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9 DIY Dorm Decorations Even Lazy Girls Can Make

College can be so frustrating. Between hard classes, tough professors and unnecessary headaches, students have a lot to deal with. Well, don’t let the look of your room frustrate you. Here are some simple DIYs that even the laziest of girls can make.

1. Wall Art Decor


This DIY is super easy and will add spunk to any dorm room.

2. Dry Erase Board


Simple, cute and the perfect way to keep yourself in order throughout the school year.

3. Flower Letters


Pick colors that will tie your room together.

4. Ice Dye Tapestry


Now you don’t have to spend $50 on a tapestry. 

5. Memory Board


Every dorm room is covered in pictures of friends, family and maybe (mostly) pets. So spice up the way you show off your pictures with a DIY memory board.

6. Ping Pong Ball Lights


These lights are incredibly easy to make—even laziness can’t stop you.

7. Money Saver Jar


Being in college and being broke go hand-in-hand. Manage your money and save it up in this adorable money jar.

8. Upcycled Tin Cans


Upcycle old tin cans and turn them into a chic pencil holder or makeup brush holder.

9. Charging Cell Phone Holder


Dorm rooms are small enough. We don’t need to worry about charger chords all over the place, cramping our cute dorm room. This DIY will fix that problem.