When trying to make a new dorm room homey, you are often limited by the rules of the building. Usually, that means you can't paint the walls, you can't attach lights to the ceiling, and in some cases you can't even screw things into the wall. In those cases, you need to rely on small details to make the room more appealing. One way to add a really unique detail to your room is to make or order custom drawer knobs. Instead of the standard industrial knobs or handles that come with your furniture (either provided by the school or purchased), numerous businesses offer decorative drawer knobs that can easily replaced the ones in your dorm room. Even if you only have sliding drawers without knobs, you can still attach knobs or handles that will not make it easier to open your drawers but also add some color to your room.

Below are just a few options for unique door knobs. Hundreds more are available from Amazon.com, hardware stores such as Home Depot, Lowes or Osh, and even from specialty stores like Anthropologie. If you don't want to buy a more expensive drawer knob, simple wooden knobs are inexpensive and can be painted any way you like.