When you move into your dorm room, there will most likely be one fluorescent bulb in the ceiling, and that’s it. Many collegiettes choose to bring additional lighting, like a desk lamp, string lights or even a floor lamp. Check your school’s website to see what is and isn’t allowed in on-campus housing, and then get creative with these 11 lights for your dorm.
1. Seeing Stars
Hang these star-shaped paper string lights ($14.99 at Target) around your bed, and it will be like sleeping under the night sky.
2. Paint Spill
Calling all art students! This quirky table lamp ($13.99 at Target) is perfect for a creative collegiette.
3. Bohemian Bright
Light up your space while staying true to your style with this boho blue stacked glass table lamp ($39.95 at Lamps Plus).
4. Incandescent Initials
Want to personalize your shared dorm room? Get two of these letter marquee lights ($39 at Urban Outfitters)—one with your first initial, and one for your roomie!
5. Funky Photo Clips
These clip string lights ($24 at Urban Outfitters) serve a dual purpose—they display and light your favorite memories.
6. Parisian Pretty
Make your room European chic with this Eiffel Tower accent lamp base ($24.99 at World Market). Add a lampshade in any color, and you’ll be set.
7. Tech Trendy
This functional desk lamp ($19.99 at Bed Bath & Beyond) also holds your tablet. What more could you want?
8. Multi-Colored
Add a little color to your room with this five-light floor lamp ($17.97 at Walmart).
9. Organize It
Have a lot of stuff? Keep it neat with this organizer desk lamp, complete with iPad stand ($16.73 at Walmart).
10. Crazy Clip Lights
These flexible lights ($39 at PB Teen) can clip on anywhere. Light up your desk or make a reading light for your bed.
11. Color Wave
Add a splash of color to those plain dorm walls with this modern lamp and shade ($39.99 at PB Teen).
Illuminate your space however you want with any of these 11 funky lights. Welcome back to school, and happy studying!
