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!
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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.