This guide will be all about college dorm room ideas!
Moving out and into your own place can be scary but also SUPER exciting! You get to decorate everything your own way. Last year, my freshman year, I had so much fun picking out desk organizers and different bed sets.
College dorm rooms are often small, plain spaces that can feel impersonal and uninviting. However, with a little bit of creativity and some trendy decorating ideas, you can turn your dorm room into a stylish and comfortable living space that reflects your personality and makes you feel at home.
In this guide, I will show you the top items for transforming your bed, desk area, and wall space!
When I was buying stuff for my dorm room it helped to have a list of everything I needed for my dorm room and have that packed way BEFORE I left. I highly recommend buying it before you leave when stuff is on discount and you can save money.
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College Dorm Room Ideas To Transform Your Bed
1. Loft Your Bed
Lofting your bed can save you SO much space.
Seriously, loft your bed and then buy a storage ottoman so you have something to step on to get onto your bed (or just jump on it lol). Every single freshman I know has their bed lifted and it’s not because it was easier.
If you do decide to loft your bed, make sure you are prepared to move the bed yourself and with the right tools. The college won’t lift the bed for you.
2. Utilize The Space Under Your Bed
Now that your bed is lifted, use the space!
I have seen tons of people put their dressers and suitcases underneath their beds.
3. Get A Headboard for your bed.
I WISH I knew about this headboard when I was a freshman. Like how freaking perfect is this!?
This comes in different colors and instead of having a thousand pillows on the bed – just get this headboard.
4. Buy this bed skirt to cover your dresser!
Okay so you put your dresser and suitcases underneath the bed but that’s not cute.
Hide them with this bed skirt and keep your room looking stylish!
5. Use an ottoman as a bed step.
This ottoman comes in 5 colors and can be used as a stepping stool to get onto your bed. You can also use this for storage because the top comes off and inside is a hollow space.
College Dorm Room Ideas To Transform Your Desk Area
6. Desk Cart With Wheels
If I could redo my dorm room, I am getting this desk cart.
The amount of dorm rooms I have seen with this exact cart is huge. People either use it for their books or their makeup.
7. Desktop Desk Organizer
Just like number #1 this is a perfect desk organizer to put your books, computers, and pencils on.
It also comes in 5 different colors making it perfect for any theme you are thinking of doing!
8. Self-Adhesive Desk Drawer
My dorm room has a desk with a pull-out drawer and I absolutely love it. However, some of my friends at different colleges do not have it – so this would be the perfect DIY replacement.
9. Photo Gallery
Get a bunch of pictures together and make your very own photo gallery in your dorm room.
10. Tapestry
Tapestries are the easiest and cheapest way to cover up your wall space. You simply hang it up and you’re done.
11. Wall Art
The second best option is to have some art pieces on your wall.
Having art can remind you of your goals, dreams, or anything you want. Meaning, keeping you more motivated throughout the school year.
12. Hanging Storage
The last item to transform your wall space is hanging storage.
You can put so many items on them like picture frames, plants, or little reminders of home