17 TikTok Dorm Transformations That Will Make You Want To Do Better

    Because no one should have to spend their semester looking at school-issued furniture.

    Andrea Reindl
    by Andrea Reindl

    BuzzFeed Contributor

    It's a truth universally acknowledged that dorm rooms are the ugliest living quarters on the face of the planet (well, not counting jail cells).

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    With spring semester closing in quickly, you're probably dreading heading back to your dreary dorm. But it doesn't have to be that way!

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    There are tons of beautiful, doable dorm room examples you can look to online to inspire you.

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    Here are 19 gorgeous TikTok dorm transformations to inspire you to do better this year:

    1. Not everyone has room to squeeze a futon into their living space, but if you do, go for it!

    2. String a blue light around the top of your ceiling to give your dorm a funky, club-like glow.

    @izzyycanoutas

    ayooo dorm room checkkkk☺️☺️☺️☺️ #dorm

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    3. If you're a sneakerhead, why not incorporate your shoe collection into your decor? If you got 'em, flaunt 'em.

    4. Nothing elevates a dorm room like temporary wallpaper. Stick on some faux-brick paper, and watch how your dorm transforms.

    5. Posters may get a bad rap, but if you have a bunch in the same style and color scheme, they can actual create a super-classy gallery wall.

    6. Creating a statement wall over your bed is the perfect way to elevate a boring dorm room.

    7. Actually, statement walls look good just about anywhere...

    @lexizend

    let’s hope i don’t get sent home in a month🥺 #dormtok #apartment #fyp

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    8. Go all out and create your dorm's aesthetic around different shades of one color.

    9. Don't be afraid to experiment. If you see something you like on Pinterest or TikTok, try it out in your own space! That includes temporary wall paper, twinkle lights, added furniture, and DIY artwork.

    10. Surprisingly, simply moving your furniture around can give your underwhelming dorm room the glow-up it so richly deserves.

    11. If you want your room to look like the gorgeous dorm inspo you see online, make sure to invest in some sturdy bed-raisers and plenty of throw pillows!

    12. If you have a roommate, coordinate with them to see if you both can land on a vision that works for both of your tastes.

    13. Work with what you've got. If the furniture in your dorm comes in mustard yellow or seafoam green, get creative. Search online for other (inspiring) rooms with the same decor.

    14. If you're truly not happy with your dorm furniture, consider modifying it with furniture skin that is more visually appealing.

    15. If you're the responsible type, consider adding plants to your room to make it feel more home-y.

    16. It sounds too good to be true, but sometimes just hanging up some curtains can transform a place from dull to damn.

    17. Once again, just changing up the lighting can make miracles happen.