17 Magical Ways to Spruce Up Your Dorm Room For Christmas 2022!
INTRODUCTION
‘Tis the season to be jolly Fala Lala Lalala!
Christmas is getting closer! Do you feel the holiday spirit already?? If you don’t, I totally understand. It’s hard being away from home for the holiday season. But there are little things you can do to spruce up your dorm room to get ready for Christmas.
Keep reading to discover some of the best Christmas dorm decor ideas to get into the festive holiday spirit!
COOL DORM ROOM CHRISTMAS DECOR IDEAS
- Mini Christmas tree
- Christmas stockings
- Christmas candles
- Christmas ornaments
- Christmas wreaths
- Christmas wall hanging
- Christmas door decor
- Christmas wallpapers
- Holiday wall stickers
- Fairy lights
- Star fairy lights
- Photo clips string light
- Advent calendar
- Door tags
- Holiday mugs
- Tinsel garlands
- Christmas pillows
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AWESOME WAYS TO SPRUCE UP YOUR DORM ROOM FOR CHRISTMAS!
This is one of the easiest and cutest ways you can decorate your dorm room for Christmas. You likely won’t have the space for a full Christmas tree in your dorm room, but you can always put up this small tree instead. SO CUTE, right? You can’t go wrong with these mini Christmas trees.
I’m sure you’ll get some awesome ones at your nearby local stores, but if you want to buy them from Amazon, you can check some cool ones below.
This is an easy Christmas dorm room decor idea. A great way to get the festive feel is by hanging these Christmas stockings. You can hang them on your door, wall, or cupboard. Aren’t these designs super cute?! You can also get matching stockings with your roommate. Hanging stockings is a wonderful way to spruce up your dorm room for Christmas.
P.S.: If your roommate has one of these, be sure to surprise them by putting a little gift from “Santa” in their stockings!
Who doesn’t love the smell of warm, freshly baked gingerbread cookies, hot chocolate, and peppermint?
Science has shown that scent, emotion, and memory are all intertwined. So it’s no wonder that Christmassy smells evoke strong emotions and memories. If you can’t be home for Christmas, the next best thing you can do is time travel with these Christmas-themed candles.
Not only are they excellent dorm room decor, but they will also brighten your mood and keep you fresh. There is also a candle that is scented “Home Sweet Home.” Isn’t that sweet?!
No holiday decoration is complete without Christmas ornaments. They’re not expensive and give your college dorm room an amazing, cheerful look. They sparkle and shine and come in various colors and sizes, so you can mix and match them according to your theme. You can hang them on your windows or balconies, so people from outside will know that Christmas is here!
The great thing about this Christmas dorm room decor is that you can hang them anywhere, and they’ll still look amazing. You don’t need to overthink about where to put them. They’re an excellent way to spruce up your dorm room for Christmas
You can hang a wreath outside your door or anywhere inside your room, from your desk to the wall. Hanging a wreath is a great Christmas dorm room decor because it pops out and complements your other holiday decoration. Nowadays, many Christmas wreaths come with lights to light up your room.
Hanging Christmas signs on your wall or anywhere else in the dorm room is an excellent way to incorporate the holiday spirit into your life. Christmas wall hangings are so cute and adorable and literally takes just seconds to hang up! It’s a great way to spruce up your dorm room for Christmas 2022.
Nothing screams Christmas more than these Christmas banners for your door. People can see these in your dorm room from far away. Christmas decorations are a family tradition for many people. This super pretty and catchy door decor will make you feel at home for the holidays. They also come with and without lights.
Putting Christmas wallpapers is an easy way to instantly transform your dorm room’s look. You get so many designs and a variety of wallpapers!! You can choose based on your color choice or theme. You can opt for the high-end luxurious designs, but if you’re on a budget, here’s an easy way to decorate your wall for just under 10 dollars.
All you need is a holiday-themed holiday-themed wrapping paper sheet and tape it to your walls, and lo and behold, your dorm room will be transformed into one of the nicest, most festive-looking rooms just like that.
I know dorm rooms generally don’t have fireplaces, but what if.. you could make everyone jealous with this realistic-looking picture of a fireplace? This a fabulous way to spruce up your dorm room for Christmas 2022.
If you think that holiday wallpapers are too big a commitment for you, what about these adorable holiday wall stickers?! You can stick them anywhere you like and also decorate multiple walls with just one pack of stickers. I instantly fell in LOVE with this design!! It’s a great way to decorate your dorm room for the holiday season in 2022.
Is any holiday decoration truly complete without fairy lights? I don’t know what it is about them that transforms the whole vibe of the room. In my opinion, this is one of the easiest ways to prep your dorm room for Christmas.
Just hang some fairy lights, and you’re good to go! It helps that they come in a variety of shapes and sizes: heart-shaped, star-shaped, white, yellow, and multicolored. You sure don’t need to worry about running out of options with this Christmas decoration!
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Instead of regular fairy lights, you can opt for these pretty star lights. I personally find the cute star-shaped lights best suited for Christmas. And the best part is you can use them all year round, so they’re a must-buy to decorate your dorm room for Christmas 2022.
Being away from your family can be difficult, but it’s especially hard during the holidays. While you can’t be there with your family. You can feel their presence by putting up these photo clips string lights. You can display photos of your loved ones and feel closer to them this Christmas. It’s a great way to spruce up your dorm during Christmas and make your room pretty all year round.
13) advent calendar
I love LOVE the concept of advent calendars!! There’s just something so satisfying about getting a gift every day. The anticipation of opening it and the surprise of not knowing what will be inside it make it a great combination! They also make for great Christmas dorm room decor as you put them on display on your desk or table. Just looking at them will brighten your mood.
I found these two super awesome Advent calendars on Amazon. One is a Gemstone advent calendar with 24 different gemstones you can open daily. And it comes with jewelry settings so you can create unique jewelry to wear throughout the year. So unique and cool, right?!
The other one is organic herbal tea advent calendar. With this Advent calendar, you can drink a delicious flavor of herbal tea every day for 24 days. It’s also great for your health; as you know, taking care of your health when you’re a college student is essential.
Door tags are a great way to spruce up your dorm room for Christmas. Your dorm room might already have standard door tags, but the holiday season offers you an excellent opportunity to switch those for prettier, Christmas-themed door tags!
You can even make these DIY at home. I thought this tutorial was very helpful. A simple Pinterest search will show you many easy ways to make them. This is an excellent Christmas dorm door decoration idea to try out this year!
Everyone will see these pretty name tags from the outside, so you’ll be lifting up everyone’s spirits by putting these festive door tags. These generally come in packs, so you can switch colors daily or hand them to your friends and dorm room neighbors so you all will have matching Christmas door tags!
15) holiday mugs
The problem with many Christmas dorm room decoration items is that they’re seasonal. Don’t you feel sad when it’s time to remove the tinsel garlands and Christmas stockings?! You won’t face this problem if you buy Christmas holiday-themed mug!
They’re practical and cheap and a great way to enjoy the holidays. Something about drinking hot chocolate from these special, themed cups feels so magical!
I thought these two designs were super cute! It wasn’t easy to choose just 2 designs because there are so many cool ones out there!!
The great thing about this Christmas dorm room decor is that a simple garland instantly transforms the entire room’s look. You also get these tinsel garlands in a lot of colors and textures. You can decorate your mini Christmas tree with these pretty garlands or hang them as holiday decorations. They’re so sparkly and can transform your college dorm room’s entire look and feel.
You probably spend most of your time on your bed, so you can buy holiday pillows to decorate your bed during the holiday season. They make for great Christmas dorm room decor. Plus, you’ll feel comfy and cheerful looking at them or snuggling them. The great thing about pillows is that you can also take them while traveling. So don’t miss out on the opportunity to buy holiday-themed pillows for Christmas 2022.
FINAL THOUGHTS
So, these are some awesome ways to spruce up your dorm room for the holiday season in 2022 and celebrate Christmas away from home. If this list seems too daunting or you’re too lazy to start, my advice is to start small. Pick one item you liked the most from this post and put that in your room. You’ll feel great and automatically feel like doing more and more once you start.
Don’t stress too much about it. It’s supposed to be a time filled with happiness and joy, so do whatever feels right for you! Have you tried any of these ideas? Which is your favorite?
Let me know in the comments below!
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