DIY Dorm Decor: 5 Cheap Decor Ideas Using Hook and Loop Tape

The average dorm room is less than 130 square feet. That doesn’t leave much room for decorative items. Plus, most dorms have policies that don’t let you put nails in the walls. But don’t worry, you can still put up inexpensive DIY dorm room decorations. Read on for 5 ways you can use hook and loop tape to make DIY dorm decor.

1. Hanging Pictures

To truly make your dorm room your own, you’ll want to hang some pictures in as DIY college dorm room decorations. Most of the time, dorm rules say you can’t put nails in the wall. You can use hook and loop tape to securely hang frames without any tools. Consider using different sized frames and mixing pictures with postcards or other graphics that speak to you. You can also find colored wrapping paper or wallpaper that you like and hang that in a frame. You can find cheap frames at thrift stores and spray paint them your favorite color to make your dorm room DIY decor look cohesive.

2. Keep That Rug In Place

Nothing makes a dorm room as cozy as a soft and colorful rug. But it can be so annoying to have that rug slip under the bed or trip people as they walk by. Keep rugs where you want them by using a bit of hook and loop tape.

3. Hang Plants

Many dorm rooms have no windows or have harsh fluorescent lights. One of the best dorm room decorating ideas is to bring in some plants. If you don’t have a green thumb, opt for succulents. They are easy to grow and don’t need much water. A wall planter or two will liven up the walls and bring in a bit of the outdoors into your dorm room.

4. Make a Bed Canopy

Bed canopies are a luxury that is missing from most dorm rooms. But you can make this project as part of your DIY dorm room decor without breaking the rules. First of all, buy some inexpensive netting at the fabric store. Then use hook and loop tape to attach four sections to your ceiling. Tada! A simple DIY dorm room decor project that transforms your space.

5. Make a Backdrop for Your Walls

Just because you can’t paint your dorm room doesn’t mean you can’t add your personality and color to the walls. You can make an inexpensive tapestry from an old bed sheet. All you need is a white flat sheet (or a long piece of fabric), some paint, and a stamp. You can use anything for your stamp, a potato, a rock or a wooden block from your little sister’s toy bin. Or you can cut out a shape in cardboard and use that.

First, lay a tarp or plastic tablecloth down to protect the floor. Make sure there aren’t any wrinkles in the tarp. Then stretch out your flat sheet on top. Again no wrinkles. Pin the corners down to keep them in place. Next, pour some paint onto a plastic plate and dip your stamp into the paint. Coat the entire surface evenly then stamp the shape carefully on your fabric. You can put the shape as close together as you want.

The repeating geometric pattern will look awesome behind your bed or desk. Just use hook and loop tape to secure it to the wall. Who said wall hangings couldn’t be stylish?

5 Ideas for DIY Dorm Decor

Thanks for reading. We hope you enjoyed these 5 DIY dorm decor ideas. With some creativity and hook and loop tape, you can design the dorm room of your dreams without putting any holes in the wall.

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