How to Decorate Someone's Dorm Room for Their Birthday

Decorating a friend's dorm room can make him feel special on his birthday.

Being away at college over your birthday can be lonely. Show someone you care about him by decorating his dorm room for his special day. Decorating a dorm room can be tricky because you have a very small space to work with. However, with the usual birthday decorating essentials in hand, you can transform a regular room into a birthday party zone that is sure to please the guest of honor.

Things You'll Need

• Butcher paper
• Poster paint
• Markers
• Balloons
• Needle and thread
• Tape
• Helium Balloons

Instructions

1. Roll out a 5- to 6-foot section of white butcher paper. Paint a birthday message to the guest of honor with poster paint and allow it to dry completely. Get as many friends as you can to write birthday messages on the sign and hang it in a spot where it will be seen as soon as he enters the room.

2. Blow up 75 to 100 balloons and string half of them together using a needle and thread through the tied off section of the balloon. Hang the garlands of balloons from the ceilings and around the doors and windows. Any balloons left over can be scattered on the floor.

3. Place gifts or flowers in a prominent spot on the bed or desk. Tie several helium balloons to the pile for extra decoration.

4. Hang a smaller sign with a few balloons on the outside of the door to let everyone know that a birthday is being celebrated.

Tips & Warnings

• Since your friend will not likely be expecting guests in his dorm room, take a moment to make the bed and collect any floor clutter into a general pile. This will give you more of a clean slate to work with and will highlight your efforts.

• Choose a color scheme that you know your friend will love. This can be a favorite color, the colors of a favorite sports team or simply the colors of your college or university.

References

• Balloon Decoration Ideas: Birthday Party Decoration Ideas