Starting university and leaving home can be a little daunting at first, especially when you’re all alone and doesn’t have your old friends with you as you all start a new journey. Being able to feel at home is so important for settling in to your new environment and this is where decorating your dorm room comes in. Decorating your dorm room into a new home for you can help you settle in so much quicker and having a unique taste and chic style might get you your first couple of friends who just simply can’t turn their heads away from your amazing decoration skills. So, we have rounded up 8 dorm room styling tips that will get you started on decorating your dorm room with a unique vibe.
Colour consistency is key to keeping your dorm room looking stylish and organised, since dorm rooms have limited space it will be too much to look at when you have different colour themed decor in your room. Using different colour themes not only expresses unique stylishness but also shows people that you have an eye for decoration and you have put a lot of effort into putting everything together.
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With the amount of studying and socialising in university you just simply don’t have the time to look after real plants or take care of decorations that need regular cleaning. Using artificial flowers as decoration as well as some fairy lights intertwined amongst it will give you that refreshing look, making your dorm looking bright and clean, no one will even realise that these flowers are artificial and you don’t need to worry about petals wilting.
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Fairy lights are such multifunctional room decors and here are a few tips on how to make the most out of it. Hanging them on one side of the wall stringed together and using wooden pegs to clip on all of your favourite photos of your family and friends will make living out of home so much more easier. Also, it looks completely dreamy at night when you want to dim the lights and read a book these fairy lights are way more stylish than using table lamps.
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Memos, to-do lists and study schedules need to be somewhere that you are able to see so you can remind yourself that there is a list of tasks you need to get down throughout the semester, and using diaries is not in trend anymore. These wired pin boards will look stylish and unique as a memo board where you clip on any reminders or even some of your favourite posters as decoration. This way not only can you see your tasks everyday but also decorates the walls. In addition, string some paper lantern lights to make it stand out more.
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These sheer curtains with fairy lights on them is just the dreamiest dorm room decor ever! We are completely in love with this starry-night vibe and it will feel like the stars are revolving around your bed and are great alternatives for bedside lamps. Not only do they work as curtains keeping light out but also transforms the dorm room into a magical camping trip.
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Wouldn’t it be great if we had a magical door that opened up to any place we want to go? Although real magic might not happen in real life but this door wallpaper idea is just as magical. You can choose any design you want and it will feel like a doorway to your most desired location, it will bring that breath of fresh air to your dorm room.
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Dorm rooms are small, with limited storage space. This mirror cabinet allows you to store all your small pieces of accessories inside and it won’t take up too much space standing in the corner. Especially the inbuilt light around the mirror frame is great for applying your make up because who can fit an actual make-up desk in a dorm room? This mirror will be a great addition to any dorm room and styling it up a notch.
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We all need a positive affirmation from time to time, and what better way to remind ourselves than using this customised cinematic lightbox? This could also work well as a table lamp when you are studying late at night. Not only will it style up that dorm room but also useful, it’s important to buy functional decors that can also bring a unique vibe to your dorm, I mean, who has that much space to waste? Right?
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