12 Personalized Dorm Decor Pieces From Etsy That Won't Break the Bank

Decorating a dorm room can come with its share of challenges, from working within a small space to the reality of living on your own for the first time. There are the essentials of course, like the extra-long twin sheets, toiletries, a mini fridge, and plenty of hangers, but there are some exciting elements as well to transform an often-drab space into your own. Once you have got the basics covered, it's time to have some fun, add color, personalized decor, and pictures to make you feel more at home.

Regardless of your decor choices, make sure your space feels like you, isn't overly cluttered, and still has all of the functional elements needed for all-night reading, late night chats with your roommate, hosting a study session, and more.

Heading off to college this fall? We've rounded up 12 personalized dorm decor pieces you'll love.

Pull Out Photo Box

Keep photos that remind you of home and the places you love compactly stored on your bedside table. This box stores fourteen photos accordion style and can be personalized with your name or initial.

Zodiac Aura Sign

Bring the aura of your zodiac sign into your dorm room with this customizable print. Featuring calming gradient colors and three descriptive traits about your sun sign, this print will add a personal touch to your space.

Personalized Dorm Doormat

While not everyone may think a doormat is essential, the roommates who love to entertain surely will. Make your room easy to find, keep your floors clean on rainy or muddy days, and personalize this 100 percent coir (fibrous material harvested from coconuts) mat with custom UV printed ink.

Custom Shaped Pet Pillow

This adorable gift would be ideal for anyone leaving the nest. Take your furry best friend with you to college with this customizable pet pillow.

Album Cover Poster

What music you listen to gives people a glimpse of your personality. What better way to personalize and introduce something that means a lot to you to your dorm room than by putting your favorite album on display? This print includes the album cover, each song title, the release date, and the run time.

Birth Flower Jewelry Box 

Keep all your precious jewels organized, safe, and in one place with a personal touch. This jewelry box features multiple storage tiers and can be personalized with your name in an elegant script font alongside your birth flower.

Personalized Calendar 

Get organized in whatever way works best for you. With this acrylic wall calendar, the titles, sections, and layout are all fully customizable. Include a to-do list, a goals section, or go for a standard straight-forward monthly or weekly calendar—whatever helps you thrive in college. 

Custom Song Plaque

Get even more personal by putting your favorite song on display. Pick a song that reminds you of home or family, or select one that evokes joy.

Mini LED Lamp

Make late night studying easy with a personal touch. This LED lamp features seven color variations and is personalized with both your name and first initial.

Disco Ball Letters

Add some groove and shimmer to your dorm room with disco ball letters. Keep it shiny but minimal by getting your first initial, or go all out by spelling your full name.

Custom Shower Caddy

Add a personal element to one of the top college essentials. This shower caddy is spacious enough to carry body wash, shampoo, and other shower essentials and is available in endless colors, styles, and fonts.

Custom Name Neon Sign

Who doesn't love a little bit of neon? This custom LED name sign is sure to be a dorm favorite. Select a font that you love, consider including a symbol that speaks to you, and light up your space with this personalized gift.