Whether it’s your first year living in a dorm or you’re a veteran, there’s always super cute ways to make your dorm unique and functional. The great thing about decorating your dorm is that you can decorate your room on any kind of budget.
Check out some of our favorite dorm must have items for next year:
Reversible Duvet Covers - Give your dorm room 2 different looks just by flipping and reversing your duvet cover! Dormify has some trendy patterns including Chevron.
Hang Your Photos with Laundry Pins - Seem weird? In theory it might, but something so simple can actually look pretty unique and esthetically pleasing. You can purchase laundry pins at your local Dollar store or even a nearby grocery store.
Use Decorative Paper on Clear Bins - A great way to take boring storage bins that are typically clear and give them some color. If you have a specific theme for your dorm, find wallpaper that matches your theme.
Dip Your Silverware - Don’t spend a fortune on silverware during your college years, just dip your silverware in paint. You can purchase your utensils for just under $1.00 at Walmart! For the full 411 on how to paint your utensils, check out craftaholicsanonymous.net.
Put Your Jewelry on Display with Unique Doorknobs - Select a grain of wood of your choice, maybe head on over to your nearby Home Depot for this and then to your local crafts store for pretty and unique doorknobs. You can find knobs at a range of prices. If you’re looking to splurge a little, Anthropologie has some pretty fantastic pieces.
DIY School Spirit - Nothing says school spirit when you create your own gear and decor. For something simple but can become a great discussion piece is art on canvas.
Fairy Lights Can Make a Room Look Like a Winter Wonderland - Scoop up a box of 400ct lights for just under $30.00 and transform your room.
Print Your Photos & Get Creative - It doesn’t get any easier than printing all your favorite photographs and creatively displaying them along your wall.
Use Paint Sample Boards to Decorate Your Room - Inquire with a paint store in your hometown about the pain sample boards. They may just let you have them for free!
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