With the hustle and bustle of both move-in weekend and syllabus week, it’s only common to push aside room decorating until later in the semester. Decorating a living space can take hours and lots of money, though with do-it-yourself decor, you can easily add your own unique style to your room without spending loads of cash. Check out these simple DIYs that will spice up plain white walls and empty desks.
Hanging Wall Grid
If you own a polaroid camera, you probably understand the struggle of losing polaroid pictures left and right. With a simple hanging wall grid, you’ll have plenty of space to show off your polaroids while also adding a clean look to a boring wall. All you have to do is buy a white mini grid panel, which can be found on Amazon for as little as $7. To hang the polaroids, buy small clothespins that can be found at any craft store. Aside from photos, you can also hang other items from the grid, like a pair of sunglasses or postcards. The geometric look of the grid adds a clean and modern effect to any white wall. If you want to add a splash of color to your room, you can also spray paint the grid the color of your choice.
Flower String Lights
Fairy lights are always nice to add a whimsical feel to your room, but adding flowers can add a pop of color to plain string lights. The artificial flower section at craft stores have an array of different flower types and sizes, and they will never wilt and die. Just cut the plastic stems off the flowers and arrange where you want the flowers to be placed on the string lights. Make sure to use a hot glue gun to ensure that the flowers won’t fall off.
Mason Jar Pencil Holder
Dixie Cup Garlands