Clever Hacks for Decorating a Small Dorm Room

• Waverly Loft Bed, from $1,199

Whether you can add risers to your dorm-issued bed or you have the luxury of being able to bring in your own, having a lofted bed will not only create a sleeping oasis, but also make your small dorm room feel so much bigger. We’re loving this simple loft bed from PBteen with a chic brushed brass railing.

• The Emily & Meritt Faux Headboard Tapestry, $39

Turn your dorm room bed from blah to glam in one simple step. Simply hang this headboard tapestry, available in black or gold, on the wall behind your bed, and voila! You’ve got a bed suitable for royalty.

• Self-Adhesive Wallpaper, Botanical, from $98

So long, cinderblock walls and hello, peaceful floral oasis! With this self-adhesive, removable, and environmentally-friendly wallpaper, your dorm walls will be in full bloom in no time.

• Hand-Turned Mason Jar and Lid, from $29

Hair ties, paperclips, pencils, and pens—these items can create clutter in no time. Keep them organized in these simple and sweet mason jars, and never curse a messy surface again.

• Iron Entryway Shelf, $98

This iron entryway shelf is perfect for all the things that you need to grab when you’re rushing out the door to get to class: keys, ID, phone, papers, and that letter you’ve been meaning to mail to Grandma.

• Balinese Tassel Baskets, from $78

• Carter Triangle Bracket Wall Shelf, from $89

Dorm rooms are notoriously compact and don’t usually afford much space for displaying decorative items. Well, why not go vertical? These modern hanging wall shelves come in three sizes and, when stacked and staggered, can jazz up your walls while creating a space to display your favorite treasures and photos from home.

• Reema Floor Cushion, $198

While your dorm room probably won’t have enough room for an actual couch, it’s nice to have an option for guest seating that isn’t a desk chair or a bed. This comfy floor cushion presents the perfect solution.

• 3-Tier Metal Utility Cart, $30

It’s not until you’re sharing a college dorm room with what could be a total stranger that you really begin to appreciate the concept of versatility. For example, this rolling cart can be a nightstand, extra storage for clothes, a coffee bar, or a bookshelf.