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Dorm Room Essentials Every College Student Needs
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items Starting college in 2025? Whether you're moving across the country or just across town, these dorm room must-haves make your new space cozy, organized, and totally you. From bedding to bathroom gear, here’s everything a student actually needs (and wi...
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🛏️Bedding & Comfort
🪑 Furniture & Storage
🍽️ Kitchen & Eating
🛁 Bath & Cleaning
🛏️Bedding & Comfort
Cozy, budget-friendly, and fits dorm beds perfectly
Comes with sheets, a comforter, and pillowcases—one purchase, done!
Mainstays 5-Piece Reversible Bed in a Bag Comforter Set with Sheets, Soft Sea, Fresh Sage, Twin-XL
Make that plastic dorm mattress feel like home. Adds comfort and keeps you cool at night. Game changer!
2, 3, or 4 Inch Gel-Infused Memory Foam Mattress Topper with Removable Fitted Cover (2 inch, Twin XL) - Walmart.com
🪑 Furniture & Storage
Stylish storage and extra seating in one
Hide clutter + sit with friends = smart buy.
SONGMICS 43" Storage Ottoman Bench Folding Ottoman with Storage Hold up to 660lb Footstool for Living Room Navy Blue - Walmart.com
Shoes, snacks, makeup—it holds it all. Uses vertical space so your floor stays clear.
Whitmor Over Door Shoe Shelves 26 Sec Gray
🍽️ Kitchen & Eating
Small, reliable, and dorm-safe
Perfect for popcorn, late-night ramen, and pizza reheats.
Hamilton Beach 1.1 cu ft Countertop Microwave Ovens in Stainless Steel - Walmart.com
Fuel your 8am class like a champ. Small size, huge coffee power.
Keurig K-Mini Plus Single Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker, Dusty Rose
🛁 Bath & Cleaning
Grab-and-go for the communal bathroom life
Organizes all your products and dries quickly.
Siaomo Natural Mesh Shower Caddy Portable Tote Bag for College Dorm Essentials, Bathroom, Gym, Camp, Travel, Hanging Caddy Basket, Quick Dry Toiletry Bag (8-Pockets | Black)
Hang anything without damaging the walls. Dorm rules say no nails — these keep you decor-ready and compliant.
Command Mini Wall Hooks, White, Damage Free Decorating, 24 Hooks and 28 Command Strips