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Mermaidcore is all about ocean vibes, dreamy aesthetics, and colorful accent pieces. It features a lot of blues, purples, greens, and pinks, basically the colors you picture whenever you think of a mermaid. There is a lot of mermaid lore that comes before the story ‘The Little Mermaid,’ but Ariel has solidified a lot of mermaid imagery in our culture, so when we think of mermaids, we often think of Ariel’s purple top and green fin. The colors purple, blue, and pink now seem perfectly fit for a mermaid, and as long as you fill your room with ocean elements, these colors can help you pull off mermaidcore. 

If you are a fan of fantasy worlds and fantastical stories, mermaidcore just might be the perfect dorm room style for you, especially if you’re also a fan of ethereal fashions. Mermaids are a mythical creature shrouded in mystery and lore, so you need to make your room feel the same way. The more ocean elements you can fit into your space, the better. Make sure to also add some regal pieces if you want to feel like royalty just like everyone’s favorite Disney sea princess!

Bed

The bed is often the focal point of a bedroom, so make sure that it really makes a statement. When your bed represents mermaidcore, the rest of the room will follow. With a few standout pieces, you can turn your bed into a space fit for a mermaid. 

Charging Shell Headboard

Ever since Ariel first graced our screens in a seashell top, seashells have been associated with mermaids. This seashell shaped velvet headboard can really complete a mermaidcore dorm room. It is colorful and stands out in the best way. It also has an amazing texture that will make you feel happy to lean against it at night. On top of this headboard's great looks, it comes with a charging port attached so you can charge your phone right in bed. 

Octopus Throw Pillow

An octopus represents a big part of ocean life, and also the villain in the most popular mermaid story ever. But unlike the sea witch, the octopus on this pillow looks friendly. It will make your dorm room into a friendly and inviting space. An octopus on your pillows will add one other sea element into your room and give your space more fun vibes. 

SeaShell pillow

This seashell pillow will make you feel like you’re living in the perfect mermaid sanctuary. Just like Ariel, you can have your own seashell that you can use. This mermaid-chic pillow will make your bed look great and be oh so comfortable to lie down on top of. This pillow will let everyone know that they are in an ocean centric dorm room. 

Blue Velvet Sheets

Do you want to feel as if you are sleeping in the ocean at night? These blue velvet sheets will definitely give your room the vibe you’re looking for. It is a smooth velvet that will be very comfortable to sleep on, it will keep you warm, and it will look as if your bed is covered in ripples of nighttime waves. 

Desk

Your desk needs as much attention as any other dorm room space. Any work space could stand to benefit from some decorating, especially when that includes calming ocean elements. When you’re done putting your desk together, it should look like a place you want to spend time in that brings you peace in times of stress. And that is certainly something that a mermaidcore aesthetic can do. 

Scalloped Velvet Accent Chair

This velvet accent chair will make you look as if you are sitting inside of a seashell. Your choice of either pink, blue, or gray with gold legs will make your dorm room feel like a room fit for mermaid royalty. This stylish accent chair is made of velvet, one of the most comfortable fabrics out there, so you can really sink into it and relax after hours of classes. 

Beverly Vanity Wall Shelf

Want your dorm room to be about as bright as the coral reef? This green and pink shelf is a statement mirror that will add lots of color to your space. It is a great mix of bright colors and doubles as desktop storage space. You can hold small items in it like keys, pens, and lotion, and it will also serve as a vanity. So brush your hair for however long you want, with a fork if you please, in your own mirror just like Ariel does. 

Pink Heart Swivel Chair

This pink heart swivel chair does look like a heart, but it also looks like a little opened up seashell if you want it to. Sitting in a little shell when you’re getting work done is totally something a mermaid would do, and with this chair, you can do that each day. So sit in comfort, add to the mermaid theme, and roll around your room with this adorable pink chair. 

Floor

The floor ties the whole room together, so you need to make sure that it embodies mermaidcore. That will be easily accomplished by making sure to use some blue. The ocean is blue, so why not your floor?

Velvet Storage Ottoman

One of the most useful things you can have in a dorm room is extra storage, and you can add that extra storage while sticking with a mermaid theme. This velvet storage ottoman is meant to be used as storage and seating. When you need to store something you will just need to lift the lid, place whatever you want inside, and then place the lid back on and sit down. This storage bench saves so much space and you can feel like you’re sitting on a small rock out in the ocean. 

Denim Area Rug

Mermaidcore is all about the ocean and ocean accents, and this blue denim rug combined with everything else you use to decorate can really complete the look. This rug is the same color of the ocean at night, and placing it in the middle of your floor will make that spot into a little ocean oasis. This rug is also a great texture that will feel good to run your feet across. 

Macrame Basket Set

There is just something about a macrame basket set that makes you feel as if you’re by the beach. It is sand colored and made of the type of material you would see a lot of on the beach. These baskets can be used for pretty much anything you can think of. You can use them for laundry, for storage, or even as plain decorations. Use them how you wish and they will still help complete your mermaidcore dorm room. 

Wall

Your wall is a major part of decorating a space, so the more you use your wall space, the better. Hang up enough blue posters and ocean images, and your dorm room will soon be the place a mermaid would choose to stay herself, after she’s already traded her voice for her legs, of course. 

Turquoise Wall Print

Sea stars and the color turquoise are both things that you may see at the beach during the day, so why not have both up on your walls in the form of an art print. This wall art will help make your dorm room into a seaside paradise so that you can live like a mermaid on land. And adding different blues together will mimic the different blues shown across the ocean throughout each day. 

‘It Was All A Dream’ Neon Sign

The more shades of blue you have in your room to achieve this look, the better, so grab a cool blue neon sign. A neon light that states a famous phrase will be a great item to grace your walls. It will light your room with a dim blue glow whenever you want it to, and will always make a pretty blue background piece. 

Bubble Wall Decal

One way to make a great statement is wall decals, and these bubble wall decals can make a really big one. You can make your dorm room feel like an underwater palace with these bubbles. Having these all over your walls can look like air bubbles and give your whole dorm room the illusion of being submerged. Place these bubbles on every wall for the full effect!

Modern Mermaid Wall Print

This modern mermaid wall print shows off three modern day women swimming with flippers on. They look as close to mermaids as the average person can look, which is what makes this the perfect art for your mermaidcore dorm room. Anytime you can include another image of the ocean, your room will be sure to get better. 

Mermaidcore is a style that is making its way everywhere, and it makes perfect sense why. Join in on the trend by getting some ocean-like decorations of your own, and your dorm room will become a place you love to relax in each day!