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13 Upcycled Dorm Décor Ideas with Spray Paint

Get ready for college with COLORSHOT! Say goodbye to boring décor and give your space a boost of color with COLORSHOT Premium Spray Paints. Whether you’re moving into a dorm or sharing a rental space with friends, it’s easy to transform old furniture and décor with our vibrant, easy-to-use spray paints! Check out our list of dorm décor ideas and get inspired to create the college room décor of your dreams with COLORSHOT! Spray painted ombré desk chair with Summer Pedicure and Marshmallow A good desk is an absolute must for college students! This essential dorm décor DIY is an inexpensive way to refurbish a secondhand find with fresh, vibrant color. Give an old desk a bold new makeover with COLORSHOT in Summer Pedicure and make your dorm furniture pop! Spray painted ombré desk chair with Summer Pedicure and Marshmallow Finding the perfect desk chair for your college room décor can be a challenge, especially when you’re trying to match a specific aesthetic! Luckily, customizing a chair is an easy task with COLORSHOT Premium Spray Paint. This dorm furniture DIY uses Summer Pedicure and Marshmallow to create a colorful ombré effect! Spray Painted Desk Lamp with Rainy Day and Marshmallow You’ll definitely need a desk lamp for those late-night college cram sessions! Turn any desk lamp into unique dorm décor with COLORSHOT in Rainy Day and Marshmallow. With a little bit of patience and masking tape, you can create a custom striped pattern to complement your college room décor! Matching spray painted desk accessories with Island Girl Why settle for plain desk accessories when you could create fun matching ones with COLORSHOT? This dorm décor DIY uses Island Girl for a colorful collection of accessories. Our easy-to-use spray paints can be used to customize everything from desk organizers to pen holders, tape dispensers, staplers, and more! DIY wall calendar with COLORSHOT Premium Spray Paint Turn your schedule into colorful dorm décor with a custom wall calendar! Use your favorite COLORSHOT shade with an acrylic sheet and paint marker to create a dry erase wall calendar that completes your studying space. This college room décor is a great way to keep track of your schedule— you’ll never miss a due date or important exam with this colorful reminder! Spray Painted storage baskets with Island Girl and Mermaid Storage cubes are an efficient and inexpensive way to keep your stuff organized, making them perfect for college life! This DIY dorm décor uses COLORSHOT in Island Girl and Mermaid for a colorful two-toned effect. Add some custom storage cubes to your college room décor and stash your school supplies, clothes, and so much more! Spray Painted trash can makeover with Extra Guacamole Keeping your room free of clutter is important for college students— especially if you’re sharing a space! This simple dorm décor DIY uses Extra Guacamole to give a plain trash can an avocado green makeover, but you can use any shade to match your room’s style. Waste baskets don’t have to be an eyesore when you have COLORSHOT! Gallery wall frame set with metallic spray paints Personalize your college room décor with a gallery wall frame set! Whether you’re displaying unique artwork or photos of family and friends, a set of stylish frames is a great way to tie your wall décor together. This easy DIY dorm décor uses COLORSHOT in First Million, Lucky Penny, Treasure Chest, Cheers, Bronzer, and Designer Sunglasses for a lustrous metallic finish! Custom dorm string lights with Lucky Penny String lights are a great way to add a warm ambience to your dorm décor! You don’t have to settle for the standard black or white cords— try using COLORSHOT for custom color! Use Lucky Penny for a metallic rose gold finish, then hang your string lights over your bed, window, or on the ceiling for cozy college room décor! Vintage-inspired mirror makeover with First Million Having a mirror as a part of your dorm furniture will help you look your best, whether you’re heading to class or getting ready to party! Give your college room décor an elegant upgrade with this vintage-inspired mirror DIY. This upcycled project can be made with a mirror of any size, a few wooden appliqués, and COLORSHOT in First Million! Spray painted room divider with Island Girl If your college experience includes living in a shared room, a divider is a great way separate your space from your roommate’s! Select a shade that you both like for this college room décor project, then enjoy the pop of color and privacy. This dorm furniture DIY uses Island Girl for a cool mint color that brightens any room! College student coffee station with Marshmallow, Blackout, and Lucky Penny Make your space more welcoming with custom spray-painted doormats! This simple dorm décor DIY can be displayed right outside of your door, so you can distinguish your room from the others. The possibilities for this DIY are endless— use your favorite COLORSHOT Premium Spray Paint shades, stencils, or masking tape to create unique designs! College student coffee station with Marshmallow, Blackout, and Lucky Penny If you have the space for it, try adding a coffee station to your college room décor! Many college students require coffee for early morning classes and late-night study sessions, so having a dedicated coffee corner is a welcome addition to any apartment or dorm. This DIY dorm décor uses Marshmallow and Blackout for the distressed tray and signage, and Lucky Penny for the coffee canister and mug holder! How will you use COLORSHOT Premium Spray Paint for your college room décor ideas? 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