How to Make a DIY K-pop-Inspired Room Decor

If you’re into K-pop, you’ve probably thought about updating your room to match your favorite group’s style. You don’t need to spend a lot or buy official merch to make that happen. With a few simple materials and a bit of time, you can add K-pop-inspired touches that feel personal and low-key cool.

Here’s how to do it.

1. Photo Wall or Grid Display

What you’ll need:

• Printed photos (bias shots, group photos, concert pics)
• Washi tape, string, or mini clips
• Corkboard, metal grid, or just a clear wall space

Print out your favorite photos and arrange them in a clean grid or a shape like a heart. Use washi tape or clips to attach them. You can keep it neat or go for a more casual layout. Change the photos whenever a new comeback drops or you switch up your bias list.

2. Light Stick Display

What you’ll need:

• Basic wooden or acrylic stand
• Paint, stickers, or washi tape
• Optional: small LED lights

If you own a light stick, give it a spot to shine. Paint or decorate a stand to match the group’s colors. You can add small lights around it or just keep it simple. It’s a nice way to display something you’ve probably got tucked away in a drawer.

3. Floating Album Shelf

What you’ll need:

• Wall shelves
• Contact paper or paint (optional)
• Albums, photocards, and any merch you want to show

Put up one or two floating shelves and use them to display your albums and favorite pieces. If you want it to pop more, line the shelves with contact paper in a color or texture you like. Group albums by group or by vibe—it’s up to you.

4. Custom Pillowcases or Tapestries

What you’ll need:

• Fabric transfer paper or a printing service
• Plain pillowcases or a canvas sheet
• Your own images or quotes

Use images or quotes from your favorite songs and print them onto pillowcases or fabric. It’s an easy way to personalize your space without going overboard. Keep it minimal or bold, depending on your style.

5. Lyrics + Fairy Lights

What you’ll need:

• String or fairy lights
• Clips or clothespins
• Printed lyrics

Hang string lights across part of your wall and clip lyrics onto them. You can pick one song or mix a few. It adds a soft glow to the room and a bit of meaning without looking cluttered.

6. Mini Stage Box

What you’ll need:

• Small box or shadow box
• Paper cutouts or mini prints
• Colored paper, stickers, or lights

Make a small scene inside a box, almost like a shoebox diorama. Add a stage backdrop, cutouts of your group, and lights if you want. It’s a fun project and works well on shelves or desks.

7. DIY Posters with Quotes or Lyrics

What you’ll need:

• Free design tools like Canva
• A printer
• Tape, tack, or frames

Design posters using your favorite quotes or song lyrics. Stick to a color palette that matches your room. Print and hang them using wall-safe tape or place them in simple frames.

A Few Final Tips

• Pick a theme or color palette to keep things cohesive
• Don’t worry about making it perfect
• Use what you already have before buying anything new

A K-pop-inspired room doesn’t need to be full of merch or flashy displays. It just needs to reflect your taste and the groups you connect with. Start small and build it up over time.