Dorm Decor 101: Transform Your Dorm in a Weekend

Hey there! Do you want to upgrade your dorm? I bet you clicked on this because you think your dorm

• Has too much clutter
• Looks bland
• Doesn’t have enough decor
• Has too much or too little color
• Is way too complicated

I bet I could make this list 10 times longer, but I’ll keep it short and simple because we have lots of redecorating to do! In this post, I’ll be covering 5 important concepts, and soon, be making more posts on those specific concepts.

We’ll be covering:

1. Dorm Decluttering
2. Moving Around
3. Optimise and Organize
4. Make It Cozy!
5. Extra decor

Now, let’s begin your 5-step journey to upgrading your dorm!

1. Dorm Decluttering

If you hate the sight of a messy, disorganized, and off-course-to-cozy dorm, then I can help you change that! When it comes to clutter, most people will procrastinate on removing unneeded junk. If you came to this blog, it means you are truly devoted to reorganizing and moving your stuff around.

Here are some tips for decluttering:

Junk: Let’s get rid of any random stuff that’s cluttering up your space.

Papers: Keep important papers organized. Consider tossing the rest.

Unused stuff: Donate or toss anything you don’t need.

Clothes: Decluttering your closet can be a fun way to save space.

Tissues: Try using towels instead of tissues.

2. Moving Around

Great job decluttering! Now let’s focus on rearranging your furniture. Here’s a quick guide:

Bed Placement:

• Single-person dorm: Position your bed near a window to enjoy natural light.
• Double-person dorm: Place beds on opposite sides for privacy.

Nightstands, Tables, and Drawers:

• Small items: Use these as nightstands for convenient storage.
• Large items: Place them anywhere that looks good to you!

Closets:

Large closets: Keep them away from your bed for easy access and to avoid collisions.

3. Optimise and Organize

It’s time to organize your dorm essentials. Here are some products I personally love that will give your dorm the highest level of organization possible!

Desk Organization:

Rotation Desk Organizer

Here is a top pick! This is an aesthetic and convenient desk organizer!

Monitor Stand & Desk Organizer

A 2 in 1, this is perfect for a busy person!

Multi-Holding Decorative Desk Organizer

Live in luxury with this golden pen holder! This is a very stylish addition to your dorm!

Decorative Organization:

Rope Nesting Bowls

These are the perfect addition to your dorm if you need a small and cute storage basket. Here, you can keep all your essentials and small necessities!

Wicker Rope Storage Baskets

These small-rope baskets and cute and small, perfect for bedsides!

Large Woven Basket

This is great for laundry and storage of sheets and blankets. It’s the perfect addition to your dorm!

You may be done with the smaller part organization, but do you have drawers or shelving? Here are some amazing options!

5 Tier Bookshelf

Here’s a beauty! This bookshelf looks amazing and is more affordable than most other bookshelves. You can store other items on it too, which is perfect for organization!

Floating Wall Shelves

I personally use these myself, and honestly, they are perfect. These shelves come in many shades and hold up well!

3-Tier Small Nightstand

$18?! Now that’s a bargain. While other nightstands average around $40, this is cheaper and worth the price, making it perfect for dorms! Note, however, that this doesn’t include drawers.

3-tier Frabric Dresser

This is a nice and simple dresser for clothing organization and anything else!

Make It Cozy!

All done? Great job! Now, let’s take the most fun step into dorm design: decoration! Let’s make this work exactly how you want and cozy up to your potential! Before that, here are some important design tips.

1. Choose a limited color palette. Use 2 or more colors to create a balanced look. Bright colors are better than dark ones.

2. Avoid clutter. Too much of the same item can make your room feel crowded.

3. Use stain-resistant materials. Crypton is a great stainproof fabric to use. Otherwise, dark colors or covers can help hide stains.

4. Stick to one style. Too many different styles can look messy. For example, mixing too many different types of figurines might not look balanced.

Alright. Got all that? Now, it’s time to personalize your dorm!

Here are some amazing decorations that should fit your dorm style:

Looking to add some color to your dorm? Here’s a tip: Use lighter colors for large furniture and bolder colors for smaller accents to create a balanced look.

Pillows:

Pillows play a huge role in the looks of your dorm. Here are the best-quality throw pillows and covers I could find!

Farmhouse Linen Throw Pillow Covers

These covers are the cutest addition to a dorm. This set of 2 is a beautiful accent coming in many different colors.

Boho-Striped Throw Pillow Covers

Here’s another set of 2, only much cheaper and better color options!

Flower-Shaped Cushion

This set of 3 is absolutely gorgeous and perfect for anyone with a blooming personality!

Desk Lamps:

Alrighty! Now that we have some accent, here’s a little light! Check out these cute and awesome desk lamps!

Duck Night Light

Here’s an adorable duck that lights up when you give it a squeeze!

Cordless Rechargeable Lamp

Looking for a more formal lamp? These come in pink, blue, and yellow!

Cute Mushroom Lamp

There are quite a lot of mushrooms here today! Check out this adorable light-up mushroom!

Extra Decor

Made it cozy? Is it not enough? Here’s a secret: it’s never enough! Here’s a list of decorations for every dorm!

Felt Letter Board

Let’s add some spunky reminders so you never forget anything! Here’s a nice felt letterboard for your dorm!

Aesthetic Jewelry Tray

Here is an adorable tray for jewelry display and more!

Aesthetic Dorm Wall Art

Want to spice up your wall? Here are some top picks!

Conclusion

I hope these dorm room ideas spark your creativity and inspire you to create a space you love. Enjoy the decorating process and make your dorm room a reflection of your personality!