Hogwarts Dorm Decorating Ideas

A rucksack might be the most important item that any student has because it's necessary for carrying textbooks and school supplies from class to class. Of course, yours won't be bigger on the inside unless you can convince Hermione Granger to cast a charm on it to allow it to hold more than its meant to carry. Nonetheless, you've got loads of different styles to choose from.

A Gryffindor banner is a must to show off your House pride! They come in many different styles, not just the one you see here.

Showering is the perfect time to show off your House pride. Be sure to bring your towel with you into the bathroom so you can dry off in style. Some towels come with matching wash clothes, like the one seen here.

A bath towel isn't the only thing you'll need as you head to the showers - you'll also want a robe. Of course, you don't have to wait for showers to wear it, as you can wear it at bedtime or when you wake up, too.

There are more and more bedding designs as time goes by. I admit that I'm surprised to see that some of the best styles are found in Target!

Hang up a wall clock in your room and you'll never have to worry about being late to class!

A really easy way to show off your pride for Gryffindor House is by adding a vinyl decal to your electronic device. You can place your favorite decal on your cell phone, eReader, or laptop.

Having a bulletin board is a handy place to keep important papers and/or pictures of friends and family in an easily visible place. There aren't a lot of Harry Potter themed cork boards but here are a few, such as the Marauders' Map one seen here.

If you bring your wand with your to college then all you need to do is say "Lumos!" when you need some light. If you forgot your wand then add a lamp. There are a couple different styles, including this one that has various adornments that are all in Gryffindor colors.

Decorate your room's door with a door-sized poster of the Fat Lady, the portrait found at the entrance to the Gryffindor Common Room.

Dirty clothes are the bane of college students everywhere. Don't let them collect in piles on the floor. Instead, keep them in this laundry bag!

Curl up in bed in style by wearing your favorite jammies. There are a lot of styles for both men and women.

Add a few throw pillows around your room to add both comfort and style. Some are covers that you can put over existing pillows while others come with stuffed pillows.

Ah, the humble poster. It is an easy way to add your personal taste to any room, and dorms are no exception. Perhaps the best thing about them is that you can never have too many, which is good because there are loads of different designs for Gryffindor fans!

Don't forget to bring a trunk with you so you have a place to store your belongings. The one seen here is just one example of what you can buy. Don't be fooled by the Hufflepuff crest - you can choose any of the four House crests or the one for Hogwarts.

Rainy days happen so be prepared by keeping an umbrella with you as you go from class to class. There are a nice selection of styles for you to choose from.