Dorm Room Decorating Ideas: Rustic
Artsy girls who take a DIY approach to style should embrace all things homemade when it comes to dorm decor, too. Turn simple sketches into framed works of art, and embrace crafty hobbies—earthy flower arrangements, wooden looms, and baskets of yarn bring a homey feel to your home away from home.
Hit up antique stores for knick-knacks, flower vases, and and retro lamps. Flea markets are a gold mine for woven rugs, cool pottery, and ornate necklaces that can decorate your walls. Pull it all together with a warm floral print bedset paired with striped sheets and pillows. As long as you keep everything, from the bedding to the wall decor to the rugs, in the same color family, your room will be delightfully nonchalant.
Teen Vogue Fields of Dreams Comforter Set, $79.99 to $89.99. BedBathandBeyond.com
1/14Make your dorm room feel cozy with cute knick-knacks and crafty accessories.
2/14Lamp
Forget harsh fluorescent lights—hang this geometric dome lamp above your desk or bed for a dreamy glow.
Icosa Lamp, $160. areaware.com.
3/14Rug
A super-soft faux fur rug brings a little vintage charm to any room and the neutral color will coordinate with you and your roommate’s bedding.
Faux Sheep Skin Rug, $100-$180. urbanoutfitters.com.
4/14Side Table
Surface area is limited in such a small room, so look for compact side tables that can squeeze into tiny spaces. This sleek metallic one even has shelves to stash textbooks.
Pharmacy Side Table, $130. urbanoutfitters.com.
5/14Poster
Instead of papering your walls with the same movie posters every else owns, frame a quirky print or two.
’I Make Pretty Things’ Framed Wall Art, $40. urbanoutfitters.com.
6/14Cushion
Keep a few extra cute cushions on hand; these decorative pillows that double as additional floor seating.
Crochet Round Pillow, $34. areaware.com.
7/14Mirror
Not only will this mirror make your room look larger, but the decorative frame will punch up your white walls.
Icosa Lamp, $160. urbanoutfitters.com.
8/14Bowls
A stack of decorative bowls are a must; not only can they serve as a catch-all for odds and ends, but they’ll come in handy for a quick bowl of cereal.
Streak-Dye Bowls, $6. urbanoutfitters.com.
9/14Pland Holder
A plant adds life to a dorm room, and this rustic hanging planter will display your flora in style.
Jute Hanging Planter, $20. urbanoutfitters.com.
10/14Chest
Not only can this rattan chest store extra linens and out-of-season clothes, but it also works as a table.
Byholma Chest, $60. ikea.com.
11/14Photo Holder
Too short on desk space for framed photos? Display your favorite snapshots on this unique "bird on a wire"-inspired wall decoration.
Bird on a Wire Photo Holder, $13. areaware.com.
12/14Desk Mirror
There’s no need to do your makeup in the communal bathrooms. This desktop mirror is as practical as it is pretty.
Winter’s Perch Mirror, $148. anthropologie.com.
13/14Jewelry Tree
Display your favorite baubles on branches of this whimsical tree-shaped jewelry holder.
Wish Jewelry Tree Holder, $78. anthropologie.com.
14/14Butterfly Chair
This soft shearling-esque butterfly chair is sturdy enough for long study sessions—but cozy enough for afternoon naps.
Butterfly Chair, $50. bedbathandbeyond.com.
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