# Students personalize their dorm rooms Trends bringing summer vibes to dorm rooms - **Source:** [The Keyword](https://brifing.si/source/1bf6786b-d11e-4f89-9ea8-3bf84080f694) - **Published:** 2026-07-16 - **Topic:** [Business](https://brifing.si/c/business) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/6a9423f7-ba1a-4f9c-84f4-7778deabc21a ## Summer ends, dorm rooms get ready As summer vacation ends, students start shopping to personalize their dorm rooms. Google search trends show an increase in searches related to dorm room decoration at the beginning of August. ## Students become their own interior designers Students are designing their dorm rooms according to their own tastes. Significant increases in searches for '3D rendering dorm room' and 'dorm designer' have been seen in the past month, reflecting students' desire to create personalized spaces. ## Summer vibes in dorm rooms The most popular design trends for dorm rooms include 'coastal', 'boho', and 'beach' styles. Pink, blue, and green colors reflect a sunset atmosphere, adding warmth to the rooms. ## Personalization with temporary wallpaper Students prefer temporary wallpapers to personalize their rooms without making permanent changes. Searches for 'dorm room wallpaper' have increased in the past month, with pink being the most popular color and hydrangea the top pattern. ## Fun lighting and furniture choices The most popular lighting trend for dorm rooms is 'fairy lights', while furniture searches like 'desk hutch for dorm' also stand out. These choices show students' efforts to make their rooms both functional and aesthetic. ## Dorm rooms reflect personalization Students aim to feel at home by personalizing their dorm rooms. This trend highlights students' desire to make their living spaces more comfortable and personal. ## Sources covering this story - https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/shopping/back-to-school-trends/ — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._