36 Pieces Of Decor For College Dorms

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Whether your style is dark academia, whimsical fairy, or .... sad duck, you'll find something to style your dorm here.

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Promising review: "These prints are high quality. The images are clear and the material is thick. The designs are also very pretty for a dark academia aesthetic. Definitely makes my cheap college apartment walls nicer to look at. I would repurchase this set or from this seller in the future." —O

Get a set of 50 from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in three sets).

Promising review: "I bought this product because I have a problem with losing my keys. I stuck the cloud magnet to the wall and now every time I enter my dorm I put my keys on the magnet right next to the door. The magnet works great and I would highly recommend this product to anyone who has a problem with losing keys." —Ian Nagle

Get it from Amazon for $5.98.

Promising review: "Take my advice and order these lights, they are very beautiful and have different modes and work amazing. I ordered them for my dorm room and they are so beautiful and add such a great effect and look to the room. I don’t normally do reviews but I feel like this is necessary to review because it is really worth your money. It is also a lot of lights, it covers more of the wall than I expected." —DiavionnBenn

Get it from Amazon for $17.93+ (available in two sizes and seven styles).

Promising review: "I ordered this lamp because of its appearance. I didn't NEED a depressed duck lamp ... but it has totally filled a void in my life I didn't know existed. Everyone who sees it pokes it. The lamp is actually very functional. It's got a really nice set of brightness options and the glow is yellowish, which is much nicer than white in a dim/dark room. One thing that isn't mentioned in the description is that its legs are utterly floppy. It's terrific." —Literated

Get it from Amazon for $15.99 (available also as a cabbage?? I don't know, you do do).

Promising review: "Amazon purchase! Fits my dorm comforter perfectly! The quality is extremely soft and easy to wash!" —annie

Get a set from Amazon for $29.49+ (available in sizes Twin–Cal King and in 19 colors).

Check out a TikTok of the art prints in action.

Haus and Hues is a US-based small business that specializes in art prints, posters, and frames.

Promising review: "I like having a number of prints to choose from to decorate my room. When I feel like changing the artwork on my walls I already have other prints to put in frames. The quality of paper for these prints is very good and the colors are vibrant. Great product for a very reasonable price." —Cajun59

Get a set of four from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in multiple sizes, unframed and framed, and in a Van Gogh set).

Check out a TikTok of the "Karma Is A God" design in action.

The Whimsy Committee is a Virginia-based Etsy shop established in 2022 that specializes in pop culture-themed art and apparel.

Promising review: "Absolutely beautiful print and design! I love having one of my favourite Taylor songs on my wall!" —Amy Brown

Get it from The Whimsy Committee on Etsy for $29+ (available in two sizes) and check out the rest of The Whimsy Committee's Taylor Swift designs for more options!

Check out a TikTok of the mushroom night-light in action.

Promising review: "I bought this for my dorm in college and it looks so cute! It's really good at detecting room brightness, and it gives off a really pretty glow. I love that you can move the mushroom caps because the LEDs are different so they change colors. I might buy more as gifts for my siblings." —Krista

Get it from Amazon for $5.97.

Promising review: "I'm an incoming freshman this fall and I bought this to add some personality to my dorm. It has beyond exceeded my expectations! I placed it directly on top of my dorm bed as shown in the display photos and am so pleased with how it looks. It fits perfectly with the gray/white color scheme I was going for and have received numerous compliments from both my friends and RAs when they've visited. I cannot stress enough how much of an 'aesthetic feel' it adds to my dorm." —jhsgf

Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in four colors).

Promising review: "I bought this for my apartment this semester and I absolutely love it! I had a really easy time setting it up myself and it is the perfect size for dorm walls to fill in open space. I would recommend using pictures that are portrait and landscape sizing because it can get a little crowded with all landscape. This also came with more than enough mini clothes hangers for the amount of pictures I had to fill." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $13.99.

Promising reviews: "I use it to get ready every morning!! So cute, also very easy to clean. Hasn’t cracked no matter how rough I am with it. It’s very lightweight and a great gift for yourself or anyone. Definitely worth the price $$!!!" —M. Gonzalez

Get it from Amazon for $9.90.

Check them out on TikTok of the cat and mouse hooks in action.

Promising reviews: "So cute and sturdy! I LOVE these!! I can hang my bags, sweaters, keys, and just about anything on these. Using these give me a lil boost of joy throughout the day." —meagan murphy

Get a four-piece set from Amazon for $15.99 (also available in a six-pack that includes a monkey and baby chick).

Promising review: "It's so cute, and the color is very vibrant. It fits perfectly in my dorm, along the length of my bed. Its a pretty thin, and almost stretchy material, but I was still able to iron it to get the wrinkles out. Lightweight and easy to hang up, and it is exactly what I wanted." —michelle simmons

Get it from Amazon for $17.99.

Promising review: "My dorm room has four wide white walls and this tapestry was an easy way to cover that big space with something pretty. The quality of the picture is really nice and it’s lightweight so I don’t have to worry about it being too heavy for regular Command strips." —Abby

Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in four sizes).

Promising review: "I love this as I’m getting into my super pink era. 💅🏼 It’s a nice weight and not easily breakable. It holds a lot of knickknacks too, from lipsticks to trinkets. I also think it’s really cute. Going to get several to put around my home." —Agusta

Get it from Amazon for $13.96+ (available in three shades).

Promising review: "So pretty! Came with everything that’s needed for hanging it on the wall. Very bright." —Red-balloon

Get it from Amazon for $35.99.

Promising review: "This tapestry is AMAZING. Honestly, one of my favorite Amazon purchases. It looks so real and the quality is great. Absolutely worth the price." —Danielle T.

Get it from Amazon for $12.99.

Another bonus? If you flip the lid over, it has a wooden base, so you can *also* use this as a teensy snack table. I recently got one of these for my new apartment to stash my candles and ~candle accessories~ in and it's pretty much become my favorite piece of furniture?? I use it to prop up my feet during work hours and sometimes if I want to eat on my couch I'll use it as a tray. It's also sturdy enough to sit on, if I ever wanted to have guests over and needed an extra chair. It was RIDICULOUSLY easy to set up — I had it done in less than 10 minutes, and probably didn't even need the directions. It also just looks so darn cute (and comes in so many colors that I'm tempted to buy another!).

Get it from Amazon for $42.99 (available in nine colors).

Promising review: "I love these. I had this bare wall in my apartment that I felt needed something else and these were perfect. They don’t feel super sticky but I like that right now because they don’t take the paint off, since I’m renting! I love them. For this tiny wall, one sheet was enough!" —Makayla Hawkes

Get it from Amazon for $10.89 (available in six styles).

Check out a TikTok of the flower magnets in action.

Promising review: "Just recently purchased a new fridge and wanted to keep it cool and stylish. These little magnets are adorable, they’re colorful, and they brighten my day. I love them and I would definitely gift them to a friend!" —Lisa Reviews

Get a set of 10 from Amazon for $14.98 (available in three styles).

Check out a TikTok of the rainbow window sticker in action.

Peachy Keen Design Co. is a Colorado-based Etsy shop established in 2020 that specializes in art prints, stickers, and other designs.

Promising review: "Absolutely gorgeous! Vibrant colors! Exactly what I wanted and then some!" —Kristen Killebrew

Get it from Peachy Keen Design Co. on Etsy for $11.

Psst — you can read BuzzFeed's review of this decorative window film for more deets!

Promising review: "Used this on my dorm windows because I live on the first floor of a busy road and didn’t want people looking in to my room. Usually I just keep the blinds closed, but wanted an alternative in order to let light in. Works like a charm and as an added bonus, lights up my room with rainbows when hit by the sun — so pretty! Absolutely love it." —andie

Get it from Amazon for $9.98+ (available in eight sizes)

Check out a TikTok of the mirror in action.

Promising review: "The mirror looks exactly like the pictures and was an absolute STEAL. So glad I found this. It's the perfect size for me to easily see my shoulders from just holding it an arms length away! It's super lightweight, so don't worry about it being too heavy for the nail. It came completely undamaged! Looks super vintage and great for doing hairstyles and makeup in! It can also be a jewelry dish if you're into that kind of thing." —Rhonda Farias

Get it from Amazon for $18.99 (available in gold or white, and in two-packs).

Poketo is a small business established in 2003 that specializes in design-conscious goods.

Promising review: "I received my spectrum wall calendar last week and oh boy, it didn't disappoint! Exactly as pictured! It is hard to find a calendar like this, most out there are dull and small. I have received lots of compliments!" —Tatiana Hall

Get it from our Goodful shop for $48.

Promising review: "I absolutely adore these!!! They are so cute and definitely do the job! They keep the surface free from water rings and make me giggle!" —johnny williams

Get a set of six from Amazon for $6.99.

Promising review: "I purchased this for my daughter who is in college. She was able to hang it in her dorm room without any assistance. It is very lightweight. She loves it!" —kesol

Get it from Amazon for $18.99.

Promising review: "My son bought two sets of these and he and his roommate strung them around their dorm room. The lights let off enough light that they don't have to turn on the horrible overhead florescent light. Looks great, easy to put up and they have fun changing the colors. Great addition for their room!" —P. Mueller

Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (clip the $5 off coupon on the product page for this price; available in three lengths).

Check out a TikTok of the flaming humidifier in action.

Promising review: "I like how this diffuser kind of looks like a mini fireplace and it’s perfect for winter. I also like how long the water of this diffuser lasts — I always add my favorite essential oil in it when I go to sleep every night without worrying it will run out of water. I used to have insomnia and it helped me to sleep through the night with my relaxing essential oil scent, and it also worked as a humidifier." —Benny

Get it from Amazon for $32.69 (available in black and white).

Check out a TikTok of the mushroom lamp in action.

Promising review: "I wanted a lamp for my desk with enough brightness to light the desk and my room, but not so much as to ruin the vibe in the evenings. This lamp has been a great purchase! I've been using it consistently for months with no issues. The quality is excellent and the glass allows it to give off a warm light without overpowering my bedroom in the evenings. Highly recommend!" —E K

Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in 16 styles).

Promising review: "Love this clock! We originally got it for the office but decided to hang it above the bathroom mirror, so it serves as a night light, as well! We love it (my wife especially) and we definitely recommend it to other buyers! Did we mention it tells the date and temperature, too? :)" —Kevin Miller-Smead

Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in seven styles).

Shop Curious is a Hawaii-based Etsy shop that specializes in ~funky and functional~ home decor.

Promising review: "This shelf is so cute and definitely worth the wait for it to be made. Instantly adds more character to a space. I love it!" —Lily Lemond

Get it from Shop Curious on Etsy for $34 (available in five colors).

What's especially handy about this is that you can cut it down to any size you want! It also comes with three dry-erase markers in red, black, and blue.

Promising reviews: "I live in a dorm, and this has been great for studying. I attached it to my wardrobe closet and use it as a 'white board' when studying. It’s great!" —deters

Get it from Amazon for $11.99 (available in two colors).

Check out a TikTok of the flower pillows in action.

Promising review: "I ordered one flower pillow to go with my bed set! I think that it 100% pulls it together and is very cute! The color is bright and true to photo and the pillow is very soft to touch and overall I'm extremely happy with my purchase." —Kylie

Get it from Amazon for $16.49+ (available in twelve colors and three sizes).

Promising review: "Great little item. Super easy installation. I bought mine as a charging shelf for my phone as I don't have a nightstand on my side." —Stephanie

Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in two colors).

Promising review: "Perfect size, beautiful catchall for my rings and earrings. Looks delicate, but a solid, well-made piece. Great personalized gift idea — recipient will love it." —Edward Diosy

Get it from Amazon for $13.99 (available in 21 styles).

Each set includes a pen cup, mail organizer caddy, paper tray, magazine holder, and sticky note holder.

Promising review: "I bought this item for my daughter's desk in her dorm room. It matches her color scheme. Super cute!" —Joy Harrigan

Get it from Amazon for $35+ (available in seven colors).

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