Dorm Room Decors

A dorm isn’t just a place to sleep, but a reflection of who you are.

Recently, I had the privilege of visiting the rooms of several students living in Landry. Each stood out for their creativity, comfort, or personal flair. Collectively, these rooms proved that even the smallest spaces can reflect a great deal of each individual’s personalities. Let’s take a closer look at what made each room distinct.

Lach Mccaghren ‘26, senior varsity tennis captain from Newton, Massachusetts, was the first to show me around. Stepping into his room felt like entering a cozy sports lounge. “I would definitely say it’s sporty, colorful, and a place people can hang out,” Lach said. Here, he feels at home surrounded by his collections of basketball jerseys, including superstars like Michael Jordan, Vince Carter, and Nick Anderson—his dad’s favorite player growing up. Despite Lach’s enthusiasm for sports, his most cherished item of his room is a vintage record player, a recognition of his lifelong love for music. 

The room of Kai Raczkowski ‘27 stood out for its compact size. Despite the challenge of fitting everything in, Kai has made the space work. As we began the interview, he spoke with delight about his favorite feature, the keyboard. “I love playing piano with friends,” he said. “The keyboard also brings out the musical side of me.” 

To make the space feel more like home, Kai decorated the walls with photos of his parents, sister, and his favorite red sox player, Masataka Yoshida. Though the room’s limited size made organizing difficult at first, he explained that “moving everything around and trying to fit everything in produced successful results in the end.”

“Comfortable” was the word Ian King ‘27 used to describe his room. A beanbag chair that lay in the corner of his room immediately drew my attention. “It’s perfect for relaxing or even hosting day students for sleepovers,” Ian claimed. In fact, Owen Beauvis ‘27, a good friend of Ian’s, had slept over the night before Square Dance. The décor also highlights Ian’s family legacy and his passion for hockey, with a dual Canadian and American Flag hanging on the walls alongside a special Bruins jersey honoring his favorite Bruins player, David Pastrnik.

As a newcomer to Middlesex, Will Alexander ‘28 keeps his space clean and carefully arranged with posters and lighting. His favorite decoration is a Pink Floyd (English Rock Band formed in 1965) poster. “I just really like the music. It looks great on the wall, too,” he said. The part that reflects his personality the most, though, is his closet full of carefully chosen clothes. 

In his final year at Middlesex, Caelen Meade ‘26’s room appears minimalistic yet thoughtfully organized. A Caribbean flag hangs proudly on his wall. “It’s part of my background and really meaningful to me,” Caelen explained. Other keepsakes, baseballs from a Dodgers game, a photo from his first Middlesex football win, contribute to personal touches in his room. Unlike other rooms I visited before, Caelen’s room was impressive for its size. Yet, the spaciousness brought different challenges. “Managing the space to make it look good to the eye,” Caelen said. The mission seems well-accomplished so far. 

A room is never just four walls and a bed, but rather speaks directly to people’s identity. Whether it’s through sports jerseys, family photos, musical instruments, or flags representing heritage, each student has found a way to turn a small space into something uniquely their own. For incoming students or seasoned upperclassmen alike, let these rooms be a reminder that your dorm is a place for personal expression and comfort. 

 Sunny Qian ‘27