Decorate A Guy’s College Dorm Room in American Made Style

Wall decor is a really easy way to add color and interest to a room. Fine Art America is an American company with printing locations throughout the world. Within the USA, Fine Art America prints images on several materials, whether paper, metal, acrylic, wood, and even cloth. What’s your dorm look? Music? Art? Fantasy? Sports? Motorcycles? You’ll find it on Fine Art America!

Hex Head Art makes 3D wall art that’s 100% imagined, designed, built, assembled, and packaged at one location in Louisville, Kentucky. It was founded by a single individual, Jamie Watts, and has grown into quite a business. The sports art is licensed, with royalty fees made to the represented team. Choose from MLB, NCAA, NHL, NFL, Military, Americana, and custom work. We’re drawn to this vintage-looking Chicago Theater sign. For an even cooler look, place neon lights behind your sign.

Lantern Press is a company in Washington that makes canvas signs and other wall images that help you create a cool personal space. The company offers images on high-quality stretched cotton canvas that’s printed with environmentally-friendly HP latex-based inks. We like the American Parks Collection for the college guy who enjoys hiking or being in the great outdoors. Shop on the Lantern Press website or find select prints on Amazon.

Let's hear it for the science guys and pre-med majors! POEM Designs fabricates molecule metal art for your wall, like the Dopamine Molecule piece. It is fabricated in the USA in a Native American-owned North Dakota-based design studio by a seasoned and gifted metal artisan. POEM stands for “People of Earth Matter.” You’ll find this metal selection and more on the POEM Designs website or at Walmart.

For all the music lovers out there, this black and white wall art from Pottery Barn shows 50 titles of classic songs and the year they were popular, all written in a really cool font. The artwork is based on originals by Rebecca Puig. The images are printed directly onto the wood and come framed in a pine frame. Choose from sizes measuring 24” x 12,” 46” x 23,” or 72” x 36.” This one is going on my Christmas list! Note: Not all Pottery Barn products are American-made, so check product descriptions for "Made in USA."

Pottery Barn showcases six coastal scenes printed in black and white. Buy individually or as a set. Each print comes in a matte white frame. Note: Only select items at Pottery Barn are made in the USA. Type “Made in USA” in the search bar, and also check product descriptions.

Rico makes 90% of its products in its South Carolina manufacturing facility. The company began in 1944 and sells sports-themed products, from decorative license plates to decals, pennants, and more. Who’s your favorite team?

RoomMates Décor offers peel and stick wallpaper, murals, and wall decals. This option is a perfect way for decorating a dorm room wall. Find a variety of themes, from Star Wars, Marvel characters, Netflix, and more. Check out the mural of the Millennium Falcon used during the Galactic Civil War. It comes in five easy-to-hang wall panels. Apply with water, and when you’re ready to remove, just peel it off. RoomMates Décor is headquartered in York, Pennsylvania.

If you’re serious about elevating your dorm room, this peel-and-stick wallpaper from Tempaper will do the trick. It's a genius way of adding the look of natural materials. Headquartered in New Jersey and manufactured in the USA, the peel and stick wallpaper applies easily, but your walls must be smooth. They may not stick if your dorm room walls are porous or textured. The rustic will warm up your space and make it feel like home. Everyone will want to hang out in your space!

Fly your state flag with pride in your dorm room. From Alabama to Wyoming, the U.S. Flagstore makes and carries each state flag representing our great country. The company also carries the good ole’ Stars and Stripes, also made in the USA. Flags are a good idea for decorating with little cost to the buyer. U.S. Flagstore is manufacturer and a retailer of flags and accessories. All flags sold on the company's website are made in the USA. Their customer service is helpful and friendly. U.S. Flagstore is located in Missouri. Shop on the U.S. Flagstore website or find selections on Amazon.

West Coast Frames was established in 1928 and is located in Beaverton, Oregon. The company makes a great selection of frames for your dorm room or home. You’ll also find art prints on the West Coast website. A number of picture frames are available in 20 different sizes. The selection we’re showing is made from red mahogany using American materials.

Woven Art and Beyond is a luxury tapestry company located in New York. The company sells tapestries at a variety of price points. If you don’t see what you want, you can ask the company to help you design a tapestry. Woven Art & Beyond supports a long tradition of USA textile mills (far and few now), creating high-quality fine wovens and accents by skilled artisan weavers. Because textile excellence in the 21st Century requires heightened respect for the environment, these textile mills are committed to using – whenever possible - renewable natural fibers from American growers, which are then woven and finished in the USA.

Looking for that perfect neutral bedding for your dorm bed? You’ll love the look and feel of this Tailrace cotton blanket from Amana Shops. Bright white combines with warm charcoal grey and black. It's the perfect 100% cotton blanket to elevate your bedroom design to that next level. Although it comes only in twin size (as opposed to twin xl), its 75” x 100” size fits a twin xl mattress. Made in Amana, Iowa, USA.

American Blossom Linens sells bedding made in the USA. Specifically, they have organic cotton bedding offered both dyed in soft colors or dye-free. Their Classic American Made Organic Cotton Sheets come in twin xl. They’re made with 100% West Texas organic cotton and get softer with each wash. The company is located in Thomaston, Georgia, which once was a booming textile town. We love this company’s dedication to the textile industry and their town. They offer free shipping. Save 15% off your American Blossom Linens luxury organic bedding purchase now with code USALOVE.

American Cotton makes 100% cotton bedding, including these beautiful cool-flow cotton sheets in twin xl. Made with 100% cool flow cotton and stitched with strong thread (also made in the USA), these sheets are exceptionally breathable and soft. The extra-wide elastic on the fitted sheet creates a perfect fit. You’ll find robes and towels on the website, as well.

Authenticity 50 makes and sells bedding and towels made in the USA. Everything this company makes is divine! The blanket shown in the image is seed-to-stitch made in the USA, and its herringbone pattern is always in style. It should be the only blanket you’ll ever need to buy for your college student. Authenticity 50 is located in Washington.

No Feathers Please works directly with a textile mill here in the USA that produces all the sheet sets, duvets, and blankets the website offers. The comforters, pillows, and mattress pads are all sourced from USA-grown and organically processed wool and cotton. If down is a problem for you, check out their products. Check out their organic cotton sheet set in size twin xl. No Feathers Please offers free shipping and frequent sales.

Red Land Cotton has basic sheets in twin xl that are 100% American made from start to finish. Choose fitted sheet depth and color. They are crafted from Alabama cotton and feature a percale weave. You can also shop for USA-made quilts, blankets, duvet covers, and bath towels.

Southern Drawl makes white sheets in twin xl. They’re 100% made in the USA from growing the cotton to the weaving, sewing, and packaging. The sheets are made from 100% combed cotton grown in Georgia.

Vermont Flannel makes a cozy patchwork blanket in all the great colors a college guy would like. This luxury blanket is made from tightly woven flannel on both sides that is hand-cut and sewn in the USA. The Vermont Flannel company donates to its local food bank with every purchase of a flannel blanket. Note: Not all Vermont Flannel products are Made in USA, so check labels and descriptions.

Don't forget the mattress topper! Dorm mattress are usually not very comfortable. Our list of Mattress Toppers Made in USA has you covered.

Make sure your student gets a good nights sleep with a comfy made in USA pillow.

Don't miss our list of American made comforters and duvets.

Cotton blankets, fleece blankets, wool blankets, weighted blankets, and more. We have the blanket you are looking for in our source list of made in USA blankets.

BJ Industries, located in Maryland, makes and sells the BackJack BJI Original. It’s a cushioned chair with a back that sits on the floor, so it’s great for gaming, doing yoga or stretching, or visiting with friends. It takes up little storage space; it's small enough for you to sit on your bed with your back against the wall. It comes in two sizes and is offered in 12 colors.

Ultimate Sack is a bean bag chair like no other. Made in Ohio, this giant chair is filled with made-in-the-USA poly foam, the outer layer is machine washable, and the stitching and zipper are strong and sturdy. The Ultimate Sack 5000 is recommended for college use. It’s approximately five feet in diameter. It comes in 23 colors, and a footstool is included.

If your roommate and you want to bunk your beds, National Home Store has everything you need to assemble an adult bunk bed for the college dorm. Pictured is "The Brute" which can hold up to 1,000 pounds. The douglas fir wood bunk bed kit comes with all the hardware you need along with the instructions to assemble the bed in your room. All you need is a little DIY know-how. Bunk beds are a great way of freeing up floor space in a tiny dorm room. The company also has lofted bed designs and materials as well.

I am petite so I need a different office chair than my 6’6” son-in-law, so desk chairs are not one-size-fits-all. Ergonomics are all too important when it comes to studying for hours at a time. HON makes desk chairs that come with different features, including adjustable heights, backs, and arms. HON is located in Muscadine, Iowa, and has another manufacturing facility in Georgia.

I love the idea of using a picture light for a desk lamp because it glows in a downward fashion to illuminate your desk rather than the entire room. You can attach it to a clamp (not included) and then clamp it to your desk. This light from House of Troy Lighting has a satin nickel finish. It is a perfect addition to any dorm room. Find it on the Destination Lighting website.

Don't miss our source list for American made lighting for more lighting inspiration.

If you are on the hunt for made in USA book shelves, desks, and desk chairs, don't miss our list of made in USA office furniture.

If your college guy is a sports enthusiast, help him show his school spirit with a rug, decal, or other décor of his favorite team for his dorm room. Fanmats carries mats showcasing the logos of NCAA, NLF, NHL, NBA, and MLB teams. Buy sports-related décor for the dorm room now, and later when it’s gift-giving time, come back to the Fanmats website to purchase floor mats for the car. Fanmats is part of Sports Licensing Solutions, LLC and is located in Georgia. Purchase on the Fanmats website, or find a variety of selections on Amazon.

Chilewich carries bamboo woven floor mats that come small enough for a door front or large enough for an area mat. It lays flat against the floor and brings soft comfort and color. Chilewich also has matching placemats you can use on your desk or on top of a dresser. The company is headquartered in New York with the products made throughout the USA. Shop on the Chilewich website, or find select products at Pottery Barn, Wayfair, or Amazon.

Maples Rugs has been keeping the textile industry going in Scottsboro, Alabama since 1928. Maples Rugs is a leader in the rug industry and is proud to be a made-in-the-USA company. This faux sisal rug in brown has a masculine style for any guy’s college dorm space. This style is available in various sizes and colors. Shop on the Maples Rugs website or find select styles at Walmart or Amazon.

For more dorm room rug inspiration, check out our source list for American made rugs.

Homz makes plastic storage bins in the USA. Whether you want small plastic containers to store school supplies or other small items, underbed storage containers on wheels, or something more decorative, you’ll find them on the Homz website. We personally own several underbed storage containers to hold our seasonal sweaters and shoes. We suggest something with lids for college dorm use to keep away dust mites. Homz is owned by HPI, Home Products International in Seymour, Indiana (Hello, John Mellencamp!). HPI produces the only ironing board still made in the USA. You’ll find several selections on Amazon as well as the Homz website.

Some people say a college kid's room HAS to have a storage trunk, and I agree. Rhino makes attractive storage trunks in an assortment of styles and colors in Rochester, New York. Imagine how would like to use your trunk: as a coffee table, as underbed storage, or as a side table with the cube shape trunk. Rhino offers all three! While sizes and functions differ, they all have in common the hard shell exterior outlined in metal hardware, including a lock. Choose a combination lock, sold separately on the Rhino website, to keep personal items secure. You can upgrade to leather finishes, too. Shop on the Rhino website, on the Dormco website, or find a nice selection of Rhino Trunks on Amazon.

Boy Smells Candles crafts a mix of masculine-scented made in USA candles that smell pretty great! They’re made from all-natural beeswax and coconut wax. They come in a glass jar and are made in Los Angeles, California. Although you can’t burn candles in a dorm room, you can use a candle warmer to diffuse the fragrance. Not to mention, they look great in any guy’s dorm room.

No college student can live without Command, those self-adhering hooks and strips for hanging anything and everything, including calendars, posters, and frames. Although Command products are made throughout the world including the USA, we have to list them in part because they’re owned by 3M, an American company. Let’s hope 3M brings more jobs back to America.

We found no string lights that are made in America, but we did find this single rope light company. The Dekor flexible rope light kit is ideal for any dorm room, whether roped from the ceiling or underneath furniture. You also can use it outdoors. It comes in several lengths. Customer Service said this rope light is appropriate for the dorm room. Dekor offers a 10-year warranty, so this lighting will last way beyond the college years.

Personally, I wouldn’t trust my computer, audio equipment, or tech goods to anyone except Zero Surge. This made-in-America company manufactures surge protectors and other accessories stateside. Choose from a two, four, six, or eight outlet plug-in. Costly? Yes. Worth it? Definitely. About eight years ago, my computer was plugged into a so-called “surge protector” outlet when we experienced a power outage. My computer fried because the surge protector didn't do its job. For that reason, I recommend New Jersey’s Zero Surge. Free shipping on orders in the continental U.S. Find this product on the Zero Surge website or on Amazon.

Don't forget the towels! Our list of American made towels includes towels, face clothes and hand towels.