The winter holidays are right around the corner and in no time, it will be November, and then Thanksgiving, and then Christmas! It's time to start thinking about decorations. And if you're living in a tiny cement-block shoe box of a dorm room, then you're probably ready to start decorating so you can forget about the small space you're living in. Here are the best ways to decorate your dorm in the easiest, but most creative ways possible.
1. Hang Christmas LIGHTS
Hang as many strands of lights as you possibly can to turn your boring dorm room into a winter wonderland.
2. Cover All Of Your Windows With Gel Clings
There are millions of different window clings that are Christmas-themed, and some are adorable.
3. Or Make Your Own
All you need is hot glue, parchment paper, and LOTS of glitter.
4. Put Up A Mini Christmas Tree
You might not have enough space for a full-sized tree, but a mini Christmas tree fits in the smallest spaces (and your budget!) to light up the room.
5. Or Put Your Christmas Tree On The Wall
Maybe you don't even have room for a mini tree, but you surely have enough wall space to make a tree out of Christmas lights! And then add ornaments for an even cooler effect.
6. Get a Wreath to Hang on the Door
Surprisingly, the dollar store has a incredible decoration selection, including wreaths. But if you can't find one you like there, make your own! Buy a styrofoam ring at Michael's and then glue on anything Christmas-y, like the bows on this one.
7. Get a festive plug-in
It's not Christmas if it doesn't smell like Christmas! Get a plug-in that smells like pine, cinnamon apple, or freshly baked cookies to make your dorm smell especially festive. (Or just make cookies, if you have a kitchen!)
8. Reuse Some Old Bottles By Painting Them
Paint bottles either a pretty red or green color and then fill them with pine, holly, or fake flowers to display on your desk or table.
9. Decorate Your Door Like A Fireplace
If you're living in a dorm with boring white walls, what's a better way to spice up the whole building than decorating your door?? I definitely recommend creating a fireplace like shown here.
10. Or Make A Real Fireplace
If you have the space, create a real fireplace in your living room out of boxes and construction paper or wrapping paper! You'll have a place to put the tree next to, a place to hang the stockings, and a place for Santa to enter with all his gifts.
11. Lastly, Cut Out Lots Of Paper Snowflakes
It will give you something to do while you watch Netflix and they'll look great hanging everywhere in your room! Added bonus: you can leave them up all winter long.
Have fun decorating! And HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
