10 Must-Try Dorm Room Storage and Decor Hacks

Large pieces of art can be super pricey. Hang a graphic, colorful small rug on the wall instead. Choose a lighter rug (flat weave rugs work best), and hang with removable, sticky, hanging strips that won't do any damage to your walls.

Gather all your notebooks and books, and store in stylish magazine files. Choose mesh or clear files, so you can easily keep track of all of your stuff. Store the magazine files on your desk or on a nearby bookshelf so they are always close by.

If you don't have kitchen space in your dorm room, you can store bottled drinks on a small wine rack to keep them handy. Keep the rack on your desk or next to your bed, so you can easily grab a bottle before you run out to your classes for the day.

Sitcky notes are great — right up until the point there are so many of them on your bulletin board it creates a cluttered look. Get creative with your memos, and make sure they're always front and center with colorful plastic cocktail forks. Stick the forks in a small plant on your desk, so your most important memos are top of mind.