33 Expertly-Chosen Dorm Room Decor Ideas That Every College Student Will Want

Updated: Oct 20 2022

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The first thing on a freshly-minted graduate's mind is how they're going to make their dorm the coolest ever and with these dorm room decor ideas in their cart, their room will be a winner. These dorm room decorating ideas go beyond the essentials into the dorm decorations that they'll be begging for a little extra cash to get. As a graduation gift, they're perfect, bringing luxury at a low cost to any small space, making this list a veritable dorm room checklist for dorm room ideas for guys and dorm room ideas for girls. Skip the big box store and try some of the rugs, posters, flags, chairs, and decorative pillows listed here. They're creative, they're unique, they're inspiring, and they're just plain cool (for real). So cool, they'll inspire any freshman, sophomore, junior or senior to actually study, or encourage conversations between them and their new roomies. With one or two of those awesome dorm decor ideas, your new grad will be guaranteed a cute dorm room (or totally BA dorm room) that leaves other ordinary rooms in the dust.

Corner Wall Shelf

A square bookshelf is just so square. This corner wall shelf will give your dorm room modern vibes that you'll want to take with you to your future apartment. The 5 tier shelf is easy to install and has a light gray finish that makes it fit in with any aesthetic.

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Removable Acrylic Mirror Wall Stickers

Instead of drilling holes into the wall to install a full-length mirror that you'll look in maybe twice, use these removable acrylic mirror wall stickers. There are 32 in the pack you can use to create all kinds of fun designs and patterns.

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SkyLite Star Projector

You and your roomies can spend a night under the stars in the dead of winter or on the rainiest summer evening thanks to the SkyLite. The Star Projector uses a laser to project stars on your ceiling, or if you're feeling a little more lowkey, an LED light to cast a soft blue nebula.

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Self Sustaining Ecosphere

You'll be absolutely mesmerized by the goings-on in this self-sustaining ecosphere. All you have to do is set it and forget it, there's no maintenance involved. Choose from four sizes, each ball is filled with water that keeps the flora and fauna inside alive.

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Stick-On Wall Shelf Organizer

When you're running really low on space but want to keep your phone and small items like headphones close at hand, this stick-on wall shelf is your best bud up in the loft. Just peel the double-sided tape off the back to install, it's that easy. The 8.2"x8.2" square has two shelves with plenty of room for needed items.

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The World’s Softest Blanket

When you're curled up in this 50"x65" faux fur blanket you've set the record for the world's most comfortable person. The uber-comfy blanket feels like a piece of heaven when it's wrapped around your shoulders and comes in 20 colors. Why not get 2 to match your college's colors?

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Low Maintenance Indoor Plants

These plants are for you even if you don't have the greenest thumb. They're low maintenance, so low maintenance that you can go home for Thanksgiving, come back, and they'll still be alive. The Golden Pothos plant won't grow too big, so it's perfect for a desk or dresser top.

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Relaxation Waterfall Fountain

Take a deep breath, close your eyes, and listen to this relaxation waterfall fountain when it's 3AM and your final paper is due at 9AM. It sounds like everything is going to be OK. The three-tiered fountain has a pump that circulates the water so it stays algae (and odor) free.

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Super Plush Dorm Room Rug

When the futon and the beanbag chair are taken, it's ok, you don't mind, this super plush dorm room rug is comfier than either of those pieces of furniture are. The 4'x5.3' rug comes in twenty-one colors and is made of faux fur so soft you'll want to sleep on it.

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#10

Jumbo Bean Bag Chair

These jumbo bean bag chairs are what the hippies of the 60s wish they had. Instead of getting an overplayed futon, chill with your roomies or snuggle up with your new sweetie on this ginormous 8' memory foam beanbag. Two can fit on it comfortably, or you can spread out on it if your roomie sexiles you.

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#11

White Cloud Magnetic Wall Key Holder

The combination of cute and functional is a combination rarely captured as perfectly as it is in this white cloud magnetic wall key holder. The super-strong magnet inside holds onto your keyring so it won't fall and get lost.

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#12

Moon Lamp Night Light

Zen out even when your late-night cram sesh is ramping up by basking under the light of this moon lamp. The LED lamp glows a soft white and perfectly captures the moon's every peak and crater. It sits on a wooden base that only adds to its calming vibe.

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#13

Himalayan Glow Crystal Bowl and Massage Stones

Set the mood and then get in the mood with this combination Himalayan Glow Crystal Bowl and massage stone set. When you're not using it to turn someone else on with a soothing massage using one of the therapy balls, you can light up your room with a soft pink glow from the bowl base.

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#14

Lithop Succulent Stone Plants

These might look like stones, but they're actually a type of succulent called lithops. You get to grow your own garden, the set of plants comes with seeds that will germinate in 10-15 days. Each plant looks a little different, giving you a dazzling array of lithops to marvel at.

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#15

Marshall Amp Key Jack

There's not a babe on campus that won't think this Marshall Amp Key Jack makes you a little cooler than you are. The wall-mounted key rack comes with 4 guitar plug keychains so you and your boys will never lose the keys to the room.

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#16

Big Joe Plush Chair

Get a chair you can take with you anywhere with this Big Joe Plush Chair. If you have to wait for your laundry, take this 5lb chair with you to the laundry room. It's lightweight, available in a ton of colors, and durable enough to stand up to the wear and tear a college student will subject it to.

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#17

The Bedside Shelf

You'll never drop or lose your phone, Airpods, or study materials (or condoms) with this bedside shelf attached to your loft. Designed with college students in mind, the bamboo shelf is about 10"x14" and has slots you can run your charging cords through.

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#18

Friends Peephole Frame

You'll never be stuck in second gear with this Friends style peephole frame hanging on your door. The clever handmade frame includes two-sided tape you can use to hang it, no nails required.

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#19

Clear Window Bird Feeder

Make buddies with the birdies by hanging this clear window bird feeder to the outside of your dorm room. The plastic traf affixes to the window with suction cups and has two compartments for different seeds. Bougie birdies will love having 2 selections.

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#20

Twinkle Star Fairy Lights

Light up your life with a set of pretty fairy lights AND pictures of your pretty friends with this unique twinkle set. The 66ft strand has 200 LEDs on it that have 8 light settings to choose from and are fully enclosed so they're waterproof against spills and splashes and won't overheat.

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#21

Modern Clip-On LIght

There will be some nights that you have to study. It's just a fact. While you're learning those facts, this clip-on light will save you in the wee hours of the morning when your roomie is fast asleep. It projects a focused beam on your books and clamps to the side of your desk or loft.

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#22

Bedside Lamp with USB Port

Get lit in your bed without disrupting your roomie with this bedside table lamp with a USB port. The shade makes the lamp's glow a warm white that's almost soothing. It has a dimmable switch with 3 different light settings so you can adjust to your taste.

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#23

Victrola Vintage Suitcase Record Player

Impress the chicks with your hipster-ness without growing a handlebar mustache by playing some sick beats on this Victrola Vintage Suitcase record player. It has 3 speeds and can play vinyl, or you can hook it up to your phone via Bluetooth and blast some more modern tunes.

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#24

Photo Clip String Lights

Finally, you and your friends can be in the spotlight with these photo clip string lights. The 17ft strand has 50 LED lights on it and 50 clear clips that you can barely see that you can use to clip to the photos.

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#25

Baguette Wrist Rest

Carbs meet comfort in this 14"x2.5" baguette wrist rest that'll help you improve your typing posture. The soft bread is durable and bounces its shape back after you lift your hands. With it on your table, you'll be able to type longer and with less fatigue.

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#26

Macrame Wall Picture Hanger

This wall picture hanger is a macra-MAJOR upgrade from a standard frame, which is like, so blah. With this picture holder, you can secure up to 25 photos with clothespins in a good-looking boho-chic style. Change them out as you please, you can't do that with a regular frame!

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#27

Color Changing Cinema Light Box with Letters

You'll feel like the superstar you are when you're putting your name on this color-changing cinema lightbox. The box glows your choice of 16 colors in 15 different light modes. There are 354 letters, numbers, and emojis for you to get creative with.

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