The Dorm Decor and Furniture to Stock up on Before Move-in Day
These work for post-grad spaces, too.
Courtesy of West Elm
One of the best parts of move-in day at college is getting to decorate your dorm room (or apartment, house… whatever your housing situation is). It’s probably your first time living outside of your childhood home, so this is your big chance to decorate your own space the way you want to. Have fun with it!
To help with dorm room shopping, we’re sharing some of our favorite picks below. And even if college seems like a lifetime ago, this list might still be helpful—a lot of these items are stylish space-saving solutions that you can use in your post-college home.
IKEA RÅSKOG Utility Cart
You really can’t go wrong with IKEA’s classic RÅSKOG cart. It provides so much storage with a slim profile—great for any space, whether it’s a dorm room or house.
West Elm Cloud Jersey Comforter and Sham Set
Made of organic cotton jersey, this comforter and sham set is so soft you might have trouble getting out of bed for class.
Hansleep Memory Foam Mattress Topper
Dorm beds aren’t exactly the most comfortable, so you’ll probably want to add an extra layer, like this gel-infused memory foam mattress topper.
Tulip Task Lamp
This whimsical lamp will add a touch of cheer to any desk. And it’s a helpful vessel for storing pens and pencils.
Container Store Black Bed Riser with Power and USB
This bed riser is a two-for-one—it will elevate your bed so you can get more storage underneath and it has built-in power outlets and USB ports.
Surblue Bedside Caddy
Some dorm rooms might not even have a nightstand, or you might be in the top bunk, so a bedside caddy will help you keep all the essentials within arm’s reach.
LoveShackFancy Shower Caddy and Laundry Bag
LoveShackFancy has teamed up with PBTeen on a dorm collection. It features the dreamy, romantic vibes that the popular fashion brand is known for, like this blue floral bath caddy and laundry backpack.
Williams-Sonoma College Kitchen 8-Piece Starter Bundle
This professional-quality set has the basics for any dorm kitchen. It comes with a saucepan with lid, fry pan, half-sheet pan, two ceramic knives, and two flex mats.
Parachute Percale Sheet Set
Set up your bed for a luxurious night of sleep with Parachute’s Percale sheets.
West Elm Rhode Wiggle Round Pillow
Throw pillows are another way to add a pop of personality to your dorm bed.
IKEA FYLLEN Laundry Basket
This lightweight basket has handles so you can easily carry it to the laundry room. It can hold up to 20 pounds of laundry.
Butterfly Dorm Chair
Perfect for dorm room hangouts, this dorm chair is comfortable, portable, and folds up so you can stash it when it’s not in use.
The Container Store Long Underbed Boxes with Wheels
Maximize your storage by looking underneath your bed. These underbed boxes can hold clothing, shoes, books, toiletries… basically anything you need to store.
Urban Outfitters Checkerboard Woven Shag Rag Rug
A rug can really warm up a space (and distract from gross carpet or linoleum floors).
Dormify Glass Shade Floor Lamp
This minimalist floor lamp will add some style to your room without taking up too much space.
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