preparation for those spontaneous Netflix dates, here are some snazzy ways in how to do so.

1. String lights.

Every girl wants them. You have to admit that, at least once, you've been drawn in by the warm light. And now, with the holidays approaching, you have an excuse for putting them up that won't make you look too basic. But if you leave them up through next semester, who's to judge? They're just so cute.

2. A plush, cozy rug.

Everything you need to combat that icy linoleum dorm floor.

3. Fuzzy socks for all

Along that same line, cold feet are absolutely the worst. I used to have a drawer of fuzzy socks that my friends would raid when they hung out in my dorm room. Plus, they double as cute holiday gifts!

4. Stock up on hot drinks.

Even more yummy excuses to use your mug collection! Drinks like Hot cocoa, coffee, and apple cider are staples around the holidays. And your coffee maker can even double as a water heater for quick and easy hot chocolate, just add marshmallows.

5. A comfy blanket.

Also doubles as a nice, warm excuse to sleep in late.

6. Or, if you're feeling crafty, a knitted blanket.

Huge, hand-knitted blankets are all the rage on sites like Pinterest. Plus, in only an hour or two, you'll have a gorgeous blanket just made for cold-weather cuddles. Find a tutorial here.

7. Curtains.

Ever woken up to the sun streaming through the blinds, directly into the top bunk of your bed? Invest in some cute curtains, or make your own out some old fabric. Then the morning sun won't wake you up to early, and you can pull them shut to douse your room with a cozy shadow.

8. Throw pillows.

Pile 'em up to turn your bed into an even comfier place to relax. If you have any cool old t-shirts laying around, they can be easily upcycled into your own DIY pillow, like in this easy tutorial.

9. Go Blue.

Studies have shown that the color blue is great for focusing, relaxing, and even lowering blood pressure. Try a blue comforter or rug to transport your room to a whole new level of relaxation.

10. Grab a second set of sheets.

Yeah, it'll extend the time between loads of laundry, but sheets have an even cooler purpose. They can be made into the coziest structure ever created: the blanket fort.

So get out there and winter-ize your dorm room! Beating the last few days before winter break are hard enough, so why not take advantage of the holidays?