Dorm digs decor ideas and tips are on the project list for the pretty on a penny back to campus crowd.
Dorm decor is a study in ever evolving styles and tastes. Back to campus condos, townhouses, apartments, sorority and fraternity house rooms and the furniture pieces that fill them class is in session.
Typical standard dorm room space comes in around 12′ X 20′ with the most common bed twin XL measuring 80″ long X 38″ wide.
Popular area rug sizes:
4′ X 6′
5′ X 8′
6′ X 9′
For under $45.00 you can add this 5′ X 8′ soft fluffy area rug in seventeen color choices to your dorm decor ideas must have list.
SAFAVIEH Floral Watercolor Wool Rug – 3′ x 5′ – Beige/Gold
As one who is all about the mix and mingle, my primary dorm digs decor ideas and tips is to layer colors, textures, and patterns which will add depth and contrast to the space.
CO-Z Retro Table Lamp with Pleated Empire Lamp Shade
Stanley 40 oz. Quencher H2.0 FlowState Tumbler
ABS Multifunction Storage Table Stackable Detachable Organizer
Pink is having a hot moment, and for the decoristas who think pink, it comes as no surprise. Popular opinion associates the color pink with love, romance, passion, and comfort.
I’ve loved the color pink ever since my mother placed a Sherwin-Williams paint fan deck in front of me in order for me to select the color of my bedroom walls during the great ranch remodel of 1967.
I’ll never be accused of being a Johnny-come-lately to the color pink palette scene, and am enjoying this current in the pink moment.
Renaissance Chalk Finish Paint
If the color pink is in your dorm digs decor ideas and in your shopping rounds you come across a piece that hits all the right notes except the color is not a perfect think pink, think paint.
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Pick out a shade, pick up a pint and a paintbrush, and customize to your liking.
Printed Microfiber 3-Pc. Sheet Set
Forever 21 Cooling Microfiber Patterned Sheet Set
Among the aisles and the sites of department, big box, chain and discount stores your back to campus treasure hunt finds awaits.
Reversible Microfiber Solid Comforter
Selections featured throughout this post hopefully will spark inspiration and give you some ideas.
Gone are the dorm days of anything will do furnishings.
Thank goodness the old school school of thought has taken a page from the book of personal style.
Corner Table Wood Triangle Bookshelf with Protection Door in Gold
Let’s scroll and source, shall we?
Gold Tripod Table Lamp with White Feather
Gold Tripod Table Lamp with Pink Feather
Small spot accent tables fill in the blanks without filling up the space.
Jaclyn 15.4 in. White and Gold Round Marble Top End Table
Zimtown Modern Side End Accent C Table
Mr. Kate Stella Accent Table – White
Black Rattan End or Side Table with Storage Doors and Gold Accents
Stallion on Canvas Board- Threshold™ designed with Studio McGee
Olive Metal Locker End Table with Door and 2-Shelves
Gymax End Table with Charging Station Industrial Nightstand Flip Top
Rustic Metal & Wood Side Table with Rolling Casters
The King Wrapped Canvas Wall Art by Alex Zhao
Fridge Stand Supreme – Black Pipe Frame with Black Drawers
5-Drawer Brown Oak Wood Lateral File Cabinet
Butterfly Chair Brown Real Leather
Satin Nickel Indoor Bankers Lamp with LED Bulb
Madrid 3-Drawer Black Matte Chest of-Drawers
White Resin Playful Monkey Table Lamp
Touraco Dresser White Brown – Threshold
This gold finish 3-piece round sunburst mirror set gives a big look for a small price return.
3-Piece Round Sunburst Mirror Set in Gold Finish
Sonoma Goods For Life® Shell Planter
White and Gold 2 Drawers Computer Desk Writing Table
Tufted Office Chair With Faux Wood Base
Mainstays Plush Velvet Office Chair
Wicker Waste Basket in Pink Hyacinth
Mainstays 5 Gallon Trash Can, Plastic Office Trash Can, Pink Take Meowt
Big Joe Joey Bean Bag Chair, Plush
Wireless Mouse with 5 Buttons and Scroll Wheel
“Find out who you are, and do it on purpose.”
—Dolly Parton
Light Pink Mini Pastel Accent Bedside Table – Desk Lamp
63ct Office Accessories Kit with Sticky Notepad – Blush & Gold
First aid fix with several other good to know uses, isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) is a handy dandy item to include in your dorm digs essentials kit.
Isopropyl alcohol cleans ink, oil, grease, and glue from surfaces.
Linon Peggy 2-Drawer Writing Desk
Give the inside of your shoes a good misting with isopropyl alcohol to fight off odors and disinfect them.
Clean a dry erase board by spraying isopropyl alcohol onto the board and quickly wiping off with a paper towel.
Round Dry Erase Board with Gold Frame and Marble Print
Keyboards-phones-tablets have the ability of getting mighty funky over time and use. Always make sure to turn off computer and device before cleaning.
Spray the tip of a cotton swab with isopropyl alcohol and simply swap and dab the keys to clean. Allow to dry completely before powering up computer.
To clean and disinfect your phone and/or tablet spray a small amount of isopropyl alcohol onto a microfiber cloth. Gently wipe the glass/screen of your phone and/or tablet with cloth.
Spritz bed pillows with isopropyl alcohol to disinfect and freshen.
Urban Shop Novelty Glass Mushroom Lamp, Orange Tortoise
Flower Floor Pillow Seating Cushion
Light Woodgrain 4-Drawer Writing Desk with Built in Storage
What’s a pretty on a penny dorm room decorista to do if a desk hits the form and function high notes but leaves a little something to be desired?
Decorative hardware goes a long way in the fight against bland, and a can of gold spray paint or brass caster cups will color your world and furniture legs.
Personal Style Project Supply List:
- screwdriver
- decorative cabinet/drawer hardware
Using a screwdriver, remove existing hardware from door or drawer. Line up new hardware and once again using screwdriver secure new hardware into place.
Bow Damask Black Vinyl Matte Peel and Stick Wallpaper
Bahama Pink Bamboozled Peel & Stick Wallpaper
Enhancements such as lining drawers with peel and stick wallpaper in your choice of dorm dandy color, texture, and pattern selection takes the ordinary to extraordinary in no time flat.
Packed Party “Think Pink” Plaid Peel-N-Stick Wallpaper
Packed Party “Pink You Can” Peel-N-Stick Wallpaper
Wood Wallpaper Wood Grain Peel and Stick Wallpaper
Black Wood Grain Contact Paper
Techni Mobili Classic Computer Desk with Multiple Drawers, Grey
Regency Hill Malta Rustic Farmhouse Desk Lamp
Better Homes & Gardens 6-Cube Storage Organizer, Tobacco Oak
Retro Creative Radio Shape Flower Pot
LED Desk Lamp, Rechargeable Battery Powered USB Charging Port
Distant Lands Handpainted Tiger Accent Vase
Acacia Wood Industrial Style Desk
Perry Bentwood Office Chair Black Natural
Take your desk chair transformation a DIY step further with a can of go for the gold spray paint.
Better Homes & Gardens Large Natural Water Hyacinth Boat Basket
Heavy Duty Laundry Bag with Drawstring
Mamamax Ironing Board Cover and Pad
TOLKNING Laundry basket on wheels, handmade Willow
Laundry Essentials Checklist:
- Hangers
- Clothespins
- Steamer
- Wrinkle Release
- Laundry Basket
- Laundry Bag(s)
- Mesh Bags
- Laundry Detergent
- Bleach
- Stain Remover/Stain Remover Pen
- Scent Booster
- Dryer Sheets
- Dryer Balls
- Deodorizers
Home Expressions 6pc Washcloth Set
Better Homes & Gardens – Photography by Marty Baldwin
6 Cube Storage Organizer Cube Bookshelf Pink
Pink Owl Rattan Storage Basket with Lid
Command the no damage to the walls situation with 3M Command strips and hooks.
Pen+Gear Plastic Storage Box Set with Lids
Better Homes & Gardens 4-Cube Storage Organizer
Mainstays Collapsible Fabric Cube Storage Bins
Black 2pk Fabric Cube Storage Bin
Round Wire Basket With Handles
Compartment Faux Leather Valet Catchall Tray Organizer
20-Count Indoor Outdoor Incandescent String Lights
Rhode Island Novelty New Large Blinking 3-Sided Traffic Light Signal Lamp
Bluetooth Wireless Turntable with Built-in Speakers and USB
JBL Portable Bluetooth Speaker, Blue, Go 3
Rugsmith Transitional Novelty Novelty Black Coir Indoor, Outdoor Doormat
‘Root For Your Self’ Coir Doormat Black – Room Essentials™
Modern Innovations Bedside Shelf for Bed
Crockpot™ 20-oz. Lunch Crock Food Warmer
Tasty 3QT Family Size Microwave Popcorn Popper
Honeywell Turbo Force Power Air Circulator Fan
The Big One® Corduroy Floor Cushion
Boucle Mushroom Upholstered Storage Ottoman, Terracotta
Getting there is half the fun.
Nel Lusso Classic Cruiser Bike with Perfect Fit Frame
ShedRain UnbelievaBrella Reverse Umbrella with Patterned Lining
Here’s hoping these dorm digs decor ideas and tips offer decorating inspiration.
Twisted Paper Rope Basket
