Out-of-the-Norm Dorm Ideas

Dorm room decorating sure has changed immensely over the years. Long gone are the days of just grabbing a bed-in-a-bag and a simple cork board to be done. It makes sense to us though...If your dorm/apartment will be your home for at least the next year and with college being such a big transition, why not make your space feel as much like home as possible? Often times we see people committing to themes and fads. We like to think of a home or space as it’s own person. Allow your design choices to represent your personality. It’s exciting to step into a home and feel like you know that person a little more, you know? Treat your space the same way. Find elements that define you, that draw you in and make you proud of your space. We know all of this can be overwhelming so we’ve put together a few options for inspiration.

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A room filled with poise and dignity. Even young college students can have simple, classic rooms that boast in elegance. Less is more! Tip: choose your bedding carefully and upsize to a queen or even a king. Odds are, you won’t have a twin size bed forever and now that beautiful, expensive bedding will be able to put use for several years rather than just one or two. Plus the oversized bedding acts as a bedskirt for those weirdly tall dorm beds.

We know dorm rooms aren’t typically the largest rooms but don’t let that stop you from making bold choices.

Tip:As new adults, start making design choices and investing in pieces that are timeless and well made. You will be able to start building your collection of things that bring you joy for years and years rather than wasting money on things that you will throw away in 12 months! Shop our Back to School Collection  to gather the items we think make great first purchases for dorms and first apartments!