22 Viral Worthy College Apartment Decor Ideas That Will Give You The Best Inspo
Moving into your first college apartment and looking for the best college apartment decor ideas? Here is some of the cutest Pinterest college apartment decor you should totally copy!!
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Moving into a college apartment and looking for college apartment decor ideas is SO exciting. I remember when I moved into my first college apartment I was obsessed with figuring out how to decorate it to make it look as cute as possible.
I’ve gathered all of the best college apartment decor inspo to help you with your college apartment decorating. After you read this post you’ll have so many decorating ideas to make your apartment literally so cute. Whether that’s college apartment decorating ideas on a budget, college apartment furniture ideas, college apartment room decor ideas, etc!
This post is all about college apartment decor ideas to help you decorate your apartment.
Insanely Cute College Apartment Decor Ideas
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Living Room
1. Eclectic
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You really can’t go wrong with a tufted pink velvet couch. I am so obsessed with the look they achieved with the sconce lights on the wall. To do something similar you’ll need some sconce lights like these and some hot pink light bulbs.
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2. Corner Shelf
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I’ve been seeing gold and glass corner shelves like this one EVERYWHERE. They’re a great way to add a bit of a luxury look to your space. They’re also great for putting cute little knick knacks on and decor pieces like this bust.
3. Plant Vibes
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Plants and fake vines are a really great way to add life to a space. I have these fake vines in my college bedroom and I’m obsessed!! They look so cute. My favorite part about this decor idea is the lights they put behind the tv! The best way to do something like this is with some puck lights like these (they’re perfect because they change color and come with a remote!)
4. Danish Pastels
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Danish pastel decor like this has been super trendy lately! I think it’s so cute and girly and light. The combo of pastel blues and pinks is so lovely. You can make your apartment look like this with a pink couch like this one, a cute blue throw, and lots of pink throw pillows!
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5. Neutrals
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If you’re looking to do a neutral space, a rattan tv stand like this one would be perfect! The way this person added some globe lights for some soft lighting look super cute, too.
6. Green
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This simple living room idea is so cute. I think the star of the show are the honeycomb floating shelves. They’d look cute in any space! If you’re looking to create a living room like this, you can do it with some gauzy sage green curtains like these, and a rattan ceiling fixture like this!
7. Yellows
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This living room has the most cheerful vibes. I’m amazed with how this person managed to keep the space looking classy even while using bright yellow decor. The rainbow throw pillow and yellow throw blanket look super cute!
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Bedroom
8. Pastel Pink
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I really like how light and airy this room feels! I had a hard time finding the exact comforter in the picture, but this one is pretty similar and has the same aesthetic! To make your room look like this you can get a sun mirror like this one and some pink watercolor wall art like this.
9. Bright Boho
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To get a really cozy bedroom, you could have your bed on the floor without a frame. I used a box spring under my mattress to do this in my first college apartment and it was really cute! The way this person used a white comforter to break up the color in this room makes it look cozy without looking messy and chaotic. I’m also obsessed with the throw blanket they used!! I couldn’t find one exactly like it, but this one is pretty similar!
10. Vines And Lights
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Using fake vines and fairy lights as bedroom decor is super trendy right now. These are the lights I have in my room with my fake vines and I really like them!!
11. Minimalist
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If you’re going for minimalist vibes like this for your college apartment bedroom, a white comforter like this one is the way to go! You also can’t go wrong with a macrame tapestry and some fake vines.
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Bathroom
12. Soft Pink
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I love love love this bathroom idea. A leaning ladder wall shelf like this one is perfect for putting towels on or extra decor, and the bathtub tray and cute pink fake potted plants both look so cute as well!
13. Peach
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I’ve been seeing peach bathroom decor everywhere, and it’s pretty obvious as to why!! It’s super cute. If you want to decorate your bathroom like this, you’ll need this peachy clean bath mat and a peach shower curtain like this one!
14. Get Naked
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For a simple but quirky bathroom decor idea, you could get a “get naked” bath mat like this one! I like that it’s rainbow so it adds a pop of color.
15. Florals
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I tried so hard to find the exact rug and shower curtain that they used in this pic but I couldn’t find them!! If you’re wanting to do a floral theme like this though, this bath mat and this shower curtain would look really cute together!
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16. Cozy Lighting
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Putting some cozy lighting like this in your bathroom is such a good idea! Some fairy lights like these would be cute. Sometimes I use my galaxy light projector when I’m showering and it is amazing, so that’s another good lighting idea for an apartment bathroom!
17. Luxury Vibes
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This bathroom idea would be perfect for someone who likes the “clean girl” aesthetic (I’m obsessed). To get this look you’ll need a gold rolling cart like this one, and a cute little side table like this one! The wall art they used is super cute too.
Kitchen
18. Boho
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If you’re going for a bohemian kitchen look, a runner rug like this is perfect! You could also throw in some fake (or real) plants like this person did to bring some life to the room.
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19. Bright
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I couldn’t find the exact rug this person used, but if you are interested in using a star rug in your kitchen, this one is really cute! If you have a bright white kitchen, or monotone kitchen in general, using some wood cutting boards as decor is a great way to bring some warmth to the room!
20. Wall Storage
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If you need some extra storage space in your kitchen or don’t want to clutter the counters, using some floating shelves and mug racks on the wall is a great idea!! I’ve been seeing a lot of people use mug racks like these to make cute lil coffee stations in their kitchens.
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21. Bar Cart
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Bar carts are another thing that is suuuuuper trendy right now. This one would honestly look good in any part of the house! I absolutely love how they used a faux fur rug under this one to make it look more cozy. You can dress up a bar cart with cute art pieces, plants, cute bottles, and more! It is such a cute and versatile decor idea and such a cute way to display drinks and trinkets.
22. Colorful
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I’ve never really considered doing bright and colorful decor like this for a kitchen, but it looks so amazing!!! I couldn’t find the exact rug, but this one would be so good for this aesthetic. I think the hanging fruit baskets look so good in this kitchen as well!
This post was all about the cutest college apartment decor ideas to help you have a super cute apartment.
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