Turning a drab dorm room into a cute and cozy bedroom isn’t always easy, but with the right touches, your room will be the envy of everyone in your hall. Check out HC’s picks for the top dorm-room decor essentials!
1. Stylish Storage Bins
When it comes to dorm-room decorating, organization is key! These adorable floral storage bins from Victoria’s Secret PINK ($34.95) are the cutest way to store your essentials.
2. Throw Pillows
Not only are throw pillows a necessity for movie nights, but they can also add some extra color and coziness to the room. Mix and match different patterns and colors, like these decorative throw pillows from Target ($19.99 and $24.99), to make your room your own.
3. String Lights
Adding string lights is one of the easiest ways to make a dorm room feel more homey. Bonus: during the off-season, you can usually find holiday string lights, like these from Walmart ($7.99), at a huge discount!
4. Printed Laundry Bag
Doing laundry in the dorm can be a hassle, but a girl’s gotta do what a girl’s gotta do. Make your laundry runs a little more fun with this cute printed laundry bag from Bed Bath & Beyond ($5.99).
5. Beanbag Chair
Give your friends a place to hang out with a comfy bean bag chair! This awesome printed Kick-It Chair from Dormify ($159) comes in 17 different colors and prints to match any color scheme.
6. Alarm Clock
Make sure that you’re never late to early-morning classes with a stylish alarm clock. This option from PBteen ($149) is both fashionable and functional.
7. Cozy Rug
A small yet cozy area rug is the perfect way to tie the whole room together. This printed area rug from Target ($29.99-159.99; price depends on size) is simple but adds a touch of sophistication.
8. Posters
Posters are the quintessential dorm-room decoration, but that doesn’t mean they have to be clichéd! We love these unique posters from Dorm Co ($8.99 each).
9. Colorblock Curtains
Make your dorm room feel a little less, well, like a dorm by adding some pretty curtains, like these from Macy’s ($10.99).