Standard-issue dorm room decoration will consist of cinder blocks, utilitarian furniture and perhaps a security window to the exterior world (if you’re lucky). It is depressing, to say the least. Banish those back-to-school decoration blues with these colorful essentials! — Capree from My Adventure is Your Advantage
Crate&Barrel
Glass Magnetic Wipe Boards – $22.95
Make passive-aggressive notes more attractive for your roommates with a colorful memo board.
IKEA
Stenklöver Duvet Cover and Pillowcases, White/Red – $19.99
Polka dots are a certain way to bring some cheer to your white-walled dorm room.
Nanda Home
Tocky Clock, Red – $58
This clock rolls off as soon as the alarm sounds, forcing you to get out of bed — and be on time to get this 7 a.m. course!
Kate’s Paperie
Paperthinks Recycled Leather Notebooks, Slim, Lined Page – $6.95
When you’re not actually studying or taking notes, these notebooks will look awesome simply sitting on a shelf. Hopefully, that’s not all that they do, naturally.
Marais A Side Chair, Yellow – $145
A bold yellow will surely keep your mind stimulated during late-night study sessions.
IKEA
Malin Tråd Rug – $199
If you can’t paint your walls, then turn your floor into a canvas with a bold, graphic rug.
IKEA
Dave Laptop Table, White – $19.99
This simple notebook desk may be white and dull, but some fun contact paper will liven up things in a jiff.
CB2
Hadley Mod Throw – $69.95
Whether you’re cuddling or studying, this blanket will keep everybody involved perfectly comfy.
IKEA
Ikea PS 2012 Rug – $149
More polka dots — you can never have enough, I say.
UncommonGoods
Paper Pots – $39
One thing is sure: You may get a chilly during finals week. That’s just the way these things operate. Be prepared with an wonderful tissue dispenser.
UncommonGoods
Canvas Storage Bins – $36
Keep pens, pens and other odds and ends organized with a few sharp-looking canvas containers.
Target
Lumi Source Woopsy Lamp, Yellow – $32.99
Who says job lighting has to be dull? I really like this lively spin on a dorm room essential.
Crate&Barrel
Green Bullet 1.3-Gallon Trash Can – $16.95
This soothing hue will calm the sting of those seemingly endless term paper adjustments.
IKEA
Sunnan Table Lamp – $19.99
As you’re in course, these lights are working hard for their energy: Solar panels charge throughout the day so that you may burn the midnight oil afterwards.
IKEA
Lappljung Rand Duvet Cover and Pillowcases – $19.99
Color and routine, kids — that’s how you’re going to keep that dorm room from feeling like some kind of higher education prison. I guarantee, it is going to work.
Poketo
Polka Dot Wall Vase – $22
I adore these wall scatter vases so much! They’ll bring the space.
Poppin
Magenta Tape Dispenser – $12
This tape dispenser can be found in a whole group of colours, so select your favorite and begin taping a few things.
CB2
Fleet Hot Orange Chair – $149
Fact: This stones. Fact: Your dorm area will not be complete without a bold statement seat.
Target
Room Essentials Fast Dry Stripe Towel Set – $15.99
Avoid embarrassing laundry mix-ups with bold stripes and strong colors. Plus, c’mon towels are dull.
UncommonGoods
Colored iPhone Alarm Docks – $30
A charger alarm clock that is smartphone? That’s right genius.
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