Dorm decorating ideas that will give you an A+ in style

Dorm life isn’t usually glamorous, but with a little inspiration, it can certainly be more chic than you’d imagine.

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Jonathan Fong

August 17, 2016

Dorm life isn’t usually glamorous, but with a little inspiration, it can certainly be more chic than you’d imagine. You can up the style quotient with creative thinking for wall decor, furniture and accessories — without breaking the bank. Whether you’re a college student living on campus or a parent helping to furnish your undergrad’s home away from home, here are some decorating ideas to move your dorm room to the head of the class.

Wall tiles

” target=”_blank”>mioculture.com) are three-dimensional, 12-inch square tiles made of recycled paper that can be mounted with removable tape. Because they’re modular and sold in sets of 12, the tiles can cover an entire wall, serve as a headboard or be displayed as art. As an added bonus, they help dampen noise. I’ve been using these wall tiles for years for temporary wall installations, so I know firsthand what a practical, yet stylish wall treatment they are.

Peel and stick

Another wall covering that makes a big design statement is peel-and-stick wallpaper, which you can customize using your own photographs at Pet pillows

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Hang a canopy

Aesthetically, a canopy hanging above a bed provides an unexpected design touch to a dorm room, but more importantly, it can provide some privacy in very cramped quarters. And if the canopy makes you feel like a princess, all the better. (But you still have to study for your midterms.)

Monogrammed towels

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