Revamped Dorm Room with Cinder Block Walls: Strategies to Make the Space More Warm and Welcoming
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Decorating cinder block dorm rooms can be a challenge, but with a few creative solutions, you can transform your space into a stylish and inviting haven. Here are some practical and non-damaging ideas to help you make the most of your dorm room.
Firstly, consider hanging curtains to add texture and softness to the walls. Linen or velvet curtains create a fresh and airy feeling, making the room appear larger than it actually is. Tension rods are a great option for mounting curtains without causing damage to the walls, and a set of two magnetic tiebacks is ideal for cinder block walls.
DIY wall art and photo walls are another excellent way to personalize your space. Framed prints, canvas paintings, or collages with cohesive color schemes or themes can be easily hung using damage-free adhesive hooks or washi tape. A photo organizer for creating a gallery wall is also available, measuring 31.75" wide by 27.75" high and able to fit up to 30 photos.
Large fabric tapestries are another option for introducing color and pattern to your walls. They can be hung over beds or desks for style and inspiration, and a small macrame tapestry made from wool is available. For a more whimsical touch, a floral tapestry can make your dorm room feel as if it exists in a field of wildflowers.
Temporary wallpaper is another quick and easy way to add style to your cinder block walls. A plaid peel-and-stick wallpaper is available, as well as a charming and elegant floral vines and rustic blue background peel-and-stick wallpaper. These options can be used as an accent wall idea, adding color, pattern, and texture to your space. However, it's important to note that peel-and-stick wallpaper should not be used to hang heavy items.
Leaning 1-inch foam boards wrapped in fabric or printed vinyl against the walls is another method for decorating cinder block walls without mounting. This is a suggestion from professional home remodeler and designer, Danny Niemela.
Floating shelves can add character to dorm room walls and can be mounted using adhesive strips. A frameless pinboard can also add character to the cinder block walls in a dorm room, and can be mounted with included 3M adhesive strips or leaned against the wall.
A jewelry holder can be mounted to the wall using double-sided tape, providing a place to hang necklaces. A cotton canvas tapestry is available, which can bring a beachy elegance to cinder block dorm room walls.
Overall, prioritize non-damaging, removable solutions such as curtains, tapestries, self-adhesive hooks, and temporary wallpaper to uniquely and effectively decorate cinder block dorm walls while respecting dorm rules. These options help cover or visually soften the rough texture of cinder blocks while personalizing your space.
[1] Magnetic tiebacks: https://www.amazon.com/Magnetic-Tiebacks-Curtain-Decorative-Wall-Mounted/dp/B087KJ6N3G [2] Damage-free adhesive hooks: https://www.amazon.com/Command-Hooks-Adhesive-Strips-Pack-Large/dp/B00006I639 [3] Washi tape: https://www.amazon.com/Scotch-Magic-Tape-Washi-Assorted/dp/B001G95QQ0 [4] Removable wallpaper: https://www.amazon.com/Tempaper-Removable-Wallpaper-Faux-Marble/dp/B07CQ3JJ8Q [5] Drywall overlays: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Drywall-Express-Drywall-Overlap-Sheet-1-2-in-x-4-ft-x-8-ft-10467/202638570
- Interior design ideas such as hanging magnetic tiebacks for curtains or using damage-free adhesive hooks for DIY wall art can transform your dorm room's interior-design, making it a personal and stylish haven.
- A home-and-garden touch can be brought to your cinder block dorm room with large fabric tapestries, temporary wallpaper, or leaning 1-inch foam boards wrapped in fabric or printed vinyl, all of which provide a removable and non-damaging solution for interior design.
