16 Super Cute and Easy Desk Decor Ideas For College Dorms and Apartments
If you are looking to make your desk area more exciting, these desk decor ideas are going to be your new favorite thing! Your space is going to look absolutely amazing.
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Whether you’re in a dorm room or college apartment, if you have a desk, you should 1000% be decorating it. This is such a great space to have some functional decor.
Decorating a desk makes it easier to store more and helps the space look a lot cuter. Especially if you’re in a small dorm, this is going to make such a difference.
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add color
I am all for all the neutral looks that are trending right now but don’t forget to have some fun with your desk decor and add some color.
You can still get the minimalist, natural feel and have a couple of pops of color in your decorations!
use a bulletin board/wire grid
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If you have some wall space in front of or around your desk, decorate with a bulletin board or wire grid. These are so cute for some decor and super practical for hanging up reminders for yourself.
I love using bulletin boards to hang little momentos from college.
pretty organizers
If you are planning on having organizers out on your desk, find some pretty ones to make it look nicer!
My favorite place for cute desk organizers is Home Goods. This is definitely a hit-or-miss store, but you can usually find cute stuff.
If you are struggling to find desk organizers here, try also looking in the bathroom section. My desk organizers for college are actually bathroom counter organizers that I just use for school supplies.
letter board
A letterboard is a cute little addition to hang on the wall near your desk or lean up on your desk.
If you need some inspiration for some quotes to add to your board, I’ve got you covered: 39 Letter Board Quotes To Light Up Your Day.
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flowers and plants
I think my favorite desk decor idea of all time is adding flowers and plants to your desk. These make the space feel so much more lived-in and homey and make for such cute decor.
You can get fresh flowers and plants or go with fake ones if you don’t want to worry about keeping them alive.
have a calendar
A calendar is a great practical decoration that will definitely come in handy. While I use my Google Calendar for all the little things throughout my day, I love having a desk calendar as well for bigger things.
On my desk calendar, I’d write about birthdays, trips, school breaks, and other big events going on that month.
less is more
When it comes to desk decor ideas, the biggest thing to remember is that less is more, and a little goes a long way.
Your desk will look the best if it has minimal decor and items sitting out, instead of a million things floating on the desk. It will look so much cleaner with less!
cute lighting
One of the most impactful ways to get cute desk decor is by having good lighting. Depending on the lighting you already have in the room, you might need to do a lot or a little in this area.
Having some sort of desk lamp is always a good idea and can help improve the mood of the desk.
Little fairy lights around the desk are also such a cute touch.
get a cute chair
Most of the time, desks are pretty boring and either white or wood colored. To make things more exciting, get a cute chair for your desk.
If you already have a chair, you can also get a chair cover to make it look a little bit nicer.
drawers organizers
Desk decor doesn’t stop at just the parts that you see right away. Keep the decor and organization going in the drawers, and use some drawer organizers.
Whether you are organizing school supplies, makeup, or random junk, these organizers are going to be life-saving.
use journals as decor
If you are into journaling, they make great decorations for your desk. You can find a cute bookend at stores like Target or Home Goods and stand them all up on the side of your desk.
This looks super cute and also gives you easy access to all your journals.
use a rolling cart
If you need some additional storage, a rolling cart is the perfect thing to get. These hold so much stuff and will help you fit everything you need near your desk.
You can also buy bins or baskets to go on each shelf to really make the most of the cart and keep things organized.
peg board
A pegboard is another functional decor piece for a desk. It is so much fun to get different attachments and figure out what you want to keep on your board.
If you have some free wall space, this is a great option.
add a desk hutch
Another storage idea is to put a desk hutch on top of your desk. These things are absolutely amazing and will hold so much. They help you store extra and also give you an opportunity to decorate.
They definitely take up some space on the desk, but I think they are totally worth it.
use floating shelves
If you are going for a simple and classy look, floating shelves are perfect to fill up some wall space. These are great to hold some small items and give you some space to decorate.
They look super impressive for any desk.
add a personal touch
Finally, with all your desk decor and organization, remember to add a personal touch to your desk. If you have a desk hutch or floating bookshelves, add a picture frame or two.
Decorate with things that you love, photos with family and friends, and more to make your desk space feel personal to you.
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