[header] How to arrange dorm room furniture [title] Measure your room and furniture. [step] If your dorm room is particularly cramped, use a tape measure to get the length, width, and height of both the room itself and each of your major furniture items. Doing this can help you better visualize the maximum amount of space you have. 
[title] Place your and your roommate's furniture in different areas. [step] If you share your dorm with another person, the easiest way to divide the space is by placing your furniture items in different areas of the room.