Introducing “Treehouses”

We’re on a search for Stanford’s best dorm rooms.

September 24th, 2026
A sunlit dorm desk below a window, with maps on the wall.An espresso setup below a dorm window.A desk and shelves lit by string lights.Students decorating a Christmas tree in a dorm room.A packed bookshelf topped with a stuffed alpaca, beside a lamp.A mini fridge, espresso machine, and shelves in a dorm corner.

Dorm living presents a special kind of problem: How do you fit your entire life into fewer than 100 square feet? Every September, a new group of Stanford students takes on that challenge, designing rooms that reflect a wide range of personalities and aesthetic sensibilities, all while finding space for their stuff.

We think dorm rooms—and the objects found inside them—offer an incredible window into the personalities, interests, and everyday lives of students on our campus. In “Treehouses,” a new series from the Arborist, we’ll visit students in their dorms and explore the design choices and personalities that fill these small spaces.

But to do that, we need your help. If you’re proud of your room and want to share it, or if there’s something interesting about your living arrangement, we’d love to interview you! Please reach out using the form below.



The Arborist is an independent student-run magazine, and is not affiliated with Stanford University. Our goal is to provide high-quality data-journalism, covering Stanford culture and issues relevant to Stanford students. You can contact the Arborist at staff@arboristmag.com.