10 Cute College Dorm Room Decorating Ideas

Decorating your first (or any) college dorm room is one of the most exciting experiences when you come to college! There are so many things to think of when it comes to finding the perfect college dorm room decorating ideas that are just right for you.

From color schemes, to furniture, to storage, the list almost seems never ending haha. To give you some inspiration, I have put together a list of 10 super cute college dorm room decor ideas to help you get started with decorating your new home!

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Temporary wallpaper

Temporary wallpaper is a great way to bring some life to a typical boring dorm room wall. This dorm room decorating idea can literally transform your entire room, making it look like an entire brand new space!

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Cute area rug

Let’s face it, most of the time dorm room floors can be pretty ugly and/or gross. By using an area rug to cover you floor space, you will be able to hide your dorm room floor while also keeping your feet warm and comfy when you walk around.

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Use storage bins for EVERYTHING

I can actually talk forever about my love for storage bins. Storage bins are honestly my favorite college dorm room decorating idea because not only are they cute, they are functional too! You can literally put anything and everything that you don’t want displayed in your room in them.

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Create a comfy seating area under lofted bed

It’s no secret that dorm rooms can lack functional space, so sometimes we gotta get a little creative. You can make a cute and cozy seating area in your dorm room by lofting your bed super high and adding a futon or comfy chair underneath!

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Hang twinkle lights

Twinkle lights are a great way to add some coziness to your space and some extra light. I love to turn all the lights off in my room and turn my twinkle lights on with my favorite song playing. #vibes

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Make a coffee bar

If you are coffee lover like me, you absolutely have to make a coffee bar for your room! I wish I knew about this during my time living the dorms. It’s so cute and you can add all of your coffee favorites and decorate it to your liking.

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Add a cute headboard

A standard dorm room typically doesn’t come with a headboard included, but you can always add your own! Headboards can add so much to a room, and can make your shared space feel much more homey.

Set a color scheme

Setting a color theme throughout your dorm room, and even coordinating with your roomie for dorm room decorating can really help tie your whole space together. When everything is matching, it brings a pleasing aesthetic that just can’t be beat.

3 Tier Cart

Okay, how cute is this!!! These cute 3 Tier carts are perfect to use as a nightstand or even for extra storage on the side of your desk. You can fill it with all of your favorite books, candles, snacks, and other daily necessities.

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Cute ottoman

A small ottoman is a great simple furniture piece to add to your college dorm room decor. You can use it for extra seating in your room or just for decoration purposes.

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