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    Home » Holidays » Back to School » 100 DIY Dollar Store Dorm Room Ideas

    100 DIY Dollar Store Dorm Room Ideas

    Published: Apr 27, 2019 · Modified: Aug 20, 2022 by Stephy Leave a Comment This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    100 DIY Dollar Store Dorm Room Ideas

    Decorate your dorm room for less with these DIY dollar store dorm room ideas. From wall art ideas to stylish, space-saving organization ideas, there are over a hundred dollar store DIY Ideas here to decorate every inch of your dorm room without breaking the budget.

    Things You Can Get At Dollar Tree:

    • washi tape (called decorative tape at DT)
    • candles & candleholders
    • picture frames
    • jars, glassware & stoneware
    • office supplies
    • wrapping paper
    • decorative paper
    • poster boards & foam boards
    • faux flowers & floral supplies
    • craft supplies (Mod Podge, spray adhesive, yarn, clothespins, glitter & much more)
    • storage & organization supplies (bins, baskets, drawer organizers, contact paper, racks & shelves)
    • bed and bath items (shower curtain rings, toothbrush holders & more)

    School Supply Dollar Store Dorm Room Ideas

    Decorative Pencil Holder
    (using a toothbrush holder)

    Mason Jar Cubbies
    mason jars + e6000 glue

    Binder Clip Cable Organizer

    Travel Cord Organizer (using eyeglass cases)

    Recycled Glass Jars Turned Stylish Office Storage from Little House of Flour

    DIY Marble Pencil Holder from Crafts on Fire

    DIY Dry Erase Board from Two Twenty One

    Organizers from Cereal Boxes from One Good Thing

    DIY Paint Chip Calendar from DIY Projects

    DIY Tin Can Desk Storage

    Toilet Paper Roll Cord Organization from One Good Thing

    Washi Tape Power Cord from Design Love Fest

    “Where Am I?” Dorm Room Sign
    You can make this out of black poster board and decorative paper

    Clipboard Command Center from Tatertots and Jello

    Desk Organization from I Heart Organizing

    Homework Caddy from Laura’s Crafty Life
    Good idea to have pens, pencils, highlighters, & post-its all in one spot!

    Over The Shoe School Supply Organizer from Instagram

    Candle Holder Paperweights from Mod Podge Rocks

    Bathroom DIY Dollar Store Dorm Room Ideas

    Tiered Tray
    glass taper candleholder + white plate + white saucer

    Makeup Organizer (using a cutlery tray)

    Earring Organizer from Yesterday on Tuesday

    Paper Towel Bracelet Holder
    paper towel holder + gold spray paint

    Jewelry Organization Using Command Hooks from A Bowl Full of Lemons

    DIY Earring Display from Kevin and Amanda
    You could even hang this picture frame if you are lacking space.

    Paper Towel Roll Bracelet Organizer
    paper towel roll + glass taper candleholder + white spray paint

    Nail Polish Storage
    cookie jar with a metal lid + decorative knob (optional)

    Basket Shelving

    Dollar Store Makeup Holders
    glass taper candleholder + e6000 glue + cylindrical candleholders

    Dollar Store Bathroom Drawer Organizers from The Summery Umbrella

    Under the Sink Makeover from 320 Sycamore

    Hair Appliance Storage from My So Called Home

    Cardboard Box Basket from Elizabeth Jones Designs

    Home Decor DIY Dollar Store Dorm Room

    DIY Floral Letter from The Mrs. and Momma Bird

    Flower Clock
    faux flowers + cheap wall clock

    Ping Pong String Lights from The Snurznick Common Room

    $4 DIY No Sew Throw Pillows from An Excerise in Frugality

    DIY Gold Animal Jars from Bang on Style

    DIY Washi Tape Candles from Refunk My Junk
    You can get the brass candleholders at thrift stores. I see them all the time for a couple of dollars.

    DIY Picture Frame Clothesline from Click it Up a Notch

    Thumbtack Patterned Candles from The Blissful Bee

    Sparkling Spray-Painted Candles from Popsugar

    Picture Frame Key Holder from Buzzfeed

    Faux Flower and Wire Word Art from Lovely Indeed

    DIY Wrapping Paper Clock from Hello Glow

    Striped Washi Tape Doorway Decor from A Beautiful Mess

    Painted Clipboard Wall Art from HGTV

    Washi Tape Lamp Shade from Domestically Speaking

    Washi Tape Desk Edge from A Girl and A Glue Gun

    Picture Garland Wall
    clothespins + twine + photos + string lights

    Colored Paper Confetti Wall Art from Wee Birdy

    Mini Cup Light Garland from Rhiannon Bosse

    DIY Flower Headboard from Sweet Teal

    Thumbtack Monogram Wall Art from Vintage Paint and More

    DIY Planters from Wonderwood

    Striped Washi Tape Frame from Bombshell Bling

    Cupcake Liner Flower Lights from Oh Happy Day

    DIY Gift Bag Wall Art from The Craft Patch

    Egg Carton Flower Framed Mirrors from Wonderful DIY

    Cheap Wire Wastebasket Turned into a Bedside Table

    Washi Tape Shelf Edging from Aunt Peaches

    Washi Tape Picture Frames from Design Sponge

    Contact Paper Wall Art from Ahhh Mom

    Dollar Store Picture Frame
    frames + spray paint + glass taper candleholder

    Storage DIY Dollar Store Dorm Room Ideas

    DIY Storage Shelving from Hometalk

    DIY Fabric Covered Bins from Tales from a Cottage

    Metallic Rope Throw Basket from Lydi Out Loud

    Mail Holder Baskets from A House Full of Sunshine
    Could be used for things other than mail like completed or finished assignments.

    Pantry Organization from Alejandra

    $1 Stackable Plastic Bin Food Organizer

    Microwave with Crate Organization Underneath from I Heart Organizing

    Pill Organizer (source unknown)

    Picture Frame Glasses Organizer

    Cardboard Drawer Dividers from Krazy Coupon Lady

    Drawer Organizer DIY from Organized Mom

    Clothes Organizer

    Over the Door Food Organizer
    You can put ramen noodles, k-cups, snacks, utensils and more in the pouches!

    Closet Dollar Store Dorm Room Ideas

    Belt Organizer from Live Simply by Annie

    Tights Organizer from Lana Red Studio

    Plate Rack Flip-Flop Organizer

    Scarf Organizer from From the Desk

    Organizational Basks Under Shelving
    S hooks + dollar tree baskets

    Pipe Cleaners No Slip Clothes Organization from In My Own Style

    Hat Organizer
    curtain rings + hanger

    Shirt Organizer (using a soda tab)

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