Here are some of the best dorm room decorating ideas to know about this year.
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This post is all about trendy dorm room decorating ideas for the 2022/23 school year.
One of the best things about moving away from home and into the dorm is when you get to design your own living space. There are so many design trends to choose from, but the best design is one that captures your own style.
This post covers some of the best home decor and style trends for 2022, with ideas on how to incorporate the look into a dorm room.
Home decor styles that are trending now include clean Scandinavian designs and light and airy coastal style. Rustic touches, dramatic colors, and stripes are also in.
Black and white themes are also trending in college dorm room design. This is a great look that gives you clean and classic design, and it’s easy to add a pop of color to liven things up a bit.
Choosing a style and color theme makes it easier to decorate your dorm room. For example, you could choose to decorate your dorm room using boho style elements in earth tone colors. Or choose to decorate your room using Scandinavian style elements, with white, cream, and natural wood tones as your primary color palette.
Here is how to decorate your dorm room with the latest trends.
What’s In: How to Decorate a Dorm Room in 2022 / 2023
1—Pastels
Pastel colors are in this year, and they give a room a bright and airy feel. Decorate your room with a pastel bedspread or pastel curtains for the biggest effect.
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Bright pastel artwork is a great way to decorate dorm room walls to lighten up the space.
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Or use small storage bins, blankets, throw pillows, and accent decor to add a subtle pastel touch throughout your living space.
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2—Black and White Theme
Black and white color themes are also trending in college dorm room design. This is a great look that gives you clean and classic design, and it’s easy to match with different accents and colors.
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Dalmatian wallpaper, comforters, rugs, and throw pillows are a great way to get the look, as is black and white photography. Modern furniture with clean lines makes a perfect anchor for the look.
Add colorful accents in pastels or bold colors. Throw pillows, lamps, vases, photo frames, storage bins, and organizers are perfect for adding a fun pop of color to the room.
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3—Plant Decor
Faux greenery and faux flowers are a great way to add a botanical touch to a room. Use vines to create an ivy wall or use strings of flowers to create a pretty floral wall. For a more subtle look, decorate one corner of your room with hanging ivy or floral strands.
Faux greenery and faux flowers are a great way to add a botanical touch to a room. Use vines to create an ivy wall or use strings of flowers to create a pretty floral wall. For a more subtle look, decorate one corner of your room with hanging ivy or floral strands.
Botanical trends are also big when it comes to decorating home offices this year. Since your dorm room is both a place to sleep and a place to work, decorate your desk and shelves with faux plants and wood accents for a more natural feel.
If your dorm allows you to keep live plants in your room, then consider decorating with easy to care for houseplants like cast iron plant, sansevieria (snake plant), spider plant, or zamioculcas (ZZ plant). Artificial plants can be a great way to decorate a dorm room.
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4—Open Shelving
Shelves are in this year, which is great for college students since you probably have a set of bookcases anyway. White cube shelving is a great way to get the open shelving look, and they are perfect for adding colorful accents like storage baskets, desk organizers, and clocks. Other types of shelves, including rolling carts, can also make a great storage option for a dorm room.
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5—Patterns
Patterns are in this year, and they are a great way to add a pop of color and fun to a room. Look for artsy pastels, earth tones, artistic shapes and stripes, and botanical prints on things like accent pillows, throw blankets, curtains, bedspreads, and more.
Use a solid color wall, floor rug, message board, or accent lighting to provide an anchor and pull different colors together in a room.
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6—Colorful Walls
Dorm room walls can be super uninspiring in the beginning. For great contrast, decorate one wall for maximum effect.
Peel and stick wallpaper let’s you decorate a wall easily. Dalmatian is a popular print, and it looks great when paired with both pastels and bold colors. Stripes are also in this year, and they make great statement wallpaper for a wall.
When it comes to peel and stick wallpaper, you can choose from many different colors and patterns to match your design style or theme.
You can design a gallery wall using your favorite prints and photographs to brighten up a wall. Framed prints add a classic touch to a dorm room and create a real art gallery effect.
String lights and colorful lighting are a great way to add more light to a room. Arranging string lights on a wall is one of the easiest ways to decorate a dorm room wall. A colorful message board or photo display is another way to add color to a room.
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7—Practical Items
Practicality is in this year as we hunker down to work. But a practical look doesn’t have to be boring.
Look for items that serve a dual purpose of being functional and adding style to your dorm room. A bookshelf that serves as a nightstand is an example of using multipurpose room decor or accent furniture, and so is a desk with added shelving.
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8—Blue / Purple Hues
One look at the Pantone Color of the Year—Very Peri—lets us know that, when it comes to color, blue is in this year. This purplish blue color inspires creativity and individuality.
For a dramatic effect, add a periwinkle bedspread or a periwinkle accent chair to make a statement in a neutral room.
Or get cozy with deep periwinkle accent pillows or blanket throws. Table lamps, vases, rugs, and clocks also make great accent home decor in blue.
Treat yourself to bath towels or shower gear in periwinkle. If darker blue tones are more your style, then you can also find great accents for a dorm room in colors like cobalt blue and midnight blue.
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9—Simple Classic Details
Add a bit of classic style to your room with accent decor. A gold table lamp, simple photo frames, a tray to hold your beauty products, and a tree stand for jewelry are just a few examples of ways to personalize your room while giving it a classic touch.
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This post was all about dorm room decorating ideas for the 2022/23 school year.
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