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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