10 Examples Of Artsy Dorm Room Wall Art That Aren’t Posters

Finding dorm room wall art that isn’t the same old posters you’ve had since you were 12 can be hard to figure out sometimes, especially if you’re working with a small space that you don’t want to make look even smaller. However, we’ve come up with a list of 10 interesting wall art pieces that will transform your dorm room this year!

1. Dreamcatcher

Dream catchers are a perfect addition to any dorm room wall. They come in a vast array of sizes, styles and colours and as well as their symbolic meanings of catching your bad dreams and nightmares, they’re also a great form of dorm room wall art.

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2. Scratch Map

Scratch maps are great pieces for any dorm room wall. They’re big, bold and super fun! They can be used as a statement piece on any dorm room wall and you can pick whatever colour scratch map that most suits your aesthetic: black, white, copper or even super bright colours. Not only are they super fun to track your travel adventures but they’re also great conversation starters, perfect for getting to know your new dorm mates!

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3. Tapestry

Tapestries are a perfect piece of dorm room wall art because they look great to create a temporary statement wall that will add warmth and cosiness to any room! They are available in various colours and designs and look great with fairy lights draped around the edges for that extra bit of cosiness and comfort.

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4. A Print

Wall prints are perfect, affordable ways to glitz up your dorm room walls. If you’re a bit artsy and love DIY you could create your own digital or mixed media prints or if you’d rather just get some delivered straight to your door, they have tonnes of affordable, creative prints for sale online. The possibilities really are endless and there’s something out there to suit everyone.

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5. Chalkboard

Chalkboards are a great addition to your uni dorm room walls and can be used for nearly anything. You could write inspirational quotes; your daily affirmations; your weekly meal plans; to do lists or even just a doodle board. This is a great tool for any student wanting (or needing) to see any daily reminders they might have but also looks like a great piece of dorm room wall art.

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6. Wall Pennant

Wall pennants are super cool and there are so many different variations of them, varying from design to design, so there will be a style or design that will suit everyone. Some boast inspirational quotes, art, embroidery, designs or potentially even personal images. Wall Pennants are also easily attached to walls on temporary hooks, perfect for any uni dorm!

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7. Canvas

Canvas’ are great for adding some character to your uni dorm room. The unusual textured canvas can host a variety of art, photography or even personal images (a personal fave of mine!!). They come in many sizes so you’ll be able to find a spot in your room to fit a gorgeous, striking canvas.

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8. Flag

Flags, like tapestries, are great for adding comfort and cosiness to any dorm room and can really create a sense of home away from home. You can hang a flag of your favourite sports team, your country flag or even a flag of your favourite abroad football team. The choices really are endless and can be a really great addition to any dorm room wall.

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9. Paper Animal Head

There’s currently a new craze on self-assembled paper animal heads and they truly look super imaginative and creative. Not only are they a great talking point for any guests you have over but they are also a super fun DIY that you can do alone or as a group with your flatmates!

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10. Metal Shapes

Geometric metal shapes assembled in a collection on a section of your dorm room wall can look super refined and stylish. They’re detachable, easy to put up and a simple statement piece. What more could you want for some dorm room wall art that isn’t the same old posters!

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If you try out any of our suggestions of wall art, let us know in the comments!

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