Looking for preppy dorm room ideas? These super cool preppy dorm rooms are a perfect inspiration!
There’s literally nothing as exciting as decorating your college dorm. I mean, seriously, with so many decor styles out there, can you blame anyone? 🙃
If you’re obsessed with having a cute dorm room, you will ~love~ this preppy aesthetic that has become one of the most popular dorm room trends this year.
Yup, I’m talking about mixing patterns, cool colors, fun vintage prints, and lots of preppy decor. Basically, a bright and cheerful dorm room you’ll actually enjoy living in!
Keep scrolling for some cool ideas to transform your dorm into a stunning and dreamy preppy room.
PREPPY DORM ROOM IDEAS
1. Decorate with Wall Prints & Posters
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One of the best and easiest ways to achieve that preppy dorm room aesthetic is to fill up the empty wall space with fun collages and wall arts!
Just like this dorm that has a huge designer poster next to the bed, you can also hang up colorful posters without damaging the wall.
This way, it makes your room look so cool and adds a bit of your personality!
You can usually find super cute and affordable preppy prints on Etsy, so I’d recommend checking there. You’ll find lots that you’ll love!
2. Accent with Colorful Rugs
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I’m in loveee with this cute preppy dorm! You can take your dorm room to the next level by adding a colorful rug. It instantly brightens up the space and makes it feel so homey.
The colorful rugs linked below are soo cute and would look soo good in any style dorm!
Any rug with a bit of character and a pop of color is perfect for a preppy space.
3. Incorporate Vibrant Pillows
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Decorative pillows do wonders in a preppy room! Of course, you’ll want to go for vibrant patterns and textures when choosing throw pillows for your dorm bed.
Mix and match throw pillows you love for a pop of color on your bedding. This is an easy but amazing way to decorate your dorm, making it feel extra bright and fun!
4. Don’t Be Afraid of Mixing Patterns
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How stunning yet simple is this dorm room? The layered all-white bedding, mismatched pillows, and grey headboard create such a cozy and welcoming look.
When designing a preppy dorm, mix all different kinds of patterns and prints! A great way to start with is bright pillows and fun wall prints.
5. Get Yourself A Preppy Bedding
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Obviously, you’ll need bedding for your dorm, so why not go for super cute ones that will make your bed look luxurious and comfy? 😉
Preppy bedding and comforters are top-tier and there are a ton of options to choose from.
Fill up your bed with floral patterned bed sheets, pillowcases, furry throw blankets, and cushions!
I’ve linked some preppy comforters below that are such a steal. This has to be one of my favorite preppy dorm room ideas I’ve ever seen!
6. Add Dalmatian Wallpaper
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Peel and stick wallpaper plays a huge role in achieving that preppy dorm. This animal print dalmatian wallpaper is SO trendy and creates preppy vibes in your room without damaging the walls!
This would be super easy to do yourself, all you need is black and white wallpaper from Amazon and use it to make a statement on your dorm walls.
I’m obsessed with this whole room because it proves you can mix wild patterns and neon and make it all work together.
7. Pink & White Dorm
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This dorm room is SO pretty! I love how there’s minimal decor that makes the place look light and refreshing.
Once again, the huge wall prints have stolen the show! Covering them with gold frames is SUCH a good idea and adds a bit of character to them.
8. Lightning Bolts & Smiley Faces
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Okay, the ambiance in this room though! The cute lightning bolts and smiley faces are all the craze right now and the ~ essence ~ of any preppy aesthetic.
This dorm is the perfect example of adding fun and bold elements that will bring cheerfulness, positivity, and charm to your room.
9. Accent with Hot Pink
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This one is for all the girly girls out there that love pink! Accent your dorm with all kinds of pink posters, blankets, and a statement pink rug to really brighten up the space.
I’m in love with everything about this room and want to completely copy the whole look!
10. Make Your Seating Area Look Fancy
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Another great place to decorate and add a pop of color is your seating area! If you have space for a seating area, you’re so lucky because this blue couch is *preppy* dream perfect.
Accent with preppy throw pillows and a blanket to complete the look. All your friends will definitely want to hang out in your room! 😉
11. Preppy Blue Dorm
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If you love blue, this dorm room is for you! I really like how she stuck to a color scheme which makes the place look so cozy and coordinated.
This is one dorm inspiration you can take from this dorm. Before going design crazy, choose a bright and pastel foundation color.
Not only will it help you create an idea of what you can accent and curate your decor around, but also makes the whole process of dorm decor super easy!
12. Use Bright Colors
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Once again, this dorm inspiration is the perfect example of how to use bright colors like hot pink in your preppy dorm room design!
Even with the tacky dorm furniture provided, she still made it work by adding accents of bright color all around to balance it.
This way, it keeps the room feeling airy and welcoming.
13. Personalize Your Side
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Preppy style is all about personalization, which is why adding a personal touch on your side of the room (like a monogram above the bed) makes the space feel uniquely yours!
14. Match With Your Roommate
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Roommates that match together, stay together ✌️. But seriously, doesn’t this dorm look like it needs to be put in a museum??
My favorite thing about this dorm is definitely the accent headboard and butterfly stickers that instantly radiate cheerful and positive vibes.
Coordinate with your roommate and get matching bedding and a shared dresser that doubles as a nightstand. You can even go furniture shopping together, which makes everything SO much fun!
15. Add Lamps to Illuminate The Space
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Another important key factor of a preppy dorm is to have as much natural lightduring the day as possible.
Additionally, you’ll want to bring in fancy lamps because the dorm lights alone make the space look dull and dark.
You’ll see a HUGE difference when you have lamps as extra lighting in your room.
You can also add some string lights, or a trendy preppy neon wall light to help create a fun preppy vibe at night!
16. Incorporate Preppy Accessories
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Love preppy aesthetic so much? Include it in your room accessories! Whether it be a stylish makeup mirror on your desk, or a preppy jewelry dish to store all your rings and bracelets.
All in all, try to get accessories that are both functional and cute to make the most of your space!
Here are some more preppy dorm accessories you can get:
- Ring holder
- Wall collage prints
- Preppy coffee table books
- Cozy chair
- Laundry basket
- Pen/Makeup brushes holder
- Sunset lamp
- Mini Fridge
These are all the preppy dorm room ideas you’ll want to copy.
