TikTok-Inspired Dorm Decorating Ideas for 2023

Whether you're moving into your first-ever dorm room or simply heading back to the halls this fall, there's probably one thing that's top of your mind before you even consider which classes you'll have to take: decorating your dorm.

It's exciting to think about all the possibilities, as your dorm really is your first home-away-from-home that feels truly yours (yes, even if you share the space with a roommate).

But how exactly should you decorate said dorm? Only you can be the true judge of that, but TikTok also came through this year with a few solid ideas worth incorporating into your own room. With that said, here are some of our favorite TikTok-inspired dorm decorating ideas for 2023.

Matching Bed Sets

From your comforter to your pillows, matchy-matchy is in for 2023—especially if you're planning on living in a shared room with a roommate you already know. Coordinating bed sets (think pillows embroidered with the letter of your name, matching colors and similar setups overall) make the space seem more cohesive and just downright cute, which makes everything less dorm-like and more home-like as a whole.

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Also read about: Ways to Make Your Dorm Room Feel More Like Home

 

Think Pink

Whether you thank all the Barbie hype or Pantone's color of the year, pink is still very much in for 2023—and nothing makes that more clear than all the dorm décor trends we're seeing all over TikTok. You don't have to go all out Barbiecore to enjoy this trend, either, as a couple pops of magenta here and there can go a long way in terms of adding life and visual interest to the space as a whole.

 

Area Rugs

When it comes to decorating your dorm, it's time to think outside of the bedding you buy and the art you add to your walls. Area rugs add so much to any room, and they make a dorm seem so much more mature without trying too hard in the process. You don't need to spend a fortune on one, either, as places like Target and Amazon have plenty of options that are suited to the small spaces of a dorm.

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Neon Signs

Light up your room (literally) with something other than the sterile fluorescent lights it's built with by adding a bright neon sign. Bonus points if it says something fun, but a good color can also take your room from basic to brilliant real quick.

 

Also read about: Dorm Must-Haves for 2023

(Faux) Greenery

You might not be able to keep a real plant alive given the less-than-ideal natural light situation you've got going on in your dorm, but that doesn't mean you can't still enjoy the natural vibes that plants bring to a room. TikTok is loving fake vines draped on the walls, but you'll also find faux potted plants all over your feed if you're looking for other ways to incorporate this 2023 trend.

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Now that you've explored some fresh-from-your-feed dorm decorating ideas, it's time to actually start setting up said space. For all the must-haves you'll need to set yourself up for success this school year, click HERE for our list of dorm items you didn't know you needed.