If you’re living in dorms (or have ever been a teenager, for that matter), you’ve likely come across wall hangings. I’m sure you know the type — sold at the local head shop and printed with any number of psychedelic images such as kaleidoscopic patterns, tie-dye, dancing wolves and moonlit dolphins. Wall hangings, with their inexpensive materials and large dimensions, make wonderfully cost-effective ways to decorate your dorm room. Unlike posters, which can be laborious to hang and often end up looking mismatched and cobbled together, a single wall hanging can lend a bit of cohesion to an otherwise jumbled space. If artwork reminiscent of an acid flashback isn’t your cup of tea, however, the art of the wall hanging might leave a bit to be desired. Luckily, crafting a chic, modern wall hanging is not only incredibly inexpensive, but it’s also incredibly easy. We made this simple geometric wall hanging in mere hours with just a few materials. For the full step-by-step guide, continue after the jump!

Above image: Triangle blocks from Todd Oldham’s Block Party Kit for Kid Made Modern. 1. Find a space large enough to fit your entire sheet spread out on the floor. 2. Lay your plastic tarp down, trying to avoid wrinkles. This is very important. Interior paint tends to bleed through fabrics, so unless you want your floor covered in paint splotches, a plastic tarp is highly recommended. 3. Lay your sheet down on top of the plastic tarp. Stretch it out to its full width, avoiding wrinkles, and pin each corner down to hold it in place. 4. Open your can of paint and pour a small amount into your dish. Slowly tilt the dish around so the paint spreads evenly across its surface. 5. Dip the surface of your triangular block (or the shape/object of your choice) into the paint on your dish, trying to keep the entire surface as even as possible. 6. Beginning at the top left corner, print your object from left to right. If you print the object with a light touch, you should be able to get 2 to 3 prints before needing to reapply paint.

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A mesmerizing pattern will punch up your lounge chair, while the spun polyester fabric prevents mold and mildew. Dusted Sun Outdoor Pillow Jump aboard the Southwest-inspired textiles trend with a patterned pillow in vibrant pink and orange. The fabric is water- and mildew-proof, so you don't have to worry if it gets caught in a summer shower. Pretty sun-washed stripes make for a pillow that's unmatched in subtle sophistication. Pair it with a solid yellow pillow if you want to pump up the color in your space. The outdoor-approved fabric is a blend of natural jute and cotton. Channel the tropics with a palm-patterned pillow with neon pink piping. Sewn by Square Fox Designs from outdoor upholstery fabric, the cover holds up to 500 hours of sun exposure without fading. Both sides of this pillow are printed with an original watercolor painting from StudioRS on Etsy. There are plenty of artists' work available in pillow form on Etsy; look for ones that offer an "outdoor pillow" option for ultimate durability.

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