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August 12, 2011 by Lindsay

Dorm Room Decor

Have you been to the big box stores lately?? They are bursting with back 2 school supplies and dorm room décor. I love it!

I have always been a lover of school supplies, I still am {I am an admitted dork}. I was that kid who couldn’t wait to go back to school shopping for fun glittery supplies {you know the one’s from Lisa Frank}, scissors, backpacks & lunchboxes, clothes & shoes. Well, nothing has changed, except the Lisa Frank look. I am way out of school and college, but every year I can’t help but to breeze through the dorm décor and school supplies to see what fun things they came out with now!!

In college, I had the most adorable dorm room and apartment décor. I had a blast changing it up year to year and showcasing my personality while doing it {it didn’t help I was in interior design school}. So, for the love of all things back to school, I decided to carry on the dorm room décor tradition from last year {dorm room duo 1 and dorm room duo 2} and create a few room boards dedicated to all things collegiate!

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Here’s the breakdown for Bold & Beautiful:

1. Speak your mind on this fun marker board from Bed Bath & Beyond

2. Have the at home feel in your space with this adhesive headboard from Urban Outfitters

3. Add some whimsy to the space with these cute wall flowers by Umbra

4. Show the Love with this print from MadebyGirl

5. Put a pop of pattern into the space and make your room ultra cozy with this Chevron rug by Urban Outfitters

6. Complete the look with this bold and floral bedding from Target

7. Create a dorm that feels like home with this bedside table from Bed Bath & Beyond

8. Light up your desk to study with this sleek light from Bed Bath & Beyond

9. Pile the clothes in this laundry hamper from Bed Bath & Beyond for an easy tote

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 Here’s the breakdown for Sweet & Dainty:

1. Get girly and add some fun to your walls with these nickel wall dragonflies by Umbra

2. Keep your schedule organized with this elegant marker board by Bed Bath & Beyond

3. Keep your bathroom tidy with these sweet pink bath accessories by Bed Bath & Beyond

4. Add some personality to the space with this Live What You Love print by MadebyGirl

5. Keep your dorm tidy with these straw storage boxes by Bed Bath & Beyond

6. To complete this girly & sweet look, add this ruffled beddingto the mix from Urban Outfitters

7. Get cozy on the floor with this fun floor cushion by Kas Delphine

8. Add a little pattern to your dorm with this great cushioned desk chair by Target

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Here’s the breakdown for Geometric & Stripes:

1. Set the tone of your space with the patterned bedding by Target

2. Mark your space with your initials with these acid etched letters by Urban Outfitters

3. Throw your clothes in this fun washing machine hamper by CB2

4. Get your school supplies or toiletries organized in this rolling drawer set by CB2

5. Hang up your jackets, book bags and towels on these guitar hooks by Bed Bath & Beyond

6. Sit at your desk with comfort in this dark gray chair by Bed Bath & Beyond

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  1. Vanessa says

    August 12, 2011 at 7:52 am

    LOVE THIS. I am a lover of dorm decor too… every year I look forward to seeing what fun colors and styles that come out!!

    Great post!

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  2. Sarah says

    August 12, 2011 at 7:59 am

    Fun post- I like the bold & beautiful scheme best… especially that fun chevron rug!!

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  3. Kristy Swain says

    August 24, 2011 at 10:19 am

    These are fabulous dorm designs!! I love them all! I am probably pinning them. 🙂

    Reply
  4. Kristy Swain says

    August 24, 2011 at 10:22 am

    Would you be interested in a guest post on my blog about these boards and designing for a dorm room?

    Reply

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