6 Easy Ways To Add Color To Your Dorm Room

Leaving home to go to college or University is an exciting new chapter, but it can also be daunting to leave the comfort of home. Dorm rooms are normally pretty bland, painted white or beige walls and basic furniture.

So, how can you easily give your dorm room a cozier and homely feel? By adding some warm colors and interesting patterns that express your personality!

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Here are my top 5 colorful dorm room decor ideas, using my bold and colorful designs:

Vibrant Bedding Sheets

The easiest way to add color to your college dorm room is to swap the standard dorm bedding set for a colorful duvet cover and pillowcase bursting with bright colors and bold patterns.

Shop colourful dorm bedding sets HERE

Pink Mosaic Flowers Throw Blanket - available on Spoonflower

Mushroom Magic Sheet Set - available at Spoonflower

Joyful Jungle Sheet Set - available at Spoonflower

Colorful Stripes Bedding Set - available at Spoonflower

Moths Between Flowers - available at Spoonflower

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Colorful Throw Pillows & Comforters:

Another easy way to add a pop of color to your dorm is with a selection of colored throw pillows added to the bed for extra comfort and coziness, or add one to a chair along with a matching comforter to snuggle up with to study or sleep with.

Shop my collection of cute and trendy dorm room throw pillows HERE

To see my collection of throw blankets click HERE

Mod Art Collage Fun Throw Blanket - available on Spoonflower

Party Girls Throw Pillow - available at Spoonflower

Line Art Cats Throw Blanket - available at Spoonflower

Happy Summer Meadow Throw Pillow Set - available at Spoonflower

Happy Summer Meadow Throw Pillows Set - available at Spoonflower

Climbing Flowers Throw Blanket - available at Spoonflower

Pink Mosaic Flowers Throw Pillow - available at Spoonflower

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Eye-Catching Curtains

Ditch the drab dated dorm curtains provided and hang some colourful patterned curtains to coordinate with your bedding and soft furnishings. They can be used as dorm window treatments as well as dorm curtain dividers, if you share your dorm room for some added privacy.

Check out our colourful curtains pattern designs HERE

Folk Art Flower Curtains - available at Spoonflower

Happy Summer Meadow Curtains - available at Spoonflower

Scandinavian Garden Party Curtains - available at Spoonflower

Bold Lips Curtains - available at Spoonflower

Pink Mosaic Flowers Curtains - available at Spoonflower

All The Flowers Curtains - available at Spoonflower

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Removable Wallpaper

Painting your dorm might be a no-no, but there are other ways to add color to your dorm room walls! Consider removable wallpaper with a colorful funky design, Add some interest with an accent wall behind the bed or use it to decorate furniture. It might be a good idea to test a sample of removable wallpaper first to make sure it doesn’t damage your dorm room walls.

Find more ideas for peel-and-stick wallpaper for dorms HERE

European Customers shop HERE

Whimsy Florals Peach Wallpaper - available at Spoonflower

Retro Flower Collage Wallpaper - available at Spoonflower

Mod Art Shapes Black& White Wallpaper - available at Spoonflower

Teal Mosaic Flowers Wallpaper - available at Spoonflower

Pink Mosaic Flowers Peel&Stick Wallpaper - available at Spoonflower

Playful White Flowers On Green Wallpaper - available at Spoonflower

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Bold Wall Art & Tapestries

If wallpaper is a step too far,  how about hanging a colorful wall tapestry or wall art prints posters? You could even create a DIY gallery wall with artwork and photos in frames. Check out these vibrant and fun dorm wall art ideas.

Shop HERE

Joyful Jungle Art Print - available at Fy!

Let Your Dreams Shine Art Print - available at Fy!

Be Adventurous Motivational Art Print - available at Fy!

Do Your Thing Art Print - available at Fy!

Party Girls Art Print -available at Fy!

City By The Sea Art Print - available at Fy!

Happy Palm Trees Art Print - available at Fy!

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Dorm Plants

Plants are a great way to add color, some life, and for purifying the air. It’s best to opt for low-maintenance plants, some of the best dorm room plants are succulents and Snake plants.

Find room plants at your local nursery or for example HERE

Monstera Adansonii

Indoor Plants Assortment

Aglaonema Silver

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So what are you waiting for?

All of these dorm decor ideas are easy to remove and take with you to your next rental accommodation too! By incorporating these ideas, you can create a comfortable, stylish, and personalized dorm room that reflects your unique personality.