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The new school year is almost here which is why we’re sharing 30 college dorm room ideas to give you some inspiration this year!
There’s so many things you can do with a dorm room to add some personality. Speaking from experience, adding your own personal touch can really make the room feel like home, even though your somewhere new.
Dorm rooms typically have a no painting policy therefore all of the decorations below can be taken down at the end of the year. We’ve also included some fun removable wallpaper if you really want to take your room to the next level!
If you’re on a budget, just adding a fun comforter cover and throw pillows really goes a long way.
As always feel to pin any of college dorm room ideas below to Pinterest!
The best college dorm room ideas!
1) Boho Colors
I had to kick off the college dorm room ideas with the boho vibes. I absolutely love tie dye and what’s better than this pretty tie dye comforter! It’s such an easy way to add some color to a dull dorm room.
Bedding: Tie Dye Comforter / Cream Head Board
Throw Pillows: Fuzzy white lumbar / Fringe pillow / orange round pillow
Room Decor: Pom Pom String Lights / White Light
2) Wild At Heart
This might be my dream dorm room. The beige tie dye comforter is so pretty. Also I’m obsessed with all the boho and good vibes wall decor. It feels so calming and peaceful. All of these decor items would easily elevate your room and make it the perfect boho paradise.
Pillow: Fuzzy white lumbar / Orange Fringe Pillow / Spotted Pillow / Black and White pattern
Decor: Ivy String Lights / Lunar Dream Catcher /
Bedding: Tie Dye Comforter Set
Photos: Wild Soul / No Bad Days / Be Kind / Good Vibes Only / Ying Yang
3) 90s Vibes
This decor is so on trend right now! I love how the 90s style is finally coming back.
Together, all of these colors are so happy and fun. Who wouldn’t want a room like this!?
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Bedding: Yellow Comforter Set / Cream Throw Blanket
Pillows: Round Velvet Pillow / Pink Floral Pillow / Green Grid Pillow
Decor: Ivy String Lights / White Catch All Lamp / Party Neon Sign
Pictures: Cactus / Happy/Sad Face / Take It Easy / Yellow Flowers / Purple Butterflies / Purple Smiles
4) Ivy Leagues
Love this neutral bedroom, the comforter looks so comfortable. If you’re looking for an easy way to add some color, just find some photos you love!
Decor: Grey Storage Sidetable / Friends Sign / Faux Orchid
Throw Pillows: Round Blue Pillow / Grey Pom Pillow / Blue Tassel Pillow / Striped Pillow
Pictures: No planet B / Butterflies / Palm Leaves
Bedding: White Studded Headboard / Grey Fringe Comforter / Tie Dye Sheets / Bedskirt
5) Sunny Yellow
Yellow is such a bright and happy color which is perfect for a dorm room! This yellow comforter set is so pretty and goes so well with some white and yellow accent pillows! If you’re looking to add some brightness this is the decor for you.
Pillows: White Fuzzy Heart / Yellow Tassel / Striped Pillow
Bedding: Yellow Comforter / Yellow Throw Blanket
Decor: Rattan Mirror / side tables / rattan wall art / White and Gold Lamp
6) White Touches
This is one of my favourite rooms on the list. I love all white bedding, it just looks so clean and cozy.
I really like all the textures they put together in this room as well. It makes the room feel cozier even though it’s mostly white.
Bedding: White comforter Set / White Blanket / White Bed Skirt
Decor: Neon Love Sign / White Lamp / Rose Tapestry / Side table (Similar)
Pillows: Fuzzy Lumbar Pillow / Studded Pillow
7) Just Chic
Loving this chic and modern room! The removable wallpaper adds such a unique touch to a small space.
Photos: Shoes Up Print / Chanel Sweater Print / Women Print / Removable Brick Wallpaper
Bedding: Pom Pom Comforter / Beige Throw / Tufted Headboard
Pillow: Fringe Pillow / Black and White Pillow /
Decor: Catch All Lamp / Hanging Picture Display
8) Calm
This room just gives me all the calm vibes. From the beige tie dye comforter to the greenery touches it really feels warm and inviting.
Bedding: Tie dye comforter / White throw blanket
Decor: Gold Lamp / White Side Table
Pillows: Blue Pillow / Faux Fur Pillow
Pictures: Don’t Chase Attract
9) A Touch of Red
This room is so spicy! How fun is that lip pillow! The art wall really makes this room fun and unique as well.
Pillow: Lips Pillow / Round Pink Pillow / White Pintucked Pillow
Decor: Black Lamp / Girl Gang Sign / XOXO Neon Sign
Bedding: White Fringe Comforter Set / Fuzzy Throw Blanket
Photos: Beach / Lips / Vogue / Good Vibes Only / No Bad Days / Red Sunglasses / Happy Face / Pink Palm Trees / Ying Yang / Multiple Lips
10) Calm Details
This room is really subtle but has those personal touches that makes it really calming. I love the light blue comforter and the light up photo wall. It makes it feel really personal.
Decor: Photo Light Up Wall
Pillow: Faux Leather lumbar / White Pintucked Pillow
Bedding: Blue Comforter Set / White Fuzzy Blanket / Black and White Lamp / Grey Hamper
Picture: Take it Easy / Smiley Face / Good Vibes Only / Mix Tape
11) Nap Life
Such a fun cozy room! That large yellow lumbar pllow looks so incredibly comfortable. I love how this room had yellow touches throughout, making it really warm and happy.
Pillows: White Fuzzy Heart / Yellow Fringe Pillow / Large Yellow Lumbar Pillow / Small Yellow Lumbar Pillow
Bedding: White Comforter Set / Grey Studded Headboard / Yellow Blanket
Decor: Yellow Glasses
12) Moon Energy
The moon details are so much fun in this room! I actually have that moon lamp and can verify it’s awesome! I also think adding the moon mirror above the bed is such a cute touch!
Pillow: Star Pillow
Bedding: Grey Fringe Comforter Set / Grey Sheet Set / Grey Fuzzy Blanket
Decor: Moon Mirror / Moon Lamp / It Was All A Dream Sign
Photos: Black Smiley Face / Lightning Bolt / Girls Girls Girls / Blue Butterfly / Yin Yang / Wake Up Kick Ass
13) Pops of Pink
The ultimate pink room, all of these tie dye accents are so fun! I think the photo wall is also a really fun way to make your room uniquely yours.
Bedding: Beige Comforter Set / Pink Tie Dye Blanket
Pillows: Pink Faux Fur Pillow / Beige Fringe Pillow / White Fuzzy Pillow /
Decor: Removable Pink Wallpaper / Side Table Drawers / White Desk Lamp
14) Golden Hour
Everything in this room goes so well together. The rose comforter is so pretty, then adding in the orange touches just makes it so warm and inviting.
Using orange as an accent color really helps warm up a room!
Pictures: Butterfly / Love / Orange Smiley Face
Bedding: White Rose Comforter Set / White Sheets
Pillows: Marble Pillow / Orange Round Pillow / White Fuzzy Pillow / Star Pillow / grey lumbar pillow
Decor: Hanging Photos Wall / Grey Side Table / White and Gold Lamp
15) Shades of Grey
This grey room is giving a more edgy vibe. I love all the different shades of grey, it really adds some dimension!
Pillows: Skull Pillow (Blue) / Star Pillow / Blue Faux Fur Pillow
Decor: Heart Tapestry / Photos Strings
Bedding: White Studded Headboard / Grey Comforter Cover / Blue Sheets
16) Flower Power
If you’re into nature and flowers, this is such a unique way to incorporate them into your dorm room! The string light wall is so pretty and I love how they added some floral touches.
Also the pillows in this room go so well together. The orange, pinks and whites complement each other so well.
Pillows: Round Orange Pillow / Cream Frill lumbar /
Bedding: White Comforter Set / Beige Throw Blanket / Pink Floral Sheets
Decor: Hanging Shelf / String Light Curtain / Floral Wall Decor
17) Just Galaxies
I think babe cave really describes this room perfectly. From all the pillows to the galaxy tapestry to the lights it just feels so comfortable.
Having this many pillows is always a good idea! I also think the galaxy tapestry just makes it feel so unique.
Decor: Galaxy Tapestry / Fairy Lights / Babe Cave Sign
Pillows: Good Vibes / Evil Eye / Grey Fuzzy Lumbar
Bedding: Grey Bedding Set (Similar) / Grey Sheets / Grey Bed Skirt
18) Girly Touches
Love this girly room with an edgier vibe. The pillows and bed set are really classic but the pictures add a bit of edge.
Bedding: White Comforter Set / White Sheets / White Bed Skirt / White Throw Blanket
Pillows: White Fuzzy Heart / Pink Fringe Pillow / Beige Fringe Pillow / Pink Striped Pillow / Fuzzy White Lumbar
Decor: Heart Photo Wall / White Catch All Lamp / Side Table
Picture: Butterfly Decal / Heart Picture Wall / Floral Picture
19) Calm Vibes
This decor is so calming. The combination of the blue and the white just makes everything feel okay. If you’re looking for some decor that’ll ease the first year nerves this could be for you!
Pillow: Round blue pillow / White Frill Pillow / White Fuzzy Pillow / Studded Pillow / Blue Sherpa Pillow
Bedding: Blue Comforter Set / White Throw Blanket / White Bed Skirt
Pictures: Leaf Drawing / Rose drawings (similar)
20) Happy Place
This room is giving off really happy vibes! From the yellow and pinks to the lights, it really gives off warm inviting feelings.
Also that pink velvet head board is absolutely everything!
Pillows: Beige Fringe Pillow / Pink Heart Pillow / Yellow Boho Pillow / Pink Pillow
Decor: Pom Pom String Lights / White Side Table / White Lamp
Bedding: White Comforter Set / Pink Throw Blanket (similar) / White Bed Skirt / Pink Headboard
21) Girly Chic
If you looking for a more classic design this dorm is perfect! The rose print bed spread adds a nice girly subtle touch. Also that night stand blends perfectly and can hold so many things.
Pillow: Pink Tassel / Round Pink Pillow / Blue Butterfly Pillow
Bedding: White Rose Comforter Set / Floral Sheet Set / Pink Throw / White Bedskirt
Photos: Pink Butterflies / Blue Butterflies
Decor: White & Gold Lamp / Three Drawer Cart
22) I Got Wings
This dorm decor is such a girly vibe and we are here for it! Loving all of the small pink details, they’re all so cute. Also those angel wings are so much fun! Neon signs can easily add a little flare to any dorm room.
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Pillows: Round Mint Pillow / Pink Heart Pillow / Pink Spotted Pillow
Bedding: Pink throw Blanket / Striped Comforter / White Bed Skirt / Beige Headboard
Decor: White and Chrome Light / Angel Wings
Photos: Wine Picture / Pink Butterfly
23) Varsity Details
This room definitely gives off more of a varsity vibe with the colors and the decor. If you want a more neutral classic look, these pillows and comforter set can really help you achieve that!
Pillow: Star Pillow / Navy Blue Fuzzy Pillow / Navy fringe pillow / Large white lumbar / Grey Pillow
Bedding: Navy Blanket / Grey Comforter / Grey Sheets
Photos: Butterfly picture / Good vibes only / Star
Decor: White Catch All Lamp / Light Up Picture Wall / White Bed lamp
24) Butterflies and Frills
This is the girly room of your dreams! Pink, ruffles butterflies, what more could you want!
If you really love that girly vibe the details in this room are so cute!
Bedding: Pink Comforter Cover / White Sheets / White Bed Skirt / White Studded Headboard
Pillow: Pink Fuzzy Heart / Gold Studded Pillow / Gold Crackle Pillow / Gold Triangle Studs / White Fuzzy Pillow
Decor: Butterfly Wall Decal / Gold and White Lamp / Side table
Pictures: Palm Springs / Vogue / White Flowers / Morning Coffee
25) Dreamy Dorm
This decor is so dreamy. Honestly this room reminds me of Greece and traveling. If you want to channel some beachy vibes this is definitely the room design for you!
Bedding: White Comforter Bedding / Blue Sheets
Room Decor: Evil Eye Neon Sign
Pillows: Braided Biege Pillow / Cream Fringe Pillow / Blue Fringe Pillow / Blue Fuzzy Pillow
Pictures: Take it Easy / Happiest Here / Beach
26) Late Night
Colored lights are so in right now! I love the vibes this room is giving. Below I linked a light that can change different colors which would look so cool in any dorm room!
Bedding: Tartan Comforter Set / Grey Back board / Grey Sheets
Pillows: Dark Blue Pillow / Grey Lumbar Pillow
Decor: Grey Side Table / Tequila Time
Photos: ASAP Rocky Print
27) Dreamy Memories
This photo wall is everything! When I went to University I had a ton of photos posted of all my high school memories and family. It can really make you feel at home.
Also adding a fun tapestry to your wall is a really easy way to add some color. This cloud image is so dreamy!
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Pillow: Yellow Fringe Pillow / White Pillow / Round Grey Pillow
Bedding: Yellow Comforter Cover / Grey Throw Blanket (Similar)
Decor: Tapestry (similar) / String Light Curtain
28) Casual Look
When I think of dorm room, this is the style that comes to mind. I love all the different patterns and colors that are paired here.
The yellow wallpaper really adds some brightness to the room and the tapestry is such an easy way to add some artwork in.
Bedding: Grey Comforter Set / Window pane sheets / White Throw Blanket
Pillow: Leaf Pillow / Yellow Lumbar / Green Pillow
Decor: Chrome Lamp / Hell Yeah Tapestry / Happy Neon Sign / Yellow Peel Off Wall Paper
29) Clean and Elegant
Had to include a fully neutral room in this college dorm room ideas round up. All the colors used in this room are so complimentary to each other. Also the brick wallpaper really stands out and adds a unique touch.
Pillows: Faux Suede Pillow / White Faux Fur Pillow / White Chunky Knit pillow
Decor: Gold Lamp / Grey Side Table
Bedding: White Waffle Comforter / White Blanket / White Bed Skirt / Cream Headboard
Photos (starting top left): Top left / Top Right / Bottom Left / Bottom Right
30) Just Girly
If you want a more girly look this is the ultimate design! I love the combination of pink, white and grey it always looks so pretty together. Also this light up photo string is the perfect touch to make it feel personal.
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Pillows: I believe in naps / Pink Fringe Pillow / Pink Marble Pillow / Pink Pillow / Chunky Knit Pillow (white)
Decor: Light Up Photo String / Chrome and White Light
Bedding: White Waffle Comforter / Grey Sheets / Grey Headboard
I hope you enjoyed all of these college dorm room ideas! There are so many fun things you can do to decorate your dorm room on a budget. Hopefully you’ve found something that you’ll love this year!