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31 Cheap Things That'll Make You Actually Like Your Dorm Room

These things will also work in non-dorm homes, too!

1. A cactus tapestry to ensure that your new room doesn't suck-ulent.

2. A microfiber duvet cover your mom would actually approve of.

3. A macrame banner for a crafty way to cover your walls.

4. A neon sign you'll ~love~ seeing every day.

5. A pack of gold stickers to stick on your walls when wallpaper is not an option.

6. A tiny alpaca planter because plants automatically make every room better.

7. A rainbow wool garland that'll make a hue-ge difference in your mood once you hang it up.

8. Flamingo string lights to add some tropical vibes to your otherwise prison-like room.

9. A trendy wood lamp that will be your favorite companion when you're pulling your third all-nighter of the semester.

10. A wooden desk organizer to free up some desk space for napping when your all-nighter doesn't go as planned.

11. An eared laundry bag purrfect for dragging to the laundry room.

12. A large tapestry to cover up the cold stone walls and instantly make even the bleakest dorm feel cozy.

13. A faux fur rug you can pet when finals week stress hits and your family's dog isn't around to comfort you.

14. A geometric glass container to use as a terrarium or a jewelry box

15. Modern metal bookends for your textbooks — the things are so expensive you might as well display them properly.

16. A curtain of string lights to really make those bleak white walls ~sparkle~.

17. A Gudetama poster you'll really identify with when you're dragging yourself to your 9 am class.

18. A printed blanket to set the scene for a great new school year.

19. A floral duvet cover for a ~poppy~ of color to contrast those stark white walls.

20. A set of copper mugs to make pre-gaming super fancy.

21. A sloth or mermaid mood light for when you're ~hanging~ out and don't want to be ~floundering~ around in the dark.

22. A mermaid sequin pillow that changes colors when you pet it. You can even draw little shapes into it.

23. A cactus humidifier to keep things livable when the heat is blasting.

24. A mint shower caddy because if you have to walk to the communal shower, you might as well accessorize well.

25. A pack of gold wall stickers to make your living situation feel way more luxe than it really is.

26. An acrylic jewelry box that will make do when you don't have your full vanity from home.

27. A fancy piggy bank because it wouldn't feel like home without some form of a swear jar.

28. String lights that double as photo clips so you can shine some light on your pictures from home.

29. A citrusy throw pillow with a zippered pocket for your secret belongings. Orange you glad you know about this?

30. LED candles because real candles are against the rules but you still want the ambience.

31. And a pennant flag to remind you that yes, college is more than just partying.

You'll never want to leave your dorm again.

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