Are you moving into the college dorms? It is an exciting time and you should enjoy every moment. The first day you step into the dorms, it will be exciting, and probably exhausting, because you are moving all your life to that small room. But, at some point, you will be somewhat disappointed at the looks of the dorm room.
The resident hall might be highly decorated and look beautiful, but your dorm room will be dull space. Do not be disappointed. A few design elements can turn a plain dorm room, into a fun and relaxing space for you.
Dorm Room Wall Decor Ideas
Adding elements to the wall can make your space look cozier and more similar to your home. Here are a few options that fit most budgets:
Option1: Canvas
Consider a large canvas or a series of small canvas for the largest wall in your dorm room. There are tons of options online, and they can be very affordable. Think about a general theme that you would like to highlight with a canvas: your home town, hobbies, your favorite vacation spot, a piece of art, etc. Below I picked a few beautiful options I found online (for less than $50):
Canvas: Wieco Art Brooklyn Bridge Night View 5 Panels
Canvas: Wall Art Abstract Sunrise and Sunset and Nature Setting- Framed
These canvas sets do not have to be hanged in a symmetrical fashion, be creative and place them in a pattern.
Option 2: Posters
There are millions of designs for posters. Follow the same advice fro the canvas and find a few that fit your taste match a theme. Here are a few interesting ones (under $25) I found online:
Option 3: Peel and Stick Wallpaper
I had no idea this was on option when I was in college and I wish I knew. Peel and stick wallpaper does not damage walls, it stays on if stalled properly and it w=can be very affordable. Do not try to cover your whole dorm with wallpaper, but maybe add a section of color or add some to make it look like a headboard for your bed. Here are a few designs I found online, for under $20 you can cover a decent area and create an accents design.
Option 4: Photos and Photo Frames
You probably brought some pictures from home when you moved it. You can put them in an album or actually display them on your walls. If your photos are of standard size, you can get simple photo frames in the dollar store or Walmart. If you are considering some more interesting frames or display options, here are a few ideas:
Option 5: Hanging Greenery
You can’t take care of pets in your dorm room, but you can still add some life with plants. Observe for a few days how much light you get through your window and consider the weather. Then pick a few plants that need minimal care, but can brighten your room.
You can pick regular pots and place them on your desk or next to a window. or you can buy a few hanging pots to use as extra decoration. Ideas under 25 dollars:
Dorm Room Wall Decor Ideas
I hope you liked this dorm wall decoration ideas. Sometimes you have to think of decorating vertically to save space. Dorm rooms have such small footprints, you gotta take advantage of every single inch.
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