{"id":29636,"date":"2026-07-23T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/movinghelpblog.uhaul.net\/?p=29636"},"modified":"2026-07-10T09:02:39","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T16:02:39","slug":"dorm-decorating","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/dorm-decorating\/","title":{"rendered":"Dorm Decorating Tips to Add Character to Your Space"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you about to move into your first <a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/dorm-room-essentials\/\">college dorm<\/a>? This can be an exciting and stressful transition in your life, but something that shouldn&#8217;t be difficult is creating your own space. Decorating your dorm should be one of the most exciting parts of this new journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/\">Moving Help\u00ae<\/a>\u00a0guide provides you with\u00a0dorm\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/apartment-decorations\/\">decorating tips<\/a>\u00a0to ensure your space feels like you.\u00a0Whether\u00a0it&#8217;s\u00a0transforming\u00a0the space\u00a0or trying to cause the least amount of damage possible, this article has\u00a0tips to help you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wall Decorating<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dorm walls\u00a0are plain\u00a0and usually a dull cream color.\u00a0That\u2019s\u00a0why decorating them is crucial to transforming\u00a0the\u00a0room.\u00a0Here\u2019s\u00a0some tips are how you\u00a0can decorate your dorm walls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Adhesive\u00a0Strips<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adhesive\u00a0strips and hooks can be essential to a college dorm. One way you can\u00a0utilize\u00a0adhesive\u00a0hooks is by using your accessories as\u00a0decor. You can use them to hang up your necklaces, scarves,\u00a0and hats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hooks\u00a0also\u00a0can\u00a0be\u00a0utilized\u00a0to hang string lights around the room, or even a hanging plant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adhesive\u00a0strips are useful for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/how-to-hang-pictures-without-nails\/\">hanging pictures<\/a>\u00a0with frames.\u00a0Just make sure you check the weight that the\u00a0adhesive\u00a0hooks\/strips can hold, so you\u00a0purchase\u00a0the correct size.\u00a0Nothing\u00a0is\u00a0scarier than hearing items fall off your walls in the middle of the night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The only issue with\u00a0adhesive\u00a0strips\u00a0is\u00a0they\u00a0can rip\u00a0the paint off the dorm walls.\u00a0Though\u00a0they\u2019re\u00a0the strongest\u00a0option, if you want to avoid wall damage,\u00a0painter\u2019s\u00a0tape may be the\u00a0option\u00a0for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Painter\u2019s\u00a0Tape<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If\u00a0you\u2019ve\u00a0ever had a room painted before, you\u00a0probably noticed\u00a0the bright blue tape used to outline the project.\u00a0This tape is sticky enough to stay on the walls without ripping off the paint. When hanging lighter items (like posters),\u00a0painter\u2019s\u00a0tape is a great\u00a0option\u00a0to keep them on\u00a0the wall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes, people even put painter\u2019s tape on the wall first, then put the\u00a0adhesive\u00a0strip on top of it to avoid ripping the paint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"596\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Dorm-decorating-2.jpg\" alt=\"A sticky note with painter\u2019s tape on it is on the back side of a poster. Dorm decorating tips can help add character to your space.\" class=\"wp-image-29630 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Dorm-decorating-2.jpg 596w, https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Dorm-decorating-2-480x619.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 596px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0hanging posters that you\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0want to rip or damage, you can even put a\u00a0sticky\u00a0note on the back and then put the\u00a0painter\u2019s\u00a0tape on\u00a0top of\u00a0the\u00a0sticky\u00a0note.\u00a0This allows it to stick to the wall, not your\u00a0poster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thumbtacks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another way to hang items is to use thumbtacks. While they&#8217;ll leave a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/how-to-fill-holes-in-wall\/\">small hole in the wall<\/a>, they&#8217;re usually sturdy and won&#8217;t fall out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&nbsp;also&nbsp;can&nbsp;buy a cork board for your wall to use thumbtacks on. This way, you can hang pictures and other items on the cork board.&nbsp;You can find plenty of fun corkboard inspiration online as well.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Print Posters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may want to create a fun wall full of posters and pictures, but what if you don&#8217;t have any posters? Luckily, many drugstores, like Walgreens and CVS, have photo printing options. You can look on Pinterest for fun posters, download them, and order them as prints. Typically, many size options exist, so you can create the best display for your wall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another item that works well for wall decor are albums and vinyl. If you have a collection, displaying them on your wall can show off&nbsp;your&nbsp;favorite artists while making great decor.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Dorm Essentials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dorm\u00a0decorating\u00a0goes beyond just decorating the walls.\u00a0You can\u00a0find\u00a0plenty of\u00a0items to add character to your room while also providing\u00a0function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Storage Ottoman<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dorms\u00a0beds can be high up off the ground.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0a good idea\u00a0to buy an ottoman to help you step into bed.\u00a0It&#8217;s\u00a0a good way\u00a0to avoid hurting yourself\u00a0when getting\u00a0up and\u00a0going\u00a0down.\u00a0You\u00a0also\u00a0can\u00a0find one that matches your room theme to act as decoration. It also provides you with some\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/college-storage-with-collegeboxes\/\">extra storage<\/a>\u00a0and seating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trinkets and Plants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your dorm room has any shelving or a windowsill, you can display any cute trinkets you may have with you. If you&#8217;re a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/how-to-move-with-plants\/\">plant<\/a> person, this also is a perfect place to put them. Fake plants and succulents also work for decoration but without worrying about keeping them alive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lighting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dorm lighting isn&#8217;t always the most aesthetically pleasing. Fluorescent lighting makes it seem like you&#8217;re at the dentist, not in your bedroom. Buying a floor lamp or a desk lamp can be a good idea, so you have a more comfortable environment, and you can see the homework you&#8217;ll complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can even get other kinds of lighting options to create a more exciting space. Sunset lamps provide different colored lighting that mimics a sunset and creates a calming environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fairy lights and string lights can even provide a more whimsical vibe to your dorm room, and sometimes their colors\u00a0can\u00a0change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Inexpensive Decorations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes dorm decorating can get pricy. If&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;looking for an inexpensive way to add character to your&nbsp;dorm, here are a&nbsp;couple of&nbsp;ideas:<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"916\" src=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Dorm-decorating-3.jpg\" alt=\"White, pink, and orange streamers are draped from the ceiling with a silver star garland.\" class=\"wp-image-29633 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Dorm-decorating-3.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Dorm-decorating-3-980x877.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Dorm-decorating-3-480x429.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DIY Decorations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/diy-and-homedecor-blogs\/\">Creating your own decorations<\/a>\u00a0for your\u00a0dorm\u00a0doesn\u2019t\u00a0have to be difficult or time-consuming.\u00a0One idea is to create paper chains\u00a0or streamers\u00a0to\u00a0use as\u00a0garland\u00a0to hang around your room.\u00a0Using crafts\u00a0as decor is\u00a0a great way\u00a0to add uniqueness to your dorm room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/diy-and-home-decor-tiktokers\/\">DIY projects<\/a>\u00a0you can display include paintings, pottery, and even Lego flowers.\u00a0Finding\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/renter-friendly-diy-projects\/\">easy projects<\/a>\u00a0that\u00a0aren\u2019t\u00a0damaging to your walls is\u00a0a great way\u00a0to decorate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thrifting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00a0Another way to\u00a0acquire\u00a0cute dorm decorations\u00a0is to go to the thrift store. Thrifting can be\u00a0hit or miss, but sometimes you can find some hidden gems that\u00a0won\u2019t\u00a0break the bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While you can find\u00a0almost anything\u00a0at the thrift store, some items they usually have are wall decor and picture frames. 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