The most important college essentials for boys that you don’t want to forget!
This post is all about dorm rooms for guys.
One of the most important parts about a smooth and seamless transition into college life is having a dorm room that makes you feel at home. A lot of girls get really excited about the idea of decorating their dorm room, but it’s also important for every boy to find ideas of dorm rooms for guys that they really like!
You probably don’t have a lot of space to work with, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have a dorm room that reflects your personality and makes you feel really good.
Enter: Pinterest. But DON’T run away yet…
I know; probably the last thing you want to do is spend time on Pinterest finding good dorm room ideas, and then spend a bunch more time scouring the internet for all the dorm room essentials that suit your needs.
So, I’ve done it for you.
This post has a few ideas of great dorm rooms for guys, with links on all the most important products from each photo so that you can get started on your college packing as quickly and seamlessly as possible!
This post is all about dorm rooms for guys.
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COOL DORM ROOMS FOR GUYS:
1. The organized guy
This is perfect for guys who want to keep things neat, organized, and minimal.
You won’t need to bring along tons of dorm room bedding or spend crazy amounts of money on dorm wall decor. This idea keeps it super simple, and gives your dorm room a super clean and organized finished look!
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2. The low-maintenance guy
Okay, so maybe you want a simple dorm room idea that can still look good even when there’s a little bit of mess or clutter. Let’s be real, college life is going to be busy and you won’t always have time to keep your room 100% organized.
That’s where neutral, thick bedding or a big rug come in. Keeping it to solid colours rather than having patterns everywhere will help your room not look like total chaos when things are a little out of sorts.
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3. The sports guy
Love sports? Think about getting some posters, jerseys, or banners of your fave teams and putting them up on the wall for some super simple decor that you’ll always like seeing!
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Linking this because the Montreal Canadiens are my favourite sports team haha but you can basically search any sports team or even college sports team on Amazon and you’ll probably find the flag/banner you want!
4. School spirit dorm room
When in doubt, do it like Rory Gilmore. One dorm room decor classic is to put up a bunch of decor that screams school spirit. You really can’t go wrong with this one!
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Sometimes you can find school-themed decor on Amazon or elsewhere online, but your best bet is to just get it from your school’s book store/gift shop!
5. Stick to the things you love
Love travelling? Football? Adventure? Scenery? Whatever it is that you’re into, just grab a few staple decor items that will reflect it, like how this room did by keeping it neutral but adding in a world map tapestry and some motivational throw pillows. This is such an easy way to customize dorm rooms for guys!
6. Your fave shows and movies
Are you a mega fan of certain movies, TV shows, or celebrities? There are so many ways you can incorporate that into your dorm room.
Putting up posters or getting bedding of your favourite movies/characters is one simple way of how to decorate a guy’s dorm room.
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Here’s the link to an Avengers poster similar to the one pictured, however obviously this room inspo works for any movie/TV show/celebrity so just search whatever entertainment you’re a fan of and you should be able to find tons of relevant decor!
7. The gamer guy
So, I know this looks super intense and complicated, but it’s actually not that hard to recreate.
If you’re a gamer, then maybe having a good gaming setup is really important to you so that you can make the most of your downtime in college. You can recreate this gamer boys dorm room decor with just a few staple items! (all linked below)
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(You can easily use this bedside shelf to attach to your bed and stick the projector on for a super easy setup!!)
Okay, so I couldn’t find a bedside monitor shelf that clips onto the bed the way it shows in the photo. But getting a big lap desk like this will still allow you to have the monitor wherever you want on the bed, at whatever angle is the most useful. So I think in terms of functionality, this lap desk is actually an even better option!
8. The music lover
There are sooo many ways you can create an awesome music-themed dorm room, and having a vinyl wall is just one of the many great music-related dorm rooms for guys.
You can also grab a guitar-themed shelf like this or print out some of your favourite album covers for your wall.
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9. The minimalist guy
Not a huge fan of decor? Keep it simple. There’s nothing wrong with plain walls, as long as you like ’em!
I’d still suggest keeping your dorm room organized and functional with a reading lamp like this, under-bed storage drawers, and bedside shelves.
10. Wallpaper & your fave brands
Putting up cool wallpaper like this white brick dorm wallpaper is a great way to instantly make your dorm room look so much better. Pair that with a few posters of your favourite brands, and you’ve got a great no-fuss, cool dorm room.
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11. The man cave
The man cave idea is great because it can really be whatever you want it to be.
Hang your hat collection, grab a string of lights, put up a couple posters or a flag, and you’re good to go.
Plus, turning your bed into a day bed with comfy pillows and this pillow chair is a great way to give your room a little more of a homey feel.
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12. Skateboard wall
Using skateboard decks as decor is honestly one of the most genius dorm room ideas for boys. You can also use them as shelves to put stuff on, if you hang them up with the flat part out.
Obviously, this works best if you already have a solid deck collection; otherwise, it just gets expensive. But if you like skateboarding, this dorm room idea might be perfect for you!
Which boys dorm room decor will you be getting for your college dorm?
This post was all about dorm rooms for guys.
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