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3 No-Damage Decorating Tips to Make Your Dorm Feel Like Home for College First Years

Damage-Free Wall Decor Ideas to Make Your Dorm Uniquely Yours

Woman reading a book on a blue couch, behind her are pictures hung on the wall with FrogTape reMOVEables products

Moving into a dorm or a small college apartment means facing a big challenge: turning a small, temporary space into a cozy, personal spot. And—no damage to the walls, please! Here are three easy, damage-free decor ideas using FrogTape reMOVEables™ to make your dorm or apartment feel like your own little home away from home. 

1. Create a Personalized Gallery Wall

Woman hanging a poster on the wall using FrogTape reMOVEables Poster Strips

A gallery wall is like a visual mood board—full of art, prints, quotes and memorabilia that show off your style. Think about art prints, postcards, favorite quotes or magazine clippings. 

To keep your walls safe, use damage-free poster strips like FrogTape reMOVEables™ Poster Strips for your posters and artwork. That way, your personality shines without leaving a mark. 

2. Surround Yourself with Photos of Friends and Family 

Being away from home can be tough, so why not keep your favorite people close—at least visually? Hanging photos of friends and family instantly adds warmth and comfort to your dorm. 

Since nails are a no-go in dorms and apartments, go for picture hanging strips instead. The size and weight of your frame matters: for large frames, try FrogTape reMOVEables™ Large Picture Hanging Strips. Medium and smaller frames work great with the Medium Picture Hanging Strips. Want to make sure frames are in a straight line or spaced evenly? The Adjustable Picture Hanger is your friend because it allows you to make slight adjustments to the height of your frames even after the hanger is attached to the wall, but remember it holds up to 4 lbs only. 

Using the right strips for each frame means your photos stay put, and your walls stay safe. Soon, your dorm will feel a little less like a room and a lot more like home. 

A picture frame being hung on a wall using FrogTape reMOVEables Picture Hanging Strips

3. Bring Touches from Home

A clock about to be hung on a white FrogTape reMOVEables Hook

Photos and posters are great, but the real magic of dorm decor comes from those little treasures that tell your story. Maybe it’s a medal from elementary school, a souvenir from a family trip, a handmade craft or something you hung in your childhood room. These keepsakes carry the stories that brought you to college. 

To show them off without damaging walls, try FrogTape reMOVEables™ Medium Clear Wire Hooks. They hold up to 2 lbs—perfect for your favorite trinkets—and stay virtually invisible, blending right in with your other decor. 

Simple Solutions for a Personalized Space 

Using damage-free mounting solutions like poster strips, picture hanging strips and wall hooks to hang your decor lets you personalize your dorm without damaging the walls. These simple solutions make it easy to create a space that’s both functional and uniquely yours. 

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