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Roundup: 10 Dorm-Friendly DIY Decor Projects

by on Aug 5, 2013

A Beach Cottage

It’s that time of year when everyone is starting to think about going back to school. And many of you may be headed off to live in a college dorm room for the next nine months. Here’s a roundup of great DIY projects that will transform your space into the fun, colorful refuge that you deserve.  

A person is wiping black words off of a yellow and white whiteboard.

1. Make a colorful dry erase board using an old frame and decorative paper. Check out the tutorial here. [Photo: Pleasantries and Pit Bulls]

2. Get creative with your string lights by spelling out words. [Photo: Babble]

Three DIY decor projects for a dorm room.

3. Create a one-of-a-kind ombre tapestry for your wall using this technique. [Photo: Kristin Perers] 

4. Add some life to your space with potted plants… find out how to make these trendy faux bois planters here. [Photo: Apartment Therapy]

5. There’s no excuse for boring white walls – add some color using this technique. [Photo: Curbly]

Two different home decor projects. One is a rug and the other is a bookcase.

6. Make little bookshelves (literally… bookshelves) for knick-knacks. Check out the tutorial here. [Photo: Real Simple]

7. Keep your toes warm with this colorful pom pom rug. Here are the instructions. [Photo: Happiness Is Blog]

A series of walls with various decorations on them.

8. Dress up your bulletin board using paint. Check out the tutorial here. [Photo: The Happy Home Blog]

9. Paint a few wooden crates and glue decorative paper to the inside to create colorful wall storage. [Photo: Ledabile]

10. Take your mini fridge to the next level by adding a layer of chalkboard paint. [Photo: A Beach Cottage]

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