Dorm Room Essentials – Décor
by roopa Swaminathan
OK. So…it’s that time when you or someone close to you – kid, sibling, grandkid is moving to college. Maybe this is their first time moving to a dorm or they’ve done it a few years now. But it still sucks to leave the beautiful room you have/had in your own home and move into a dinky and small space that you most probably have to share with someone.
You barely have any space. One step to the right…it’s your desk. One step to your left…it’s your bed. You’re lucky to get one full wall to show off your precious belongings – photos, keepsakes, your favorite soft toy that reminds you of home.
It’s depressing, right. Well…don’t be. We at roopakiyatra.com have put together these incredible décor ideas that can transform your dinky dorm room into a place you would love to come back and hang out in. All of these ideas are affordable, completely practical and functional and most of all – CUTE AF. Also, these are perfectly curated keeping in mind small spaces.
Go ahead…give it a try!
Happy dorm-room-turned-home living!
Funky Wall Art
You want something on your wall that is colorful, sexy and unique. Something that will tell everyone else that YOU ARE COOL. And TRUST ME – these posters will do that. MUST BUY ALL!
Colorful Floor Lamps
These are functional, aesthetically pleasing and a MUST HAVE in a dorm room. Those dorm lights are typically so harsh. There is NO way you can study in those lights for too long. But you also need lights that are strong enough that you can read well. These LED floor lamps are light, powerful and also have colors if you want to have some fun. Some of them come with built-in shelving space. Utility, function and some beauty and fun!
Saucer Chairs
These saucer chairs from Urban Shop are super hot best sellers on Amazon. And you can see why. They are perfect for young adults in dorm rooms – they’re super comfy and super stylish without taking up a lot of space. And all the colors…sight for sore eyes, y’all!
Oil Diffuser
I’m sorry. When you live with someone else – you never know what is going to come your way. Without getting too graphic here – you get the drift, no – aromatherapy is absolutely 100% non-negotiable in a small space such as a dorm room. Make sure you get one of these. You’ll thank me later!
Mattress Topper
This is a NO BRAINER. Those lumpy mattresses in your dorm room that you probably have to sleep on for four years – trust me – back aches are NOT what you want from being in college.
These memory foam mattress toppers are worth every penny you pay. No wonder they’re best sellers!
And this best-selling fitted sheet for your mattress topper. also, a BESTSELLER!
Crescent Moon Shaped Wall Shelves
So – you will have some sweet pictures you want to display, a place for your favorite little sock bunny or soft teddy bear you’ve had since you were a baby. And just because it’s a dorm room doesn’t mean you can’t make it as homey as possible. These very cute and beautiful and stylish wall shelves are the best way to display all those things that mean the world to you.
Go on…get yourself a few!
Other Styles of Wall Hanging / Floating Shelves
Fluffy and Luxe Shag Rugs
Nothing says luxurious and soft and home as having those gentle shag floor rugs under your feet. Watch your tiny small dorm room change into a luxe place that all your friends will want to hang out in. And all you need really is a lush floor rug. Trust me! These are functional and beautiful. Must have décor for a dorm room!
Wall Tapestry
You know those ugly walls in a dorm room? Yeah? Those dry and boring and white or off-white or beige walls – yep – they want it to look neutral (read = BORING!!). Best way to transform those dry and arid and ugly walls into YOUR space is to add these funky tapestries to the walls. This is a terrific solution because you don’t want to mess with the walls by punching holes (there goes your deposit!) and doing things that the university probably frowns upon. These tapestries are the best solution.
I am beyond proud of this collection I’ve curated for you. There has to be something you love here! I anticipate more than a few that you will fall in live and will want to have!
Hanging Photo Display
One of the best ways to display all those millions of photos you got printed after your study abroad trip to Florence or that weekend trip to your friend’s cabin in the woods – these extremely chic and useable hanging photo display units. Best part? You can keep changing up your photos whenever you want to or when you want to show off a new bunch of pictures you took. Win, win, win!
Colorful LED Curtain Lights
To add some pizzazz and color in your dorm room nothing beats this stunning display of lights. It also brightens a small space even as it lends it some color and verve and personality. Why would you want to go to a bar to have fun when you can bring the bar and dance and fun to your dorm room?
Fairy String Lights
Nothing brightens up a room more than tossing a string of fairy globe lights in strategic spots in your room. This is perfect for a tiny space like a dorm room. Full disclosure: I have them in my office space as well and it really adds oomph and color to a dry and boring space.
Desktop Organizer
Look…when you’re in a tiny space THAT YOU’RE SHARING WTH SOMEONE – the only way to survive that is to be organized. You will get a small desk area for yourself and you will have TONS of stuff to keep on it. These organizers (Amazon BESTSELLERS, BTW) are the best way to keep your precious things organized and find them whenever you need them. These organizers also allow you to know if something goes missing! HAHA! Must buy, Y’all!
Bedside Caddy / Shelf Organizers
You know you will have a TON of things that you will want next to you in bed. But, hey, the bed is TINY. So you need these amazing and bestselling bedside caddy and shelf organizers. These are so convenient that you can store a TON of essentials right next to you bed without it taking any pricey real estate on your bed itself. Must buy!
Cute AF Makeup Organizers
Bedside Shelf for Beds
OMG! These are AWESOME! They’re so cute and convenient that I actually bought one for myself. They snugly fit on the side of your bed, they’re sturdy and stylish AND they’re space savers. So your dorm room looks stylish AF even as it is extremely functional.
S-Shaped Multipurpose Hangers
These are the rocks stars of space savers and adorable AF! Each of these hangers can store so many of your clothes. And you can hang them! They won’t have creases!
Desktop Stand for Printer
Look…it always starts with, “I don’t need a printer. I’ll print my assignments at the local print shop somewhere near campus.” That never works out. You always wait till the last minute and you don’t have time to get it printed. You NEED Your OWN printer. And then you need a space-saving but cute printer stand that doesn’t take up too much space.
Well…these are your answers. Again – BESTSELLERS at Amazon!
LED String Lights
Us chicas need some bling, y’all! These LED string lights are so light and cheap and colorful…it’ll take a dumpy and dreary dorm room and convert it it to something unique and special. I say buy them in all colors and gift them to your girl!
Phew! That s some collection of décor ideas for your dorm room, am I right? Guess what? Keep checking back in here at roopakiyatra.com and I’ll add more ideas as and when I find them.
Happy college! Enjoy!
