When I tell you these cute dorm room ideas for girls will make you super excited to decorate your dorm this year, I mean it!
Picture this: You open the door to your dorm room for the very first time and can already picture the exact ways you’ll decorate it. You already know what you’ll hang on the walls, the exact bedding you’ll need, and where most of your things will go.
If you’re anything like me, you’re already dreaming about decorating your dorm months before even moving to college.
That includes being on Pinterest for hoursss looking for dorm room decor. (Guilty 🤣)
If you need some help building a dorm you’ll actually love ~living~ in, here are the cutest dorm room ideas for girls to recreate now!
DORM ROOM IDEAS FOR GIRLS
1. All White Bedding With Colorful Accents
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I absolutely love the idea of an all-white bedding. I think this way you have the freedom of adding all kinds of fun pillows and throw blankets and wall prints you could think of and it’ll still look good!
Play around and mix and match with colorful accents for a fun pop of color. This is such a cute dorm room for girls!
2. Collage Wall Prints
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Nobody likes to stare at dull dorm walls. One easy way to instantly give them an upgrade is by adding wall prints!
There are a ton of trendy wall prints on Etsy or Amazon that are as cheap as $3 and do a pretty good job at covering up those walls.
But if you are a DIY girl, you could screenshot pictures off of Pinterest and get them printed to save yourself money!
3. Peel & Stick Wallpaper
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Peel and stick wallpaper will literally *make* your dorm walls on a budget. If you have a huge empty wall space (like the one near your bed) use wallpaper to cover it up!
It makes a huge difference and by the end of the year, you can easily remove it without messing up the walls.
4. All White & Pink Dorm
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The hot pink color scheme is soo in for dorms right now. I see almost everyone decorating with a pop of pink this year and it honestly brightens up any room!
If you’re going for a trendy dorm style, I’d definitely recommend going for this! Accent with a hot pink throw, pillows, an area rug, and also cute wall frames.
5. Utilize Underbed For Storage
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Say it with me. We girls in dorms thrive for more 👏 storage 👏. Trust me, your life in a small dorm will be so much easier when you have that extra space.
If you’re deciding on lofting up your bed, make sure to take advantage of the space underneath!
This way, most of your things like formal clothes, extra blankets, and other bulky items will be tucked away without you having to worry about any clutter.
6. Upgrade Your Desk Area
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Okay, this is a dorm desk I wouldn’t actually mind spending most of my time on.
The desk hutch is gotta be one of the best things you can get for your desk because it will give you tons of storage options that you’ll love!
You can even create a vanity area for yourself by placing a lighted makeup mirror, and cute makeup organizers on the desk. How cool is that?! 😍
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7. Pastel Pink Dorm
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How pretty is this dorm room ideas for girls?! A touch of grey in the headboard and bed skirt makes the pink stand out perfectly.
It definitely makes for a bright and fun dorm inspiration that you’ll have the best time decorating AND living in!
Also, peep the mirrorball hanging from the ceiling 🙂 The cutest touch.
8. You Need a Three-Tier Storage Cart
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I cannot stress this enough. This three-tier storage cart in dorms is a godsend. You can keep it anywhere you want and also decorate it with plants and mini baskets to make it look all cute!
My friends and I used this to hold up our hair tool products, school supplies, and even snacks!
9. Macrame Decor For A Boho Dorm Room
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Boho dorm room girlies never disappoint. This dorm room is flawless and it couldn’t get any better than this.
Sticking to one style of decor like this makes the room look more cohesive and put together!
Hang up cute fringe wall decor and incorporate macrame in your decor to achieve that bohemian-dorm style.
10. Organization In Dorms Is Key
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Like I said before, the more storage space you have, the better. Living in a small dorm can be tricky, especially for us girls since we bring in so many of our things.
These closet organizers are genius. You’ll definitely need those velvet hangers and the hanging cabby to hold up most of your outfits.
But there are a ton of great organizers out there that help you create more room in that teeny tiny dorm. You’ll be surprised by how much you can fit with them!
11. Soft Blue Dorm
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I feel like this is one of the best girls dorm rooms that feels “homey”. When you’re living away from home, it’s important to make your dorm feel as cozy as you can.
Incorporating light colors, white bedding, pictured frames, and simple decor does a great job in helping you accomplish that almost soft and chic dorm.
12. Custom Sign On Your Side
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Having a custom sign on your side of the dorm adds that personal touch to it and makes it so unique!
You can get the neon sign custom-made on Etsy. Most girls go for their name or initials, and it’s the perfect way to add fun lighting to your dorm!
13. White & Grey Color Scheme
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If you’re looking for a simple rustic dorm inspiration, this one’s for you! I love how simple and bright the room feels and how she made it work with all the wood elements.
The furniture your dorm provides tends to be old, ugly, and dark so my best advice would be to work with it and decorate accordingly – just like she did in her dorm!
14. Hang Up Accessories As Wall Art
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This is one of my favorite things I did in my dorm to make it feel less “dormy” and more like home.
I hung up picture frames, my jewelry, plants, and some art that reminded me of my friends and family. This way, I was not only able to cover up the blank wall space but also had a piece of reminder from back home!
15. Match With Your Roommate
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You can never go wrong with matching with your roommate! There are so many dorm room ideas for two girls on Pinterest which makes it so easy for you to find a style you and your roomie will love.
Make your dorm look cute and coordinated with matching bedding, furniture, and of course decor!
16. Hang String Lights For a Cozy Feeling
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String lights are the most popular dorm decoration that always stays in style. If you want the warm, cozy feeling in your dorm, hang up fairy lights!
All the cutest dorm rooms out there have them which means you definitely need one too. 😉
17. Sage Green Dorm
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Another one of the dorm room ideas for girls that is super trendy this year!
Sage green was the most searched color when it came to decorating dorms and this one is just soo pretty, I can stare forever.
Start with neutral white bedding and accent with sage green pillows, blankets, and wall decor to make your dorm room look professionally designed!
18. Get That IKEA Drawer Unit
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By now you must’ve seen these IKEA drawers in almost every dorm. If you still need any more confirmation on whether to buy it for your dorm, here’s your sign.
I had this drawer unit and I can only say good things about it. First, it’s long so it doesn’t take up much floor space. Second, you can have it near your bed to act as a nightstand AND it comes with a ton of storage space. Can’t beat that.
19. Neutral Beige Dorm Room
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Don’t like a lot of color? No worries. Here is just the dorm room for all the neutral girls out there! I’m obsessed with the trendy wall decor, and the soft beige wall accent behind the dorm bed.
This is what a dorm room inspo for girls looks like. And if I were decorating my dorm all over again, I would 100% copy this look!
20. Add A Rug
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I always say this, a dorm room is not fully complete without a rug. Having a rug in your dorm seriously upgrades the space and makes it seem so much more put together!
You can go with a colorful rug to match your dorm decor or there are a ton of cute neutral rugs on Amazon that make your place feel so cozy and inviting.
21. Bring Lamps For Extra Lightning
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Lightning in dorms is terrible so having lamps is always a great way to not only add extra lighting but also as a cute decor piece.
You can find sets of lamps for great prices online that look a lot more expensive than they really are. I’ve linked some that will look super cute in any dorm!
22. Create A Seating Area
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If you have space in your room to add a seating area, you 100% need to use it! That way you can have friends over to hang out while also having a comfy place to sit back and crash on.
Decorate the small dorm futon with colorful throw pillows and blankets to give your room a comfy feel.
23. Use Bed Skirt To Hide Storage
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The space under your bed is great, but you don’t want to constantly see the stuff. Unless you have them neatly organized in storage bins, they can clash with everything in the room.
The bed skirt will make your lofted bed look way more organized and give it that clean, finishing look that it needed!
These are all the cutest dorm room ideas for girls you’ll want to copy.
