Add color to a dorm room with sheets and a comforter. Use bright colors and patterns for a bold look. Employ a range of similar, muted shades for a subtle design scheme.
Use curtains that coordinate with your bedding. Use a tension rod to avoid drilling into the walls to install curtain rod hardware. Hang the curtains at the top of the window frame to create a dark space for sleeping. Install the tension rod above eye height to protect your privacy while allowing light into the dorm room.
Arrange wall decals in various compositions on your dorm walls. Change them periodically for a fresh look.
Hang up posters and photographs with a reversible tacky adhesive. Use only a small amount in each corner of the poster. Do not use any tacks or nails, which will damage the walls.
Store most of your items in storage bins for a clean, uncluttered dorm room. Place the storage containers inside the cabinets, on shelves or under your bed.
Place a few special mementos or a favorite, small collection to display on a shelf, night stand or your desk. Keep the rest of your valued items in a safe place, out of sight.