By Myraine Carluen Policarpio (media@latinospost.com) | First Posted: Sep 23, 2015 08:53 PM EDT

Your dorms are actually more than your second home. It can be a sanctuary, your comfort zone, and your turf all in one place. And it would really be nice to beautify, decorate, and personalize it just the way you want it to be.

Transform your plain and boring dorm room to something awesome and beautiful with these makeover room decor ideas.

1. Make some DIY pom pom flower bouquets to prettify your nook.

It is really nice and cozy to bring 'nature' in your new home but if all else fails, some mini pom pom bouquets or flowers can do the trick. Basically, you just have to prepare what you need: Choose yarns and wools that define your style and personality. Then, collect some twigs outside or customize plain sticks by making them really colorful and chic. When all is set, please find time to catch this tutorial video.

2. Light up your headboard for a glow.

You certainly don't want a boring room so by simply putting some glittery headboard lights, you can transform your bedspace into a dreamland -- perfect for some good sleep or a soothing 'me' time. 

3. Colorful pingpong lights work best on your walls, too.

Hanging these colorful pingpong lights unto your walls can give it a dashing and relaxing aura. Insert your old christmas lights into the pingpong balls and tadaa, classy disco lights in an instant. With this cheat, you can paint some 'rainbows' into your walls.

4. Hang a customized message board.

Pin some pictures, crafts, and quotes to keep you always inspired and on the go. A huge space of this customized bulletin board go for 'messages' to your roommates or even reminders and notes to oneself. Make this one really unique and so much FUN.

5. Put some removable wall paper sheets on your walls for a cozy look.

In most dormitories, you're not allowed to paint the walls or nail anywhere you want to. But this shouldn't stop you from making it look more fab. You can buy some removable wall paper sheets and give your wall some fancy look.

6. Transform a used can into a posh pen and marker holder.

Having all your things in place and organized is really pleasing to the eyes. Decluttering is actually one of the keys to free one's mind from stress. And when all your pens, pencils and markers are all put in here, safe, chic and always ready for instant grabs, believe me, life is ultimately 'carefree'. 

7. Decorate and explore!

Always learn how to discover and reinvent yourself. Explore ideas and execute your 'artful' imagination. It's always fulfilling to see beautiful things around you especially if these crafts are made by your own hands and are simply called 'masterpieces'. Perfect! It's just so you!

Now, who said dorm rooms are so basic and old-fashioned. Kiss boredom goodbye and say 'hi' to your new chic and classy dorm room. 

Grab more DIY dorm room decor ideas in this video: