Dorm Room Decorating Ideas: English Rose
Transform your dorm space into a room fit for a queen with décor inspired by high-class British society. Feminine details like floral patterns and ruffles will add coziness to your new collegiate quarters.
Hunt for pastel decorations with rich gold accents and intricate details to give off an expensive vibe on a college budget. Try swapping plastic bowls for fine china printed with pretty roses to add a touch of whimsy to your everyday dorm life. Finally, finish off your space with some unique wall art and your room will look like your own personal Buckingham palace.
1/19Channel Kate Middleton and give your space a dose of glamour with items inspired by Britain's high society.
2/19Teacup and Saucer
This polka-dotted china is as functional as it is pretty; it can serve as storage for rings, delicate bracelets and loose change.
Royal Albert Dinnerware old country roses polka rose cup and saucer, $20. macys.com.
3/19Table Lamp
A table lamp is great to have for late-night study sessions. Adding a colored shade like this one will ensure your roommate can still get a good night’s sleep.
PBteen scallop table shade, $14-35. pbteen.com.
4/19Picture Frame
This antique-looking picture frame is ideal for displaying a picture of you and friends on your dresser.
Anthropologie amore weathered frame, $28. anthropologie.com.
5/19Mirrored Shelf
Dress up cinderblock walls with a mirror. This one can multitask as a jewelry hanger and display area for your cosmetics.
Urban Outfitters mirror shelf jewelry holder, $25. urbanoutfitters.com.
6/19Dry Erase Calendar
This vintage-inspired dry erase decal will help you keep track of your class schedule and important test dates.
PBteen vintage frame dry-erase calendar decal, $69. pbteen.com.
7/19Pillow
This plush, pleated pillow is a great way to accent your bedding and make your twin-sized bed feel a little cozier.
Urban Outfitters pleated rose pillow, $36. urbanoutfitters.com.
8/19Phone Case
Give your phone a Victorian upgrade with this garden-inspired case.
Urban Outfitters fun stuff floral phone case, $16. urbanoutfitters.com.
9/19Bowls
Enjoy a quick bite to eat between classes while using these floral bowls. They are also microwave-safe, a must for any college student’s dishware.
Royal Albert Dinnerware country rose chintz bowls, $35. macys.com.
10/19Pillow
This accent pillow will add both texture and color to your bed.
Teen Vogue sweet floral accent pillow, $25. jcpenney.com.
11/19Wall Art
Wall art adds interest to drab dorm walls. Vintage keys are easy to hang, and will look great next to a framed photo or interesting poster.
J. C. Penney set of 10 vintage keys wall art, $25. jcpenney.com.
12/19Rug
A rug with a bold print like this one makes an artsy statement and instantly brightens any room.
Safavieh handmade chatham roses ivory new Zealand wool rug, $204. overstock.com.
13/19Paper Lantern
This quirky printed lantern adds extra lighting, and will look chic hanging above your bed.
Urban Outfitters handmade paper lantern, $16. urbanoutfitters.com.
14/19Vanity Tray
Display your most glamorous products, like perfume bottles and compacts, on this mirrored tray.
Touch of Class baroque mirrored vanity tray, $30. touchofclass.com.
15/19Keepsake Box
Keep college memories like photos and ticket stubs safe inside this personalized monogram box.
Pottery Barn monogrammable luggage silver-plated jewelry box, $27. potterybarn.com.
16/19Calendar
After each month, cut out and frame the detailed botanical prints to create unique wall art.
Cavallini botanica 2013 poster calendar, $22. calendars.com.
17/19Decorative Bowl
Display your go-to makeup products or nail polishes in this decorative pink bowl for easy to grab access.
Ikea yngaren, $8. ikea.com.
18/19Mirror
This gilded mirror will instantly give any space an upscale vintage vibe.
Matalia oval mirror, $150. jcpenney.com.
19/19Candle
This compact candle will fill your room with a pretty glow and classic, clean rose scent.
Diptyque rose candle, $65. barneys.com.
