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The Deal with Dorm Decor: Defining Your Space

April 15, 2024

Lighting Expert, @lightsdotcom

With back-to-school around the corner, a new dorm room is ground-zero for the next steps in a student’s personal evolution. Living on campus is all about coming into your own: your schedule, your relationships, and your own place. Moving into your new dorm is the time to take the space and turn it into a reflection of your personality for your individual needs.

String Lights & Lit Decor

String lights are a fast, affordable way to add big personality to a small space. Wrap lights around your bed frame, hang them above your door, or string them across the ceiling for a chilled-out alternative to fluorescent overhead lighting. Another fun, glowing option, is to use flameless lanterns or lit decor with twinkle lights for a moody feel. We love the Stella Star Lantern with Fairy Lights, which comes in two sizes.

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Cara white nylon lantern string lights in dorm room

Marrakesh Lantern with String Lights, Amber
Marrakesh Lantern with String Lights, Amber
Marrakesh Lantern with String Lights, Amber
Marrakesh Lantern with String Lights, Amber
Marrakesh Lantern with String Lights, Amber
Marrakesh Lantern with String Lights, Amber
Marrakesh Lantern with String Lights, Amber
Marrakesh Lantern with String Lights, Amber
Marrakesh Lantern with String Lights, Amber
Marrakesh Lantern with String Lights, Amber
Marrakesh Lantern with String Lights, Amber
Marrakesh Lantern with String Lights, Amber
Marrakesh Lantern with String Lights, Amber
Marrakesh Lantern with String Lights, Amber

Marrakesh Lantern with String Lights, Amber

$24.99
$30.00
Stella Star Lantern with Fairy Lights, Medium
Stella Star Lantern with Fairy Lights, Medium
Stella Star Lantern with Fairy Lights, Medium
Stella Star Lantern with Fairy Lights, Medium
Stella Star Lantern with Fairy Lights, Medium
Stella Star Lantern with Fairy Lights, Medium
Stella Star Lantern with Fairy Lights, Medium
Stella Star Lantern with Fairy Lights, Medium
Stella Star Lantern with Fairy Lights, Medium
Stella Star Lantern with Fairy Lights, Medium
Stella Star Lantern with Fairy Lights, Medium
Stella Star Lantern with Fairy Lights, Medium
Stella Star Lantern with Fairy Lights, Medium
Stella Star Lantern with Fairy Lights, Medium

Stella Star Lantern with Fairy Lights, Medium

$24.97
$40.00
Cherish Silver Metal Lantern with Flameless Candle, Set of 2
Cherish Silver Metal Lantern with Flameless Candle, Set of 2
Cherish Silver Metal Lantern with Flameless Candle, Set of 2
Cherish Silver Metal Lantern with Flameless Candle, Set of 2
Cherish Silver Metal Lantern with Flameless Candle, Set of 2
Cherish Silver Metal Lantern with Flameless Candle, Set of 2
Cherish Silver Metal Lantern with Flameless Candle, Set of 2
Cherish Silver Metal Lantern with Flameless Candle, Set of 2
Cherish Silver Metal Lantern with Flameless Candle, Set of 2
Cherish Silver Metal Lantern with Flameless Candle, Set of 2
Cherish Silver Metal Lantern with Flameless Candle, Set of 2
Cherish Silver Metal Lantern with Flameless Candle, Set of 2

Cherish Silver Metal Lantern with Flameless Candle, Set of 2

$19.97
$45.00
Adoria Silver Metal Lantern with Fairy Lights, Set of 2
Adoria Silver Metal Lantern with Fairy Lights, Set of 2
Adoria Silver Metal Lantern with Fairy Lights, Set of 2
Adoria Silver Metal Lantern with Fairy Lights, Set of 2
Adoria Silver Metal Lantern with Fairy Lights, Set of 2
Adoria Silver Metal Lantern with Fairy Lights, Set of 2
Adoria Silver Metal Lantern with Fairy Lights, Set of 2
Adoria Silver Metal Lantern with Fairy Lights, Set of 2
Adoria Silver Metal Lantern with Fairy Lights, Set of 2
Adoria Silver Metal Lantern with Fairy Lights, Set of 2
Adoria Silver Metal Lantern with Fairy Lights, Set of 2
Adoria Silver Metal Lantern with Fairy Lights, Set of 2
Adoria Silver Metal Lantern with Fairy Lights, Set of 2
Adoria Silver Metal Lantern with Fairy Lights, Set of 2

Adoria Silver Metal Lantern with Fairy Lights, Set of 2

$19.97
$50.00

Lamps & Plug-In Lights

Lamps can add some mature style to a dorm room while being practical. A desk lamp with dimming controls can improve concentration and focus. Plug-in lights are also security-deposit friendly and a great choice for adding the right kind of lighting vibe to any rented space. Plug them in and go: instant sophistication.

Prospect Table Lamp, Matte Black
Prospect Table Lamp, Matte Black
Prospect Table Lamp, Matte Black
Prospect Table Lamp, Matte Black
Prospect Table Lamp, Matte Black
Prospect Table Lamp, Matte Black
Prospect Table Lamp, Matte Black
Prospect Table Lamp, Matte Black

Prospect Table Lamp, Matte Black

$29.99
Castell 2 Globe LED Table Lamp, Matte Black
Castell 2 Globe LED Table Lamp, Matte Black
Castell 2 Globe LED Table Lamp, Matte Black
Castell 2 Globe LED Table Lamp, Matte Black
Castell 2 Globe LED Table Lamp, Matte Black
Castell 2 Globe LED Table Lamp, Matte Black
Castell 2 Globe LED Table Lamp, Matte Black
Castell 2 Globe LED Table Lamp, Matte Black
Castell 2 Globe LED Table Lamp, Matte Black
Castell 2 Globe LED Table Lamp, Matte Black
Castell 2 Globe LED Table Lamp, Matte Black
Castell 2 Globe LED Table Lamp, Matte Black
Castell 2 Globe LED Table Lamp, Matte Black
Castell 2 Globe LED Table Lamp, Matte Black
Castell 2 Globe LED Table Lamp, Matte Black
Castell 2 Globe LED Table Lamp, Matte Black
Castell 2 Globe LED Table Lamp, Matte Black
Castell 2 Globe LED Table Lamp, Matte Black

Castell 2 Globe LED Table Lamp, Matte Black

$79.99
$129.00
Owen Table Lamp, Satin Brass
Owen Table Lamp, Satin Brass
Owen Table Lamp, Satin Brass
Owen Table Lamp, Satin Brass
Owen Table Lamp, Satin Brass
Owen Table Lamp, Satin Brass
Owen Table Lamp, Satin Brass
Owen Table Lamp, Satin Brass
Owen Table Lamp, Satin Brass
Owen Table Lamp, Satin Brass
Owen Table Lamp, Satin Brass
Owen Table Lamp, Satin Brass
Owen Table Lamp, Satin Brass
Owen Table Lamp, Satin Brass
Owen Table Lamp, Satin Brass
Owen Table Lamp, Satin Brass
Owen Table Lamp, Satin Brass
Owen Table Lamp, Satin Brass
Owen Table Lamp, Satin Brass
Owen Table Lamp, Satin Brass

Owen Table Lamp, Satin Brass

$99.99
$169.00
Laurel Glass Cylinder Table Lamp, Polished Nickel
Laurel Glass Cylinder Table Lamp, Polished Nickel
Laurel Glass Cylinder Table Lamp, Polished Nickel
Laurel Glass Cylinder Table Lamp, Polished Nickel
Laurel Glass Cylinder Table Lamp, Polished Nickel
Laurel Glass Cylinder Table Lamp, Polished Nickel
Laurel Glass Cylinder Table Lamp, Polished Nickel
Laurel Glass Cylinder Table Lamp, Polished Nickel
Laurel Glass Cylinder Table Lamp, Polished Nickel
Laurel Glass Cylinder Table Lamp, Polished Nickel
Laurel Glass Cylinder Table Lamp, Polished Nickel
Laurel Glass Cylinder Table Lamp, Polished Nickel
Laurel Glass Cylinder Table Lamp, Polished Nickel
Laurel Glass Cylinder Table Lamp, Polished Nickel
Laurel Glass Cylinder Table Lamp, Polished Nickel
Laurel Glass Cylinder Table Lamp, Polished Nickel

Laurel Glass Cylinder Table Lamp, Polished Nickel

$149.00
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Owen satin brass table lamp on modern desk

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Castell 2 Globe Table Lamp in Aged Brass

Owen Adjustable Plug-In Wall Sconce, Matte Black
Owen Adjustable Plug-In Wall Sconce, Matte Black
Owen Adjustable Plug-In Wall Sconce, Matte Black
Owen Adjustable Plug-In Wall Sconce, Matte Black
Owen Adjustable Plug-In Wall Sconce, Matte Black
Owen Adjustable Plug-In Wall Sconce, Matte Black
Owen Adjustable Plug-In Wall Sconce, Matte Black
Owen Adjustable Plug-In Wall Sconce, Matte Black
Owen Adjustable Plug-In Wall Sconce, Matte Black
Owen Adjustable Plug-In Wall Sconce, Matte Black
Owen Adjustable Plug-In Wall Sconce, Matte Black
Owen Adjustable Plug-In Wall Sconce, Matte Black
Owen Adjustable Plug-In Wall Sconce, Matte Black
Owen Adjustable Plug-In Wall Sconce, Matte Black

Owen Adjustable Plug-In Wall Sconce, Matte Black

$69.99
$129.00
Powell LED Wall Sconce with Hooded White Globe, Aged Brass
Powell LED Wall Sconce with Hooded White Globe, Aged Brass
Powell LED Wall Sconce with Hooded White Globe, Aged Brass
Powell LED Wall Sconce with Hooded White Globe, Aged Brass
Powell LED Wall Sconce with Hooded White Globe, Aged Brass
Powell LED Wall Sconce with Hooded White Globe, Aged Brass
Powell LED Wall Sconce with Hooded White Globe, Aged Brass
Powell LED Wall Sconce with Hooded White Globe, Aged Brass
Powell LED Wall Sconce with Hooded White Globe, Aged Brass
Powell LED Wall Sconce with Hooded White Globe, Aged Brass
Powell LED Wall Sconce with Hooded White Globe, Aged Brass
Powell LED Wall Sconce with Hooded White Globe, Aged Brass
Powell LED Wall Sconce with Hooded White Globe, Aged Brass
Powell LED Wall Sconce with Hooded White Globe, Aged Brass
Powell LED Wall Sconce with Hooded White Globe, Aged Brass
Powell LED Wall Sconce with Hooded White Globe, Aged Brass

Powell LED Wall Sconce with Hooded White Globe, Aged Brass

$129.00
Hugo Indoor/Outdoor Portable LED Lamp, Matte White
Hugo Indoor/Outdoor Portable LED Lamp, Matte White
Hugo Indoor/Outdoor Portable LED Lamp, Matte White
Hugo Indoor/Outdoor Portable LED Lamp, Matte White
Hugo Indoor/Outdoor Portable LED Lamp, Matte White
Hugo Indoor/Outdoor Portable LED Lamp, Matte White
Hugo Indoor/Outdoor Portable LED Lamp, Matte White
Hugo Indoor/Outdoor Portable LED Lamp, Matte White
Hugo Indoor/Outdoor Portable LED Lamp, Matte White
Hugo Indoor/Outdoor Portable LED Lamp, Matte White
Hugo Indoor/Outdoor Portable LED Lamp, Matte White
Hugo Indoor/Outdoor Portable LED Lamp, Matte White
Hugo Indoor/Outdoor Portable LED Lamp, Matte White
Hugo Indoor/Outdoor Portable LED Lamp, Matte White
Hugo Indoor/Outdoor Portable LED Lamp, Matte White
Hugo Indoor/Outdoor Portable LED Lamp, Matte White
Hugo Indoor/Outdoor Portable LED Lamp, Matte White
Hugo Indoor/Outdoor Portable LED Lamp, Matte White

Hugo Indoor/Outdoor Portable LED Lamp, Matte White

$149.00
Castell 2 Globe LED Floor Lamp, Aged Brass
Castell 2 Globe LED Floor Lamp, Aged Brass
Castell 2 Globe LED Floor Lamp, Aged Brass
Castell 2 Globe LED Floor Lamp, Aged Brass
Castell 2 Globe LED Floor Lamp, Aged Brass
Castell 2 Globe LED Floor Lamp, Aged Brass
Castell 2 Globe LED Floor Lamp, Aged Brass
Castell 2 Globe LED Floor Lamp, Aged Brass
Castell 2 Globe LED Floor Lamp, Aged Brass
Castell 2 Globe LED Floor Lamp, Aged Brass
Castell 2 Globe LED Floor Lamp, Aged Brass
Castell 2 Globe LED Floor Lamp, Aged Brass
Castell 2 Globe LED Floor Lamp, Aged Brass
Castell 2 Globe LED Floor Lamp, Aged Brass
Castell 2 Globe LED Floor Lamp, Aged Brass
Castell 2 Globe LED Floor Lamp, Aged Brass

Castell 2 Globe LED Floor Lamp, Aged Brass

$119.99
$199.00

Flameless Candles

Most dorms aren’t really keen on having open flames on campus, but candles are still a key element when you’re putting together a relaxing space. Get the look without bending the rules with battery operated flameless candles. They come in every size from tiny tea lights to giant pillar candles. Unlike traditional candles, flameless candles can be set with a timer to go on and off on their own or you can safely leave them on all night while you sleep.

Infinity Wick Marble Pillar Candles, 3
Infinity Wick Marble Pillar Candles, 3
Infinity Wick Marble Pillar Candles, 3
Infinity Wick Marble Pillar Candles, 3
Infinity Wick Marble Pillar Candles, 3
Infinity Wick Marble Pillar Candles, 3
Infinity Wick Marble Pillar Candles, 3
Infinity Wick Marble Pillar Candles, 3
Infinity Wick Marble Pillar Candles, 3
Infinity Wick Marble Pillar Candles, 3
Infinity Wick Marble Pillar Candles, 3
Infinity Wick Marble Pillar Candles, 3
Infinity Wick Marble Pillar Candles, 3
Infinity Wick Marble Pillar Candles, 3
Infinity Wick Marble Pillar Candles, 3
Infinity Wick Marble Pillar Candles, 3

Infinity Wick Marble Pillar Candles, 3" Multipack, Set of 3

$24.99
Infinity Wick Ivory Votive Candles, Set of 4
Infinity Wick Ivory Votive Candles, Set of 4
Infinity Wick Ivory Votive Candles, Set of 4
Infinity Wick Ivory Votive Candles, Set of 4
Infinity Wick Ivory Votive Candles, Set of 4
Infinity Wick Ivory Votive Candles, Set of 4
Infinity Wick Ivory Votive Candles, Set of 4
Infinity Wick Ivory Votive Candles, Set of 4
Infinity Wick Ivory Votive Candles, Set of 4
Infinity Wick Ivory Votive Candles, Set of 4
Infinity Wick Ivory Votive Candles, Set of 4
Infinity Wick Ivory Votive Candles, Set of 4

Infinity Wick Ivory Votive Candles, Set of 4

$25.00
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Infinity Wick Ivory 3-LED 6"x6" Pillar Candle

A Welcoming Wreath

Welcome friends (and your RA!) with a pre-lit wreath on your door! Wreaths and garlands also look great above your bed, or draped over your doorway. Our pre-lit botanicals have a timer function to easily turn on and off at the same time each day.

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Eucalyptus Wreath with Cluster Lights & Velvet Ribbon

Sierra Asymmetrical Wreath with 48 LEDs
Sierra Asymmetrical Wreath with 48 LEDs
Sierra Asymmetrical Wreath with 48 LEDs
Sierra Asymmetrical Wreath with 48 LEDs
Sierra Asymmetrical Wreath with 48 LEDs
Sierra Asymmetrical Wreath with 48 LEDs

Sierra Asymmetrical Wreath with 48 LEDs

$24.97
Alba Berry Farmhouse Wreath
Alba Berry Farmhouse Wreath
Alba Berry Farmhouse Wreath
Alba Berry Farmhouse Wreath
Alba Berry Farmhouse Wreath
Alba Berry Farmhouse Wreath
Alba Berry Farmhouse Wreath
Alba Berry Farmhouse Wreath
Alba Berry Farmhouse Wreath
Alba Berry Farmhouse Wreath

Alba Berry Farmhouse Wreath

$70.00
White Berry Wreath with 100 LEDs
White Berry Wreath with 100 LEDs
White Berry Wreath with 100 LEDs
White Berry Wreath with 100 LEDs
White Berry Wreath with 100 LEDs
White Berry Wreath with 100 LEDs
White Berry Wreath with 100 LEDs
White Berry Wreath with 100 LEDs
White Berry Wreath with 100 LEDs
White Berry Wreath with 100 LEDs
White Berry Wreath with 100 LEDs
White Berry Wreath with 100 LEDs
White Berry Wreath with 100 LEDs
White Berry Wreath with 100 LEDs

White Berry Wreath with 100 LEDs

$89.00
Eucalyptus Wreath with Cluster Lights & Velvet Ribbon
Eucalyptus Wreath with Cluster Lights & Velvet Ribbon
Eucalyptus Wreath with Cluster Lights & Velvet Ribbon
Eucalyptus Wreath with Cluster Lights & Velvet Ribbon
Eucalyptus Wreath with Cluster Lights & Velvet Ribbon
Eucalyptus Wreath with Cluster Lights & Velvet Ribbon
Eucalyptus Wreath with Cluster Lights & Velvet Ribbon
Eucalyptus Wreath with Cluster Lights & Velvet Ribbon
Eucalyptus Wreath with Cluster Lights & Velvet Ribbon
Eucalyptus Wreath with Cluster Lights & Velvet Ribbon
Eucalyptus Wreath with Cluster Lights & Velvet Ribbon
Eucalyptus Wreath with Cluster Lights & Velvet Ribbon
Eucalyptus Wreath with Cluster Lights & Velvet Ribbon
Eucalyptus Wreath with Cluster Lights & Velvet Ribbon

Eucalyptus Wreath with Cluster Lights & Velvet Ribbon

$29.97
$80.00

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