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The school year is quickly approaching, and what better way to express yourself and impress your friend than with an aesthetically pleasing locker! Decorating your locker is super fun and easy to do, and all you need are a few materials and a bit of creativity. Things like mirrors, storage racks, decals, and pictures can turn your drab locker into something everyone will be talking about. Keep reading because you don’t want to miss all these locker decoration ideas.
Things You Should Know
- Decorate your locker with stickers, wallpaper, photos, or lights.
- Add organizing locker accessories like shelves and magnetic hooks.
- Customize your locker with a photo collage or a DIY chalk board.
Steps
Community Q&A
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QuestionMy locker isn't magnetic. What should I do instead?wikiHow Staff EditorThis answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.
Staff AnswerwikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerTry using tape or sticky tack to hang pictures in your locker. Hooks and hangers with adhesive, removable backings can also help you hang organizers, clothes, and/or bags. -
QuestionWhen do I find the time to do all of these things to my locker?wikiHow Staff EditorThis answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.
Staff AnswerwikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerTry getting to school early one morning! Bring all your decorating supplies with you in a reusable bag, and get to work before the bell rings. -
QuestionI can't find a plain, nice wallpaper for the life of me! Anywhere you'd recommend looking? I'm trying to find a blue, black, red, or gray wallpaper.wikiHow Staff EditorThis answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.
Staff AnswerwikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerA colored wallpaper is sure to look great in your locker! Try searching online or heading over to your local craft store. Who knows? You may just find a different color or pattern you like more!
Warnings
- Schools can check the inside of lockers at any point, so stay clear of decorations that are inappropriate or against school rules.⧼thumbs_response⧽
- Avoid damaging lockers so you don’t have to pay a school fine. Don’t write on the locker, apply glue, or use anything that’s difficult to remove.⧼thumbs_response⧽
References
- ↑ https://youtu.be/WWL0J366OyY?t=86
- ↑ https://youtu.be/OOSV01YIPOc?t=151
- ↑ https://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/10/nyregion/locker-decorations-growing-in-popularity-in-middle-schools.html
- ↑ https://youtu.be/X9FuEZj7Iio?t=28
- ↑ https://youtu.be/WWL0J366OyY?t=217
- ↑ https://youtu.be/sbWZ7pDp6Mg?t=230
- ↑ https://youtu.be/kfOK02jfTdU?t=164
- ↑ http://mylitter.com/how-to-decorate-a-school-locker-for-less/
- ↑ https://youtu.be/kfOK02jfTdU?t=209
About This Article
One of the easiest ways to decorate a school locker is to cover the inside and outside of the locker with stickers. If possible, use stickers that are easy to remove, like vinyl decals. If you want decorations that are easier to rearrange, magnets are a great choice. You can also brighten up the inside of your locker with colorful wallpaper or contact paper. Or, cut out pictures from magazines and tape them into your locker to create a funky collage. If you like to doodle or leave yourself notes, attach a whiteboard or a chalkboard to the inside of the locker door.