College Room Wall Decorating Ideas

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8 Ideas for Dorm Room Walls That Aren't Clichéd Posters

Dress up those drab walls.

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Dress up those drab walls with 3D flowers, a salon-style photo arrangement, temporary wallpaper, or more. Tip: If your college doesn't allow nails, damage-free wall hooks such as Command strips are a great hanging solution.

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Wall Flowers

These adhesive 3D flowers will add a fun floral element. Wallflower Purple, $20 for set of 25. umbra.com.

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Gallery Wall

Organize your favorite photos in a group of frames instead of just taping them together. Gallery in a Box Frame Set, $99. westelm.com.

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Clock

This piece does double duty – something that's always welcomed in tiny dorm rooms – since it's a working digital clock and piece of art in one. Areaware Flat Life Clock, $150. areaware.com.

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Temporary Wallpaper

If you're a big fan of the wallpaper look, you can still achieve it in your dorm room. This peel-and-stick design is easy to put up and take down. Blossom Tropic Pop Navy, starts at $150. muralsyourway.com.

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Metallic 3D Wall Decor

Add a little bit of shine to your walls with these 3D metallic wall decorations. Scorpio Wall Decor, $15-$25 each. zgallerie.com.

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Cork Board

Ditch the boring bulletin boards and hang designer Nate Berkus's chic patterned one instead. Target Cork Board, $13. target.com.

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Mirror

A classic quatrefoil pattern feels so modern in bold turquoise. My Lucky Four Leaf Mirror in Aqua, $69. landofnod.com.

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Garland

A fun, festive, and handmade tassel garland that will brighten your walls. You can even request custom color combinations with your favorite hues or even your school colors. Tassel Garland in Bright Multicolor, $130. confettisystem.com.

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