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Home Home & DIY Home Organization The Ultimate Guide to Transform Dorm Room Décor

The Ultimate Guide to Transform Dorm Room Décor

Need some help turning a dorm room from drab to fab? By following these tips, a dash of creativity and a sprinkle of DIY spirit, students can convert the stark space into a cozy, stylish haven.

The Ultimate Guide to Transform Dorm Room Décor

 

When looking at the drab walls and bare windows of a college dorm room, there’s no need for students to feel “blah.” Instead, dorm dwellers should embrace their new space as a “blank canvas” ready to be transformed into a haven that will inspire relaxation and productivity.

Perk Up Walls and Furniture with Patterns

Dorm Makeup Organization

Adding prints, textures or color to bland white walls and college furniture doesn’t always have to be a permanent change but can make a significant difference in spicing up a dorm’s aesthetic. Products like EasyLiner® Removeable Adhesive Laminate offer quick, affordable and dorm-friendly solutions to temporarily transform the living space. Whether creating a full-wall brick backdrop, a faux marble desk or dresser or cut-out geometric shapes for accents, the easy-to-use adhesive liner offers a wealth of pattern choices for endless creative applications that can be removed easily at the end of the year.

Need some inspo? See below for how Taylor (@tayrankine) updated her dorm room furniture with EasyLiner®. Duck Brand (@theduckbrand) | TikTok

Create Welcoming Windows

Dorm Window

Windows are often overlooked in dorm décor, but with a little creativity, it’s easy to make them stand out. Students may want to consider sheer curtains to let in natural light while adding a soft, open feel. If the room doesn’t have curtain hardware installed, they can use a tension rod so walls and window frames are not damaged. For a pop of color or texture, another great option is to drape colorful fabric or scarves over the window or frame the entire window with strips of removable adhesive liner.

Furnish the Floor

Dorm Living Room

After the walls, the floor is the biggest surface area in the dorm room. Instead of opting for the basic carpet remnants sold on most campuses, college kids can add a textured or fuzzy rug for instant comfort and style. Choose a circular shape or one with vibrant colors and patterns to infuse the room with personality.

Add Familiarity with Photos

Nano Grab College Dorm Decorations

Living away from home for the first time will likely leave students longing for family and friends. Photos of familiar faces will help get them through any homesickness while helping new friends and roommates get to know them a bit better. Whether making photo collages on posters, hanging individual pics on a decorative string with clothespins or crafting unique paper frames for memorable moments, students should be sure to hang each image with dorm-approved adhesives that won’t damage the walls. Duck Max Strength® Nano-Grab® Double-Sided Gel Tape is an ideal choice for mounting any wall art since it offers long-lasting adhesion that applies and removes easily from most surfaces without leaving a sticky residue.

Check out how City Life Fashion easily mounted a photo collage, a bedside shelf and some fan memorabilia with Nano-Grab®. Duck Brand (@theduckbrand) | TikTok

Pop with Pillows

An effortless and impactful way to add a pop of color and instant decoration to a dorm space is with pillows. Add a mix of sizes, patterns and fabrics to transform a basic bed into a sensational seating area. Or add a few larger pillows to the floor for a cozy study nook. Plus, pillows are easy to swap out, allowing students to change their dorm décor with the seasons without much effort or expense.

By following this guide to dorm room décor college students can easily add big style to their small dorm room space.

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