Choosing posters is the first step to turning a dull and drab dorm room into something personal and bright. If you’re looking for some great designs then start with this list of our favourites.
If you want something unique for your walls, then choose an original piece of art like this pink and blue painting. Not only will the swimming pool scene have you dreaming of your summer holidays and bring some brightness to your walls, but the cute pastel pink is perfect if you want something girly. It’s also a great poster for anyone wanting to incorporate a theme colour into their room. Matching pink pillows, duvets or a rug will complete your dorm room décor.
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If you want to incorporate a theme colour through your wall art but the previous more minimalist design isn’t your thing, then a bright and detailed collage could also work. Highly detailed posters can make for great wall art, containing so much that you see something new every time that you look at them. This particular design has everything from pink cranes to a harbour of boats, but there are so many collage posters out there that you’re bound to find one you’ll love.
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Student dorm rooms are often full of people’s favourite movie posters so if you’re a fan of Studio Ghibli then why not choose this design. Though the original movie posters themselves can look good, choosing a more subtle reference like this one will mean it is only recognisable to true fans and to anyone else it will simply look like pretty scenery. Taken from the Spirited Away when Chihiro takes the train across the water, the posterized version of the scene will have you dreaming of a more whimsical world.
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If you want some wall art that will help you escape city life for a while then this night time forest scene is perfect. The artsy, collage style and textured look is absolutely gorgeous and will have you wishing for a weekend out in the countryside. The bold and darker colours will also look great in contrast to a plain dorm room, creating a focal point and transforming your space.
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If you want something bold then the original book cover for The Great Gatsby is perfect. This posterized version is a great piece of wall art for a literature student or just a fan of the novel. Aside from showing your love for Gatsby, it’s also just a really cool vintage piece of art that will work if you’re trying to give your dorm room a more retro feel. Gather some more art deco pieces to really add to the theme.
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If you do want some wall art that will give your room a vintage feel but you’re not really into Gatsby, then a vintage vogue cover makes for a really cool poster. This particular water colour design is a great way to inject some retro stylishness into your dorm. It can also be a great way to start a large mood board if you surround it with more vintage fashion posters or old magazine pages that you are no longer going to use.
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Not everyone likes to fill up their room with tonnes of décor so when it comes to wall art, opting for minimalist designs will keep your room feeling clean and stylish. While minimalist art can be anything from flowers to an anchor, female figures or hands are also pretty popular. They can give a feminine and artsy touch to your room with their elegant designs and will stand out on your wall without looking too cluttered .
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If you want a minimalist poster that also has a little more colour then look at minimalist movie posters. More unique than the original movie posters, there is minimalist art for most of your favourites and this Breakfast At Tiffany’s design is truly charming. The orange and pink will bring a pop of colour to your walls and the sketched style of illustration is very stylish. Besides, who doesn’t want Audrey Hepburn on their wall?
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Minimalist posters don’t just come in cute pastel designs, they also come in bright pink and we totally love this bold design. Covered in the lyrics to Grease Lightning and with a black and white silhouette of Sandy in that iconic outfit. If you want something bold for your walls then it’s perfect and will definitely brighten up a dull dorm room.
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If you want something a little more low key than a hot pink Grease poster then vintage flora and fauna posters add a more subtle pop of colour. This butterfly design is just one of many, with similar styles of poster featuring everything from plants, crystals and birds all the way to dinosaurs. You’re bound to find something you like.
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Vintage travel posters are perfect for anyone who feels wanderlust while stuck studying at uni. Not only are they great if you like a retro look but the style of art that they use usually features bold blocks of colour that make for the perfect wall art. If you want to make your dorm even more personal, you could purchase travel posters for places that you’ve visited or those that are still on your bucket list. What better posters to have than those that will make you dream of faraway places every time you’re feeling bored?
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The distinctive style of retro travel posters is so popular that people have adopted it to make alternative movie posters. Much like the minimalist movie pictures we mentioned above, these retro designs provide a stylish alternative to the typical posters. There are travel posters created for various movie settings including this beautiful pink art for The Grand Budapest Hotel. If you haven’t seen this movie, there are also designs for The Great Gatsby, Star Wars and even Disney.
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