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Where to Buy Art for your Dorm

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Oxy chapter.

So by now you are probably settled in to your room and have decorated a little bit.  But are your walls blank and unbearable?  Of course you can hang up posters and pictures, but I suggest adding some classy art to elevate your space! Here are some great sources and inspiration for unique, reasonably priced art for your white walls! (Don’t forget to buy some heavy duty tape because hanging frames will not be worth the fine!)

This room feels like a permanent home rather than a temporary dorm.

Etsy.com

Etsy has beautiful and original art, from paintings to prints you will definitely find something unique here!  Here are some on my wishlist:


This print is perfect for adding some glam to your room!

Gotta love a trendy gold ampersand!

Society6.com

This website has tons of options and is so fun to browse around on.  You can get their images in prints of various sizes, and also on virtually anything you can imagine.  Some cute options:

This print will constantly remind you how glad you are you live in LA.

Or maybe a cheeky quote is more your style!

Allposters.com

This site has all your typical dorm room posters, but their variety is truly unbeatable.  Personally, I like the fine art section, your dorm will feel more grown up.  Plus it’s perfect for all you art history majors!  Here are some good ones:

You can get Starry Night for less than three bucks, I dare you to find a better deal!

Everyone on your hall will be jealous of your Andy Worhal.

Or DIY it!

Spot something on Pinterest you are dying to have but can’t afford?  Do it yourself! Whether you print out some fun typography or go all out with paint and a canvas, you can really spruce up your room for a few dollars.  

 

So how are you going to decorate your walls?