Cool Locker Ideas

Your locker is your personal space when you are at school. You store your stuff inside it, visit it between classes and meet your friends there. School lockers are hardly fashionable, though. By getting creative and implementing some of the following ideas you can show your individual style and taste.

Types

Start by choosing a theme for your locker decorations. The benefit of a locker theme is that it will provide a more put-together look. It will also help you make decisions when choosing decorating items to use. Think about what you love, what makes you unique and what puts you in a good mood and make a theme from it. Some theme ideas are sporty, floral, fairies, hearts or even your favorite movie, book or team.

Features

One fun, easy way to brighten up your locker is by using shelf paper. You can buy this paper in roles at department stores, usually in the kitchen department. The paper comes in lots of different colors and patterns, so you can find one that fits your theme. All you have to do is measure the shelves and walls of your locker, cut the paper in those sizes, peel the paper off the back and stick it on. At the end of the year, you can simply peel it off and throw it away.

Effects

There are many items you can buy or make to add cool effects to your locker. They don't have to cost a lot, either. Look at dollar, discount and thrift stores for anything magnetic and consider whether it would fit into your theme. Mirrors are great choices, as they are not only practical (you can check your hair quickly while grabbing your math book), but they add some sparkle to your locker. Cutting pictures out of magazines or your own artwork and gluing them to store-bought magnets is another fun idea.

Benefits

A dry erase board is a must-have for any locker. You can write reminders to yourself, and your friends can write notes to you on it. If you can't find one that matches your theme, look for a plain, small magnetic board and decorate it yourself with permanent markers, glitter and glued-on embellishments. Another practical item is a magnetic container that will hold extra pens, pencils and maybe some emergency cash. If you can't find a container, make one by hot gluing magnets to a small plastic pencil holder.

Considerations

Having a locker decorated with items that have special meaning to you will help you have a better attitude. Hang pictures of your friends, your family, even your pet to bring you a smile right before a big test. Attach an air freshener that has an adhesive backing. Aromatherapy can calm and soothe you, relieving some stress. A small calendar hung to the locker wall will help you keep your priorities in check. Just remember to make sure everything is removable, because once the year is over you will need to take it down.

Resources

• Accessories to Help You Organize Your Locker