Looking to refresh your bedroom? There’s no better way to make your dorm room feel personal than by crafting your own decorations! If you’re aiming for a summery, vibrant vibe, these floral DIYs are perfect for you.
Adding a pop of color is easiest when surrounded by flowers, so we’ve gathered seven creative ideas to help transform your space.
Flower Wall Hanging
Wall hangings are a fantastic way to decorate dorm rooms, especially when you’re not allowed to paint the walls. They help fill up empty space and give your room a cozy, lived-in feel. Plus, with this floral DIY, creating your own hanging is simple and fun.
Start by using a long, straight stick or, for an alternative, paint an old wrapping paper tube pink to use as your base. Next, create ten long strands of faux flowers and string them together. Once done, hang the strands from your stick or tube. Add some faux leaves or vines along the top for a finishing touch, then fix the entire piece to your wall for a beautiful, floral display.
A Floral Dream Catcher
Dream catchers add a whimsical touch to your room and can even help bring peaceful sleep. But if you’re not into the traditional net design or feathers, why not opt for a floral version for a chic, bohemian vibe?
Start with an embroidery hoop as your base and wrap faux flowers around the frame, securing them with a glue gun. Then, hang various threads and yarns—mixing textures adds extra charm. While it might not catch your dreams like the classic version, this floral dream catcher will definitely elevate your space with its beauty.
Your Name In Flowers
A great way to add a personal touch to your room is by featuring the first letter of your name on your wall—and making it extra chic by crafting it out of faux flowers! This floral DIY is also a perfect opportunity to establish your room’s color scheme, simply by matching the flowers to your bedding, chairs, or rug.
The trickiest part of this project is creating the letter out of cardboard, but once that’s done, the rest is simple. Ensure your letter is hollow, then fill it with floral foam (a material often used by florists, which you can find at any craft store). Once the foam is in place, all you need to do is push the faux flowers into it, and they will stay put, creating a beautiful, personalized display.
Paper Flowers
Framing paper flowers is a great way to introduce texture into your dorm room artwork, and using music sheets instead of colored paper adds a unique touch. To make it even more personal, you could incorporate a page from a favorite novel or a map of your hometown.
For this DIY, you’ll need wire for the stems, paper of your choice, and glue. There are plenty of flower templates available online—just cut them out and assemble your flowers. Once they’re complete, use a felt-tip pen to add color to the edges for extra dimension. Finally, fix your flowers to a sheet of paper, frame it, and you’ll have a beautiful, personalized piece of art for your room.
Floral Paper Weight
If your desk could use a floral touch, these paperweights are a perfect addition. Whether for function or decoration, they add a vibrant pop of color without taking up too much space. Plus, this DIY is budget-friendly and simple to make.
Start by preparing your flowers using the same pressing method as for the pressed flower frame. Once your flowers are ready, gather some small pebbles and place the flowers on top. Cover them with PVA glue, and once it dries clear, you’ll have a stunning floral paperweight that’s both practical and beautiful.
Pressed Flower Frame
Pressed flowers are a beautiful way to incorporate real blooms into your room without the hassle of replacing them every week. When sandwiched between glass frames, they create unique and elegant artwork for your walls. Plus, they’re super easy to make!
Start with fresh flowers—ensure they’re dry, not damp from dew or rain. Place them between two sheets of parchment paper, then press the paper between the pages of a heavy book. For added weight, stack a few more books on top (you might need to borrow some from the library!). After about two weeks, your flowers will be fully dried and flattened, ready to be framed. Just be careful when handling them, as they’ll be quite delicate.
Flower Mirror
Similar to a floral letter, decorating your mirror with faux flowers is a fantastic way to tie in your room’s color scheme and give a boring black-framed mirror a fun makeover.
To make this floral DIY, gather plenty of faux flowers and trim their stems. Then, use a glue gun to securely attach them around the frame of your mirror. If you want to take it up a notch, add fairy lights to the flowers for a glowing, magical effect that will make your mirror selfies even more stunning.
CONCLUSION
These floral DIYs are a fantastic way to personalize your dorm room and add a touch of creativity and color to your space. Whether you’re crafting a floral dream catcher, decorating mirrors, or making paperweights, each project allows you to infuse your own style and personality into your room. Best of all, these DIYs are easy, affordable, and fun to make. So, get creative, embrace the beauty of flowers, and transform your dorm room into a vibrant and welcoming space that feels truly your own!
