Dorm wall decor ideas
By Connor Huss · Updated
Start with one big thing above the bed, like a 3 by 5 foot flag. It covers more wall than a row of posters and hangs on two adhesive hooks. No nails needed. Then add warm lights. Everything after that is extra.
One big piece first
Six small posters at different heights look messy. One big piece above the bed gives the room a center. Once it is up, smaller things look placed instead of random.
Nothing that needs a nail
Most dorms charge for holes. Use adhesive hooks for flags and lights, and strips for photos. Peel them off slowly when you move out.
Fix the lighting
Turn off the ceiling light. A desk lamp and a strand of warm string lights change the room more than anything on the wall.
Make one thing yours
Most dorm rooms are decorated from the same few stores. One thing nobody else has, like an inside joke on a flag, is what people ask about.
Questions
What covers the most wall for the money?
A 3 by 5 foot flag. It is $29.99 on Mosaic and hangs from two hooks.
How do I decorate without damaging the walls?
Adhesive hooks and strips for everything. Pull the tab straight down to take them off.
What should I put up first?
The big piece above the bed. Everything else is easier to place once it is up.