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6 Creative Ways to Light Up Your Dorm Room

This is a sponsored feature. All opinions are 100% from Her Campus.

Don’t settle for a flickering overhead light! Your dorm room is your home-away-from-home and you’ll inevitably spend hours studying and hanging out there. Luckily, there are many easy ways to add some extra light to your new pad. We partnered with IKEA to bring you helpful suggestions to add some brightness to your life!

1. Sleek & chic

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If your style is sleek and sophisticated, may we suggest this chic LED work lamp? The IKEA JANSJĂ– is crazy cool and adds just a touch of metallic to your desk. We love how you can adjust the arm and head any way you want.

2. Dainty & feminine 

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If you’re looking for a softer aesthetic, you can’t go wrong with this gorgeous glowing lamp. The IKEA KNUBBIG gives great ~mood lighting~ for when you want to create a bit of ambiance.

3. Elegant & minimalist 

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This totally elegant table lamp is as budget-friendly as it is chic. The IKEA SVIRVEL has an adjustable lamp head, so you can easily direct the light to your textbooks or laptop when you’re in the midst of a study sesh. 

4. Super functional & versatile 

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Meet your new best friend: The IKEA VARV lamp will easily wirelessly charge your smartphone when you place it on the charging pad. Charge your most prized possession in style. 

5. Artsy & unique 

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The IKEA KRUSNING pendant lamp shade is next-level-cool. You can create your own personalized pendant lamp by combining the shade with your choice of cord set. Transform your dorm into an art gallery!

6. Hardworking & portable 

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Take your light on the road with the IKEA HÅRTE LED work lamp, which you can power through the USB port on your laptop or an ordinary outlet. We love its super-sleek design.

There’s a lighting solution for every style and personality—check out more of our favorites at IKEA! 

Katie was the former Senior Associate Editor of Her Campus. She graduated from Johns Hopkins University in 2015, where she studied Writing Seminars, psychology, and women's studies. Prior to joining the full-time staff, Katie was a national contributing writer and Health Editor for HC. In addition to her work with Her Campus, Katie interned at Cleveland Magazine, EMILY's List, and the National Partnership for Women & Families. Katie is also an alumna of Kappa Alpha Theta. In her spare time, Katie enjoys writing poetry, hanging out with cats, eating vegan cupcakes, and advocating for women's rights. 
As a Senior Associate on the Integrated Marketing team, Katherine manages and executes digital marketing programs for Her Campus's partners across digital, email, social and influencer platforms. Before Her Campus, Katherine worked in the ecommerce world as a merchandiser and buyer. She graduated from the University of Delaware in 2012 with a Bachelor of Science in Fashion Merchandising. She started her own fashion blog, Style Tab, four and a half years ago and it has become one of her biggest passions. In her spare time, she enjoys exploring Boston, shopping, brunching, watching funny (cat) YouTube videos, attempting to exercise and traveling. Find her on Instagram: @styletab