15 Creative DIY Dorm Decor Ideas That Will Make Your Floor Jealous

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This post is all about DIY dorm decor.

Going to college is very expensive and decorating a dorm room is difficult at times.If you have an eye for creative decor and want to put your skills to the test this post is for you.

I am extremely lacking the creativity skill, but most of these dorm room DIY ideas literally anyone can do (…and I mean anyone especially me).

There is just so much you could to transform a plain dorm room without making it too much.

This post shows you creative DIY dorm decor ideas that anyone could do.

DIY Dorm Decor

1. DIY Memo Board Key Rack

I absolutely love this DIY project. If your anything like me and lose track of almost everything especially your keys this DIY memo board is for you.

Just grab a piece of wood and paint it with chalkboard paint and your good to go. It’s a great way to use wall space and to stay organized.

2. Flower Wall

This might be my favorite dorm room DIY, and super easy to make!

Simply collect some wired flowers, a fishline, and some pushpins. Then hot glue the flowers on the fish line and pin the finishing product.

3. Wooden Headboard

The dorm diy idea is way simplier than it loks. If you have acess to power tools and paint you have a unique headboard that everyone will love.

4. Canvases

For all my artistic readers this one is for you. It’s a great way to put your skills to work and create a personalized canvas to put on your wall.

Canvases are a simple DIY project to bring uniqueness to your room.

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5. DIY Ping Ball Lights

This a very trendy idea that brings out almost any dorm room. If you don’t want just regular string lights do this dorm room DIY decor.

All you need for this DIY dorm room idea is to buy some ping bong balls, string lights, and a knife.

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6. DIY Coasters

If you want to avoid ring stains this a great idea. This is a cute way to decorate a plain cork coaster and turn it into your own design.

7. Braided Rug

Dorm rooms are usually carpeted, but adding a throw rug to your room will add comfort and a chic look.

8. DIY Photo Collage Letters

Spell your name out with this dorm diy decor idea. I think this idea is a cute way to display photos. You can get most of your supplies from a craft stor eor amazon.

9. Jewery Organizer

This DIY dorm room idea is so easy to do and a perfect way to store your jewelry.

Using a jewelry organizer allows you to save some space while also accessorizing to your dorm room.

10. Dry Erase Calender

I have been singing this DIY project all over Pinterest. I highly suggest every college students should try this DIY dorm decor.

It’s a great way to keep you up to date and avoiding missing deadlines.

11. Rag Rug

This dorm room DIY is so insanely simple that you absolutely have to try!

Grab so old rags around the house, cut it, and put it together. and BOOM you have an awesome DIY welcome mat.

12. Painted Mason Jar Desk

Another great DIY dorm idea is to create some desk decor for extra storage.

It’s perfect to organize your writing utensils. All you need is a few mason jars and your favorite color spray paint and place them on your desk.

13. Heart Photo Wall

A perfect way to make your dorm to feel like home is to throw up some pictures. An easy way to hang your photos without damaging your wall is using double-sided tape. A cute way to display your photos is to shape it into a heart.