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28 Super Cute Dorm Rooms To Get You Totally Psyched For College

by Nancy Reynolds March 30, 2019
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This post offers 28 super cute dorm rooms to get you totally psyched for college.

It’s hard to believe, but in a few short weeks, you’ll be moving into your college dorm! Before the big day arrives, though, you have a bit of planning to do – decorating your dorm exactly the way YOU want it!

Think about it… you’ll be starting out with a completely blank canvas which means you get to choose everything from your theme, colors, bedding and throws, accessories and cool wall decor!  As exciting as it is, it can also be a bit overwhelming which is why it’s always a good idea to gather ideas of everything you love before you start buying.

To offer you inspiration, we’ve rounded up 28 of the cutest (seriously, the most adorable ever), dorm rooms to get you totally psyched for college!

 

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A Touch of Greenery 

Nothing makes a house feel like home more than greenery. Even on the darkest winter days, plants have a way of uplifting your spirits. Well, the same goes for small dorm spaces. If you’re worried about keeping them alive (after all, most college kids couldn’t keep a low-water cactus alive if their life depended on it), bring in the fakes! If, on the other hand, you can squeeze in the time to water a plant once a week, be sure to choose a plant that works best for dorms. For the best dorm plants, click here!

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Surrounded by Color

Choosing a theme for your dorm is your first step in creating a space that’s “all you.” Most people think of themes as boho, preppy or collegiate, but you can choose a color theme, too! This dorm – with everything purple – is fun, fresh, super easy to replicate and will definitely get you totally psyched for college!

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Pulling the Vibe Together

Finding a “vibe” for your dorm that makes you feel comfortable and “at home” is so important. After all, your dorm is where you’ll be sleeping, studying, hanging out with friends and even eating on occasion. Make it a reflection of everything you love! This boho chic dorm feels anything like a dorm. It’s a cozy space any girl would love to come home to.

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Classic Crosses Paths with Cool

Just because most guys typically go for a no-fuss look in their dorm doesn’t mean you can’t spruce up the walls a bit to give them some personality and flair. This dorm, with its classic comforter paired with cool wall decor, is the perfect blend of cool and classic.

For MORE dorm ideas for guys check out: 20 No-Fuss Dorm Rooms for Guys

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Go with Neutrals for a Calm, Serene Space

Yet another reason why neutrals are an awesome choice for dorms. For starters, this space appears so much bigger than it actually is because of the light, airy colors. Plus, cool neutrals offer a sense of serenity that’s hard to beat. Most college girls would love to stretch out in this space after a long day of classes.

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Listen to the Ocean Vibes

When life gets stressful (and, let’s be honest, you’ll have your share of stressful days in college), who wouldn’t want to come back to a space like this where you can almost hear the sound of the waves coming ashore? Plus, with its big “hello” sign and comfy pile of pillows, you’ll have the entire dorm floor hanging out in your dorm.

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Everything Within Arm’s Reach

When it comes to small dorms, it’s all about efficiency and accessibility. For girls, you need a space to sleep, relax (and maybe put your feet up), and a place to get ready in the morning, fix your hair, and put a little makeup on (unless you’re lucky enough to have a sink in your dorm). This dorm has the perfect set-up. Cleverly organized, functional and yet, super fun and sassy.

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“Put Your Feet Up” Spaces

Not all dorms have the square footage to accommodate extra seating. But if yours does, by all means, bring in the futon! The more comfortable and “homelike” you can make your dorm, the better. This dorm offers a cool seating area with a table that makes it super easy to relax, hang with friends, do homework or just put your feet up and text friends.

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Cool & Collegiate

Show off your college pride by bringing your spirit straight to your dorm! This dorm is super easy to replicate, too. Just hang a cool collegiate flag, add fun wall decor (love the frisbee idea) and match the color scheme with your bedding and pillows.

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Easy on the Eyes with a Pop of Color

The simple earth tones used in this dorm are calming and refreshing. Just bring in a few of your favorite things from home – a cool wall hanging, simple hanging mirrors, fun tropical plant wall decor and pair it all with a splash of color like this fun yellow pillow that’s a perfect focal point in the room. No one says everything has to match. Bring in what you love!

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Color Coordinate with Your Roomie to Make the Room Feel Bigger

If you and your new roommate (or bestie) want a color-coordinated room, this room offers all the fun and functionality you’ll need. Plus, a room like this is bound to get you totally psyched for college!  What’s really awesome is how they maxed out the space with desktop organizers and shelving above their beds. Plus, remember, when you carry colors across the room, it will make the space appear larger.

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Lighting Sets the Mood

Did you know that lighting not only affects your mood, but it can also affect your alertness? You can imagine bright lights in the morning are best so you can get moving, but in the evenings after a long day, low lighting can help de-stress you and take the edge off. This dorm, with the cool colors and lighting (love the clips for photos!), is perfect for chilling out after a long day or just hanging with friends.

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Only the Softest Bedding

The best place to start when creating a comfortable space in your dorm is with the bedding. Let’s face it, dorm beds stink! On a scale of one to ten, they have the comfort rating of a one. To make them sinkably soft, make sure to splurge on a great mattress pad and super soft bedding like this comfortable jersey knit comforter. Just remember though, the cozier the bed, the harder it is to crawl out of in the morning!

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All the Comforts of Home

Life in a dorm is all about convenience. And, when you have all the conveniences and comforts of home within arm’s reach it makes life so much easier. What’s great about this dorm is how they put the fridge, microwave and Keurig right next to the bed. This girl could make herself a cup of coffee in the morning without ever leaving her bed – now that’s convenient!

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Serene Sanctuary

When it comes to coordinating your dorm space with your roomie, no one says it has to be completely “matchy matchy.” Just choose a color scheme you both love and pick your own bedding, accessories and wall decor that you each love. It’s an easy way to pull together the look of your dorm without compromising your own creativity and personal style.

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Tapestries Aren’t Just for Girls

Think tapestries are just for girls? Think again! Tapestries are a great way for guys to fill up wall space, give the space a ton of character and bring all the dorm colors together. This dorm, with just a few posters, hats and a cool tapestry on the walls is a no-fuss way to add personality to a dorm without spending a bundle.

Source: Dormify

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Earthtones with a Pop of Color

Keeping dorm decor colors to a minimum is a great way to make any dorm appear much larger than it really is and give it a classy appeal. This dorm, with its earthy tones of white, beige, taupe, brown and a pop of sunflower yellow is about as comfortable and easy on the eyes as it gets. Don’t be afraid to mix hues, too. Notice how many different hues of browns they use, but it all works beautifully together!

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Max Out Monograms

Tons of college girls absolutely LOVE decking their dorms out with fun monograms and who can blame them? They’re adorable! Whether you put your monogram on a wall, mount it on a cool framed board like this one or monogram your initials on a pillow, it’s a fun way to decorate a dorm!

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Pile on the Pillows

Pillows, pillows and more pillows! They’re a must-have for dorms! They’re perfect for propping up against a wall so you can do homework, using them as a cushy table on your lap to eat your Ramen noodles, tossed on the floor when friends come over and, of course, for sleeping, too. Mix and match big and small, soft and sturdy and solids and prints for a fun and cozy look for your dorm.

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Cool Nooks that Feel Like Home

The one thing you’ll find living in a dorm is that little nooks that feel like home are essential. This cozy homework station with all its wonderful accessories and pictures that are a reminder of home makes it easy to buckle down and write that paper you’ve been dreading.

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Total Efficiency

Because dorms are so darn small, a lot of college kids opt to loft their bed to give them that extra space beneath. This dorm, with its cool salmon/peach colors and cozy desk space, is the perfect set-up for a small dorm. Add in a comfortable saucer chair and it gives you another seating option to hang out and relax.

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A Touch of Rustic

This “Hotty Toddy” dorm feels far more like a rustic, cozy cabin than a dorm and it’s super easy to replicate! Choose a rustic headboard along with earth tone bedding, pillows and curtains and chances are you’ll never get cabin fever in this dorm!

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Masculine Monochromatic

Simple, easy, no-fuss and quite often, monochromatic – that’s what guys love. So, give ’em what they love! This dorm has plenty of personality even though it stays within a small range of colors. Add a few of his favorite pictures on the wall along with a couple of trendy signs and he’ll love it.

Source: Dormify

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A Splash of Springtime

This dorm, with its splash of springtime flowers, wall decor and soft spring-colored bedding will make you feel as though you’re sleeping in a meadow filled with wildflowers. It’s clean, totally fresh and who can resist how organized it is? Just add desktop organizers and shelving for extra accessory space.

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Simple Southern Grace

This dorm is the epitome of Southern grace. Soft colors, dainty flowers, comfortable textures and a distressed monogram plaque on the wall will make you feel as though you’re sippin’ on iced tea by the bayou (even if you’re not a true Southerner).

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Small, But Super Smart

While it’s pretty rare to see dorm walls that look as pretty as these, you can still make your dorm space look as light, airy and comfortable as this amazing dorm with a few simple, show-stopping accessories. The grey velvet headboards really stand out paired with soft pink bedding and a pop of white in the curtains and fuzzy rug. (Notice the minimal wall decor. You don’t need to dress out every wall with posters and wall decor. Sometimes simple is best!)

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Casual Curtains Soften the Space

If you really want to make your dorm feel like home, add curtains! And, not just on the windows. Having a lofted bed opens up a golden opportunity to use the space beneath as you please. Make the space your own by adding a futon and cool curtains for a cozy nook to relax, take a snooze between classes or do homework.

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Dressed Out Walls

Don’t be afraid to be a little “eclectic” when decorating your dorm. After all, it’s your dorm, your space and your personality that needs to shine through. This dorm, with its simple black and white bedding colors, works great with a variety of cool posters and wall decor in fun colors because the bedding and walls don’t compete with one another. Go crazy with the walls or the bedding – but, as a general rule of thumb, not both.

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Related Posts:

20 No-Fuss Dorm Rooms for Guys

16 Simple Ways to Make Your Dorm Room Feel Like Home

15 Space-Saving Hacks From An Experienced College Mom

25 Cool Dorms That Will Get You Totally Psyched For College

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