08 Dorm Room Decorating Ideas to Personalize Your Space

Add a little personality and uniqueness to your new home away from home – your dorm room. By getting creative with your wall décor, linens and decor, your space will reflect your style and needs.

Here are 20 stylish dorm room decorating ideas that will make it easy to personalize your space, even if you’re working with a blank canvas.

01 Create a Lofted Sleep Space

If you can change the height of the bed, consider creating a loft to maximize floor space. Then place a table or chest of drawers under the bed or add a bean bag chair to create a cozy reading nook.

02 Bring on the Neon With a Strand of Lights

A neon stripe adds visual interest to this simple white wall while keeping it minimalist. Just make sure you can easily reach the switch so that bright lights don’t disturb your sleep.

03 Layer Throw Pillows

If you like to have a lot of throw pillows in your room at home, be sure to take a few with you to the dorm. Mix different patterns and colors to create your own unique composition.

04 Hang Faux Vines Behind the Bed

You probably won’t be able to keep plants in your dorm room, but you can still bring some greenery into the room in the form of hanging vines. Place them behind your bed for a dramatic effect—you’ll feel like you’re waking up in a lush garden every morning.

05 Personalize You Space With a Light Up Sign

Buy a neon sign, write your name or favorite phrase and hang it above your bed so everyone knows which side of the room is yours. Your roommate might want to join in on the fun, too.

06 Weave Small Decorative Pieces Into Your Space

Small decorative touches will go a long way in taking a dorm room from plain to beautiful. Faux plants, small mirrors and picture frames are great items to bring into your space.

07 Add a Hutch to Your Desk for Storage

Placing a cabinet above your desk will double your storage space. If your desk will serve as a pre-work space, you can dedicate space in your closet to hair and makeup supplies and leave the bulk of your desk for school supplies.

08 Make Over a Blank Wall

Usually the beds in dormitories are pushed up against the wall. To add character to a corner of the room, hang posters, garlands, and anything else that will make you feel at home. You can even cut out images from magazines and create your own collage using your favorite artists, colors, or movies.