Dorm Room Decorating Ideas: Parisian
If you fancy yourself a Francophile, embrace the Parisian aesthetic with all things vintage and romantic. Bring a sophisticated spin to a sweet bedset with an otherwise black and white color palette. Instead of breaking your college budget on expensive odds and ends, search antique stores for dignified details, like decorative drawer pulls, weathered side tables, and ornate mirrors.
Supplement the school-issued furniture with colorful folding tables and chairs that are as cute as they are compact. An abundance of ruffled linens and frilly throw pillows should be balanced by sleek stripes and lots of noir extras. Don't overlook finishing touches like heart-shaped knick-knacks, worldly souvenirs, and shiny metallic accessories, which bring a certain je nais se quoi to any abode.
Faded Hearts Comforter Set, $14.99 to $89.99. macys.com.
1/21Desk Chair
Lounging never felt so luxurious! To make any dull dorm room pop with prettiness, opt for a delicate desk chair.
PB Teen Loop Chair, $29-$149. pbteen.com.
2/21You don't have to live in France to sweep visitors off their feet in a dorm decked out with ooh-la-la accessories.
3/21Door Stop
An easy way to make instant friends? Prop your dorm room’s door open with a cute conversation-sparking door stop, which serves as a whimsical figurine when not in use.
Eiffel Tower Door Stop, $12. urbanoutfitters.com.
4/21Heart Paperweight
Keep your most important papers in place with a sleek weight that adds serious style to any desktop.
Perpetual Kid Heart of Gold Paperweight, $13. perpetualkid.com.
5/21Coffee Maker
Caffeinate in the cutest way possible with this pretty pink coffee maker that will whip up enough java for you and your roommate.
Cuisinart Pink 4-Cup Coffee Maker With Stainless Steel Carafe, $30. bedbathandbeyond.com.
6/21Patterned Rug
Complement your floral-print bedspread with a neutral-colored, prettily-patterned rug that will make your cold hardwood floors cozy.
PB Teen Lattice Rug, $169-$699. pbteen.com.
7/21Trashcan
Conceal your trash in what may be the most elegant wastebasket ever made; buy a second to store your recyclables.
The Container Store Brocade Waste Can, $20. containerstore.com.
8/21Vanity Tray
A vanity tray is a great way to keep your little lovables in one place dress up your dresser.
Urban Outfitters Cut Lace Vanity Tray, $24. urbanoutfitters.com.
9/21Laundry Bag
A ruffled laundry bag is almost pretty enough to make a trip to the laundromat feel glamorous. Well, ...
Urban Outfitters Ruffle Laundry Bag, $39. urbanoutfitters.com.
10/21Key Hook
Install a cute hook next to your door, and you’ll never lose those pesky keys again.
Urban Outfitters Heart Key Hook, $12. urbanoutfitters.com.
11/21Pink Trunk
Space in a dorm room is scarce, so stow away any out-of-season clothes with a trendy trunk.
PB Teen Dorm Trunk, $199. pbteen.com.
12/21Electric Kettle
Never underestimate the power of an electric kettle. From ramen to tea, all of your epicruean essentials will be within an arm’s reach—with or without a kitchen.
Sunbeam Electric Kettle, $18. target.com.
13/21Throw Pillow
Striped accents keep a feminine pink comforter from looking too cutesy.
** Faded Hearts Decorative Pillow Back, $15. macys.com.**
14/21Alarm Clock
Running late to class is a definite don’t, so be fashionably on time with the assistance of a chic antique alarm clock.
T-Bell Analog Alarm Clock, $15. bedbathandbeyond.com.
15/21Sticker Frames
Avoid holes and broken fingers with sticker frames that make for easy decorating.
Butch & Harold Sticker Frames, $20. pbteen.com.
16/21Dirt Devil
The only bonus of having a small dorm room? Clean-up is simple—and stylish, too, if you’re using this hand-held sweeper.
Dirt Devil Easy Lite Hand Vac, $15. target.com.
17/21Night Stand
This nightstand is not only adorable, but also easily portable for moving in and out.
PB Teen Go-Anywhere Bedside Table, $99. pbteen.com.
18/21Mirror Shelf
A mirror is a must for doing your makeup in your dorm room, and this one includes a handy little shelf for storing your beauty products.
Urban Outfitters Mirror Shelf Jewelry Holder, $39. urbanoutfitters.com.
19/21Desk Lamp
Lose the glaring overhead lighting, and opt for a classic desk lamp inspired by iconic fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli.
Robert Abbey Delta Schiaparelli Pink 22 ½ High Table Lamp, $151. lampsplus.com.
20/21Picture Frame
Decorate your desktop with photos of BFFs from home (and new friends, too!) in fashionable frames.
The Paris Apartment Bridgitte Frame, $98. theparisapartment.com.
21/21Ruffled Shower Curtain
Does your dorm room come equipped with a private bathroom? Make the most of it with a beautiful shower curtain.
Urban Outfitters Corner Bloom Shower Curtain, $79. urbanoutfitters.com.
