100 DIY Dorm Room Decorating Ideas

The dorm is your child's first real home away from home. It's also a place — just like their childhood bedroom — where they can express their personality. And a dorm room is where your child — no matter how independent and self-reliant they can seem — can go to feel cozy, to regroup, to have a comfortable escape from the rigors of college. Read on for our tips on how to add character, style and warmth to a college dorm room.

Keep your dreams lofty and your head in the clouds with this oh-so-colorful DIY rainbow headboard made from pipe insulation tubes, vibrant fabric and project foam.

No need to splurge on pricey wall art for your college digs. Save your money for books (trust us!) and create a stylish statement above your dorm desk or bed with this easy, three-dimensional typography art project. All you need is a roll of corrugated cardboard and a few basic crafting tools.

Add a mid-mod look to a non-upholstered chair with colorful peel-and-stick wall decals that won't damage school-issued furniture.