This guide is all about the best college apartment decor ideas you will want to recreate!
Decorating my college apartment is one of my favorite memories of college.
I’m sure you are excited to have your own place with your friends and decorate it however you liked.
When it comes to decorating your college apartment, there are endless possibilities to make your space feel personalized and stylish. Here are some ideas for decorating your college apartment that will make your living space feel like home.
25 Insanely Good College Apartment Decor Ideas To Recreate
1. Hooks For Hanging.
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The best ways to update your apartment normally start with something small like jacket hooks.
These are the first things people see when they walk in and first impressions matter.
2. Extra Shelves.
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When it comes to decorating your room, it can be very different between a house and an apartment.
For instance, in your house, you would normally have a large closet to put your clothes but your apartment may not.
These shelves are the solution.
Put your clothes or anything else you need on them and open up the space.
3. An Extra Clothing Rack.
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As I stated above, your closet may be very tiny (but thankfully not as small as the dorms).
This closet rack is the perfect mix of a super cute decoration while also giving you more space to put your clothes.
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4. Gold & White Theme.
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These are definitely the most expensive items on this post but they are worth it.
They can be used for years and you don’t have to worry about them breaking down on you.
I’m also in love with the gold and white theme like I know you are.
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5. Super Cute Bath Mat.
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This mat is exactly what you need for your apartment.
It is super cute and I love mine. It feels soft on your feet and a great reminder to “get naked.”
6. The Perfect Storage Cart.
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I have been telling everyone in my life to get a storage cart. They seriously save SO MUCH space and in your college apartment, you don’t have an ideal amount of space but with this, you can fit a lot more.
7. Coffee Station & Stools.
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My Pinterest board was full of bar cart options that I wanted for my college apartment.
It’s no shock that people in college drink but make it elegant with these budget-friendly options!
8. Gold Desk.
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Most college apartments do not include a desk or chairs.
I found these cheap options that have amazing reviews and will look super cute.
9. White Drawers.
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These white drawers are a must-have.
You can turn it into a nightstand if you take off the wheels and fit a ton of stuff in them.
10. Nightstand.
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However, if you do want the typical nightstand, these would look good as well.
11. Lighting
Having a makeup vanity is a great decoration tool for any girl’s apartment.
You can have your own place to do your makeup while also keeping everything organized with those white drawers.
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12. Cozy Chair
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Give your guest more room to sit with these super comfy chairs.
Have them in your living room or your bedroom.
13. Shot Glasses.
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I love how Thrillist turned your typical coffee cup holder into a shot holder.
This is a great way to distinguish your college apartment from a normal apartment.
14. White Claw Wall.
This white claws wall decor idea screams college apartment to me and I honestly love it.
Recycle those beer cans and use them as a budget-friendly way to decorate the walls!
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15. Not In The Bathroom!
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If you plan on having friends over who may or may not do stuff in the bathroom, this is a must-have decoration.
16. Cozy Rug.
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Having a rug in the apartment is not only great for decoration but also for saving you money.
You know that deposit you have to pay the leasing company in case you spill something or find a way to ruin the apartment?
This rug helps protect you against any spills or random stains that would otherwise stain the floors.
17. Hello Beautiful.
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In my college apartment, the walls needed decorating the most.
They can seriously transform your apartment. So make sure your walls are not bare.
18. Puke & Rally.
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Is your apartment going to be the place where people get drunk and come back after the bar?
Then consider buying this customizable sign that you can put above the bathroom toilet.
19. Checkered Rug.
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This is the rug for people who want to spice up their apartment with something that is pretty unique.
20. Shower Curtain.
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CHANGE OUT YOUR SHOWER CURTAIN!
So many of my friends have told me that they just used the older one that was there. The ones left over were used by other people and it can get very nasty, very fast.
21. Desk Mirror.
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Are you wanting to do your makeup on a desk? Then this makeup mirror is perfect for you.
I swear the lights see every pore but at least you know you wont look bad at the bar ;).
22. Brown Mirror.
Another great decor idea is a large mirror. Make your apartment the place to be by having a place for friends to take photos.
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23. Jewelry Organizer.
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I lost SO MUCH jewelry in college.
Having a jewelry organizer is not only great for decoration but also ensures you have a place to put your jewelry.
24. Multiple Wall Shelves.
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Are your walls looking bare in your apartment? Then think about using these wall shelves.
You can use the wall space while also giving yourself more space to put your stuff on.
25. Get Naked.
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The last decor idea we are in love with is this sign for the bathroom.
It’s modern, elegant, and would look super cute in any college bathroom.
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