9 Super-Simple Dorm Decor Items For the Minimalist Student

Nothing adds low-key ambiance as quickly as a candle. Unfortunately, an open flame is a definite dorm don't. Good thing there's the Luminara Real-Flame Effect 4.5-Inch Pillar Candle ($25); its lifelike flicker sets a mood without the fire hazard.

Who says minimalism is cold and unapproachable? The natural texture of this Bee & Willow Fireside Jute Braided Accent Rug ($22) makes any room feel a little more welcoming.

This Americanflat Woman Metal Line Art Wall Decor Sculpture ($58) is clean and elegant, with graceful curves that elevate any dorm room. Since most dorms don't allow residents to use more than tape to hang their decor, get around that regulation by using some 3M Command hooks ($22).

Even the most fervent minimalists have stashes of random stuff that you never see. Their big secret? They hide it away. This Simply Essential Storage Cart With USB Charging Station ($80) has three drawers to make tidying up super easy, plus a USB charging station so you'll never wonder where you left your phone.

This UGG Corey 2-Piece Reversible Twin/Twin XL Comforter Set ($100) comes in multiple colors and patterns, but if you're going for the minimalist look, this Clamshell colorway is it. One side is soft and plush; the other has a lighter washed fabric. Either way, this comforter gives off a sophisticated vibe.

Even if the rest of your decor reaches peak minimalism, a pile of dirty clothes will distract from it. This SnapBasket XL Collapsible Laundry Tote ($25) keeps clothes hidden, and when it's not needed — say, after you've done a massive load of laundry — it folds up neatly for storage.

How can you keep an all-neutral decor palette from becoming blah? Just add texture. This UGG Big Sur Oversized Throw Blanket ($70) is soft, cozy, and fuzzy — so it adds visual interest, even if it's surrounded by other beige tones.

It doesn't get much simpler than this minimalist Globe Electric Table Lamp ($20). The straightforward design puts the focus on utility, and if a table lamp isn't your thing, try the floor version ($48) for a similarly low-key look.

Is it storage for rings and earrings or a sculptural piece that also happens to organize? The Yamazaki Home Tosca Stacked Jewelry Box ($20) is both. Designed in Japan, this four-tier tower has swiveling compartments to hold baubles in a sleek, minimalist silhouette.