This post includes 16 stunning dorm Christmas decorations you’ll definitely want to copy this holiday season!
Are you already blasting Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas is You” on full volume at 8 am in the morning? If so, I don’t blame you, because same. For me, Christmas has already started before Thanksgiving is even over, lol!
We’re all excited about Christmas because not only does it mean that we’ll be getting gifts from our secret Santa, but we also get to decorate our living space! Woohoo! And if you’re spending the holiday season on campus this semester, you’ll have the opportunity to get really creative and transform your dorm room into a winter wonderland!
Christmas decorations don’t always have to cost a lot of money and take a lot of effort. With a bit of creativity, you can decorate your entire dorm room without breaking the bank. In this post, I’ll be sharing some of my favorite dorm Christmas decorations that I’m sure you’ll love as well!
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16 Dorm Christmas Decorations Ideas
1. Red Green And White Tassels
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Tassels are a super easy decoration idea that can really transform your dorm room into a Christmas wonderland. If you’re on a tight budget, I’m sure you can easily recreate these without having to spend a lot out of pocket.
You can hang these festive tassels either on your headboard, dorm wall, or above your window. Honestly, you can hang them literally anywhere and it’ll probably turn out gorgeous!
2. Dorm Christmas Door Decorations
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Show off your dorm Christmas decorations to everyone on your dorm floor!
This is a pretty simple decor idea. All you need to do is use gold wallpaper (or gift wrapping paper) to cover up the dorm door, then tape artificial garland in a zig-zag shape to create the impression of a Christmas tree. Add some festive ornaments on top, and maybe even some dazzling Christmas lights. And Walaaa! A stunning dorm door decor that everyone will love!
3. Stockings Wall Decor
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Stockings don’t always have to go on Christmas trees. Hang them right next to your dorm bed, or anywhere you want, and it’ll still create a super festive vibe in your living space!
If you’re sharing your dorm room with a roommate, you can even consider getting matching stockings to make your dorm Christmas decorations more coherent. To make it even cuter, you can exchange gifts with your roomie on Christmas eve by placing gifts in their stocking. Then have a little gift-opening party the next morning! How cute!
4. Christmas Vibe Pillows
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It’s Christmas! So guess what…it’s time to swap your regular pillows out for more Christmasy ones! Okay, you don’t have to actually throw away your pillows, you can just add new Christmas-themed pillow covers on top.
Just changing your pillow covers can make a huge difference to your entire dorm aesthetic, and it doesn’t take much effort at all!
5. Non-traditional Christmas Tree
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I’ve never seen these Christmas trees before, but I’m loving it!
If you’re more of a minimalist and also just don’t feel like buying an entire Christmas tree and decorating it. You can definitely consider getting this non-traditional yet elegant mini Christmas tree.
It’s much easier to put together than a traditional one. And with the LED lights that already come with it, you won’t have to spend extra money on buying the lights separately.
6. DIY Straw Bag + Garland
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I actually got this super gorgeous Christmas decor idea from one of my favorite Youtubers, Shannon Leeman! Here’s the video that I got this inspiration from. It’s in Spanish, but you won’t need to understand it in order to see how pretty her decor ideas are. Definitely go check it out!
If you already have a straw bag in your wardrobe, then this is the perfect time to put it to use! Simply add some garland and red cherry decor in there, and you can replicate this look!
7. Snowman Fridge Decoration
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I absolutely love this Christmas decor idea! Because the fridge technically is already a “snowman”, but we’re just doing him a favor and adding some adorable features to bring him to life.
You can either purchase the decorative stickers online, or save money by making your own! Just cut out colored papers and use double-sided adhesive tape to add your decor to the fridge.
8. Simple Christmas Wreath
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I feel like Christmas wreaths are almost a must-have decor during the holiday season. You can hang these either on your dorm door, or above your bed!
These wreaths are definitely on the pricier side. But I think it’s a good investment if you can take good care of it, and make it last for several Christmas holidays.
9. Christmas Wall Art Printables
Decorating your dorm room wall with Christmas wall art doesn’t mean that you have to spend a lot of money! There are tons of free Christmas art printables online that you can download and print out using the school’s printer. For example, these gorgeous Christmas printables by On Sutton Place, and this winter wonderland vibe wall art by Yellow Bliss Road
Put these printables in nice picture frames, and there you go! A super affordable Christmas decor idea that won’t break the bank.
10. Christmas Aesthetic Picture Wall
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This is probably one of my favorite dorm Christmas decorations ideas. Because even if it’s not Christmas anymore, you can still leave this decoration on your headboard without it looking out of place.
It’s extremely elegant, and you can get really creative with it by adding aesthetic photos and artwork on there. And the string lights are just a cherry on top to brighten it up.
11. DIY Christmas Pine Cone Centerpiece
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How freaking gorgeous is this? I’m literally soooo in love with it. And I’m definitely stealing this decor idea for my future home.
Again, this decor idea is super affordable. Use any glass container that you can find at home, and pour in some pine cones, then wrap it around in delicate string lights! Walaaa! An absolutely magical centerpiece that you can also place on your desk, or anywhere you like!
12. Cozy Christmas Blanket
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Christmas can get really chilly, even if you live in Sunny California! So don’t forget to wear an extra pair of socks at home, and maybe even get a cozy fleece Christmas throw to snuggle up in! Imagine, with a delicious cup of hot chocolate in hand, and a cheesy rom-com playing on Netflix…Ugh! A total Christmas vibe!
Invite your friends over and cuddle up in this warm festive blanket. It’ll be a nice little bonding experience, lol!
13. Reindeer Christmas Dorm Decorations
If you’re afraid that your Christmas dinner guests won’t be able to find your dorm room, this is definitely the decor idea that you should go for! I mean, honestly one of the cutest DIY Christmas decorations I’ve seen!
Except for the string lights, everything can be made by yourself. All you need is a little bit of artistic skills and patience, haha!
14. Creative 2D Christmas Tree
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This is such a genius way to set up a dorm Christmas tree. And definitely another one of these DIY Christmas decorations that you should copy this holiday season.
It’s absolutely perfect for tiny dorm rooms where you probably won’t have enough space to place a full-size Christmas tree. With just a bit of creativity, you can make a 2D design look 3D! Also, you can literally create as many Christmas trees as you like with this decor idea. As long as you can find a 90-degree angle to put it on.
15. Adorable Snowman Using Boxes
Do you have a bunch of spare boxes from Amazon laying around in your dorm room? Put them to use this holiday season and make adorable snowmen out of them.
Simply wrap the boxes up in white paper, draw on the details, and add a little scarf and beanie for a nice finishing touch! Super cute and easy!
16. DIY Fireplace With Cardboards
No fireplace in your dorm? No worries! You can create your own out of cardboard. Here is a DIY tutorial that you can follow along with.
This is a great DIY Christmas decoration idea that you can do if you’re done with finals, and have some extra time on your hands!
Get Creative With Your Christmas Dorm Decorations!
There you have it! These are my favorite 16 dorm Christmas decorations that I’m sure you’ll be able to recreate this holiday season.
Spending Christmas at school doesn’t have to be boring and depressing. Make your dorm room extra cozy and inviting by adding dazzling string lights and Christmas decorations. Even if you’re the only person to appreciate it, you will put yourself in a much merry and festive mood!
Also, you can 100% reuse almost all of these Christmas decorations. I know some people like to leave their Christmas decor up all the way till February (me…) But even after you reluctantly take them off, don’t just throw them all away. Store it in a box and save it for next Christmas! This way, you’ll save a lot of money and effort when the holiday season rolls around next winter.
xoxo
