We've kept this image from Danny Seo's blog in our archives for a long time just waiting for the right moment to use this bit of inspiration. We love that Danny was able to transform a dorm room into something warm, fun and graphic with just one material, very little money and a little bit of time:
DIY Dorm Room
Daily Danny
The big secret in this room is the use of large construction paper to create the grid on the back wall. Not only does it make the room a lot more interesting but it's easier than painting and there's no mess to clean up. Construction paper fades over time, but in a dorm room you don't have to worry about longevity. And since the investment is minimal you can take the risk and use a couple of hours on a weekend to transform an otherwise dull space.
Of course nice bedding, a picked up space and some plants are a nice bonus, but start with the walls.
Check out the before picture here.
(Image: Daily Danny)
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Love the colours. Big impact for such a low cost--sweet. I'd ditch the blinds, try some other window treatment perhaps?
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This isn't what I would have done with the space, but it's very visually appealing and I love that he's made the effort. I always wondered how people could live in regular undecorated dorm rooms - so depressing. Especially if you only have one room, it's so important that it be livable and have a little bit of style! I love that this person spent the time to do this - and that it cost so little. This should definitely be an inspiration to those who are currently living in dorms or who have a hard time seeing how they can update a space without a lot of money.
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There's nothing less inspiring than a boring 'prison cell' like dorm room so I applaud anyone who wants to bring a little color or imagination in! :)
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I love cheap dorm room fixes! When I was in school, I got chinese lanterns of different colors and hung them from the pipes. It gave it a colorful solar system look. Then I blue-tacked coins from around the world on my wall in a cool shape, which was both interesting graphically and fun souvenir-wise.
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love the swatches.
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