People define themselves aesthetically at a very young age.
Mean people are no fun.
Lighting is an essential way to change the mood of a room, especially if you can use dimmers.
In college you have the license to do things you'll never do again, so have fun with it.
It's not a party until the fire department shows up.
Practical storage pieces are great if you have a basement or a garage. But when you actually live with them day in and day out, they should be beautiful to look at.