The holidays are upon us and that means finding cute and trendy Christmas dorm decor to spice up your dorm room. These dorm room decorations are bound to get you and your roomies in the Christmas spirit!
Warm blankets, fuzzy pillows, twinkly lights, the smell of our firewood scented candle burning. Oh yes, winter is the best season for decorating. Between the Hallmark movie reruns and hot chocolate by the fire, there’s nothing we love more than the Christmas season. Well, actually.. the decor! We love decorating for the holidays. There are so many ways you can do this too!
Being at school during the holiday season doesn’t have to feel boring or un-festive. There are a ton of different ways you can make your dorm room feel and look like you’re at home for the holidays. If you’re looking to decor-up your dorm a little, keep on scrolling for some more information! We discuss a few of the ways you can make your dorm room look festive for Christmas.
The Best Christmas Dorm Decor
1. Mini Christmas Tree
It’s not Christmas without a Christmas tree! Although you can’t fit a full size in a dorm room… unless you can- y’all are a lucky bunch!- you can still have a mini one to celebrate this time of year! This is a great way to spice up your Christmas dorm decor for the holiday season, without spending a ton of money. Target actually sells some super cute pre-lit 3ft trees you can use in your dorm this year.
Looking to recreate it?
Click here to purchase from Target
2. String Lights
You cannot go wrong with string lights! This is something that we suggest leaving up all year round, as they just make your dorm room feel more cozy and comfortable. However, string lights are totally festive. You can snag them in a rainbow of colours or even just a neutral warm white, either way… they definitely make you feel like you’re in a winter wonderland. Hang them around the room, along your bed frame, or even just around the window frame. Super cute!
Click here for string lights from Amazon
Click here for the waterfall lights from Amazon
3. Christmas Pillows
Pillows are such an easy way to decorate without doing too much work. They add a ton of elevation to the room and they’re cozy looking and feeling. More pillows, cause why not? If you have pillow inserts, just snag some pillow covers for them!
Want to recreate it?
Click here to purchase from Target
Click here to purchase pillow covers from Amazon
4. Christmas Tree Picture Wall
Grab some of your most favourite pictures and throw it into the shape of a Christmas tree on your wall! Elevate the whole experience with some string lights and a little star up top.
Want to recreate this?
Click here for lights from Amazon
5. Garland
Put some garland around your bed and window frame! We love the look it brings and totally elevates your space. Garland comes in multiple different styles from tinsel to artificial Christmas tree… you can grab it all. Add some string lights (or buy some that already has it) and decorate your space.
Click here to purchase from Amazon
6. Decorate Your Door
This is a fun and simple task that can elevate your dorm room experience! Decorate your dorm door with some wrapping paper, bows, etc! It’s a great way to show your Christmas spirit! You can do the inside or the outside, it’s completely up to you. This one down below did the inside with a wreath and recreated a fake fireplace with stockings! The one just below features two roomies as reindeer. Too cute!
Want to Recreate this?
Click here for the Tinsel Garland
Cheap & cute wreath from Target
Click here to snag wrapping paper from Amazon
7. Hang Ornaments
Grab some ornaments and hang them up! If you don’t have a tree available, use the window. It’s a great way to utilize your space and hang some extra decor here and there. Hang up whatever ornaments you feel fits your space! There are so many colour options out there, so get crafty.
Want to recreate this?
Click here to purchase from target!
8. DIY Christmas Tree
DIY your own tree! Snag some faux garland, string lights, and light up star. You can attach this to your dorm room wall and choose how big you want it! Super cute and zero space required.
Want to recreate it?
Click here to purchase from Target
9. Set Up Cute Christmas Table Decor
Looking to recreate it?
Click here to purchase from Amazon!
Find these mini trees at Target
10. Christmas Smells
You need to hit all of your senses, not just your visuals. Yes, decor can visually entice you and make you feel like it’s Christmas time. But! So can hitting your sense of smell. There are a ton of different candles out there that will help you smell the Christmas spirit. Snag your favourite Christmas smell to help you fully surround your dorm room in the holidays.
Click here to purchase from Etsy!
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