These Styling Secrets Will Make Your Dorm Instagram-Worthy

Nothing warms up a sparse-looking room faster than a cozy area rug. Available in three neutral colors, this Simply Essential Riley Area Rug ($49, originally $70) is large enough to anchor the room but not so enormous that your roommate will get passive-aggressive about guarding their side of the room.

You're going to need a place to lounge, so why not choose one with a bouclé-like fabric? This Simply Essential Sherpa Bean Bag Chair ($50) is squishy and soft, with a nubby texture that looks great in photos — as does the goes-with-everything gray color.

A solid-colored comforter always pops in pictures, but the geometric shapes of this Wild Sage Michaela Tufted Triangles 3-Piece Twin Comforter Set ($50, originally $100) add a little something extra. Did we mention it's on sale?

Nothing creates instant ambience like lighting, and these Simply Essential 9-Foot String Lights With Mini Clips ($10) have a dreamy vibe that looks so pretty in photos. Add your favorite photographs, pose in front of them, and let everyone zoom in to see which pics made the cut.

There's so much you can do with this Wild Sage Verbiage Throw Blanket ($13, originally $25). Hang it on the wall as a backdrop, cozy up underneath it, or post it with some ironic hashtags — the options are limitless, even if your actual nap time isn't.

A throw pillow or two can transform your room's entire color palette. This Wild Sage Quilted Dye Decorative Lumbar Pillow ($13, originally $25) has a calming, easygoing feel in subtle, low-key hues.

Or if your personal taste is bolder, go for this The Novogratz "You Look Good" Square Throw Pillow ($17, originally $25). With a clever slogan and eye-catching print, it's practically made for TikTok.

Surprisingly affordable for something that looks just plain cool, this Wild Sage LED Agate Crystal Gemstone Table Lamp ($14, originally $30) gives off a soft glow. Is it enough light to study by? Not really. Is it striking enough to rack up the likes? You know it.

If you're in the mood to splurge on your dorm decor, this Wild Sage Amina Arched Rattan Leaner Mirror ($75, originally $300) is a great choice and a wise investment. Here's why: First, a mirror makes any room look larger. Second, this mirror is made well enough to last you from the dorm into grad school and beyond. And third, it's on point for a boho aesthetic.