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Quick-Reference Dorm Essentials List
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This curated list features budget-friendly, highly rated essentials from Target’s Room Essentials and Brightroom collections. Each item is chosen specifically to maximize the limited footprint of a standard college dorm
Sections
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Desk , Lighting & Power
 
Bath
 
Bed
 
Snack
 
Organization & Storage
 
Room Appliances

Desk , Lighting & Power

 
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Desk Lamp with Wireless Charging and Storage (Includes LED Light ...
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Bell + Howell Spin Power Smart Charging Station Outlet Extender ...
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Found this $8 clamp light and honestly wasn’t expecting much . It clamps onto any desk, has adjustable angle and is bright enough. This has become my go-to for late-night studying. Feels way more solid than the price suggests!
Clip Light with Silicone Sleeve White - Room Essentials™
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Bath

 
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Organize your bathroom space with this Large Dorm Shower Caddy from Room Essentials™. This large shower caddy feature a large rectangular compartment on one side and two equally-sized compartments on another side to store your bath essentials. Ma...
Large Plastic Dorm Shower Caddy - Room Essentials™ : Target
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• Rounded rectangle mesh shower caddy • Spacious main compartment plus mesh pockets around the outside • Made from polyester fabric in dark gray • Convenient carrying handles
Dorm Mesh Shower Caddy Gray - Room Essentials™ : Target
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The Hollister Collection at Target : Pajamas for Women
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Mattress Topper - 2 Inch - Breathable Memory Foam - Select High Density by Viscosoft Twin XL
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Snack

 
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Mini coffee maker is a must for dorms.
Keurig K-Mini Single Serve K-Cup Coffee Maker
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One can never have too many chips.
Frito-Lay Chips
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Organization & Storage

 
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Velvet Hangers 100 Pack, Non-Slip Clothes Hangers with Silver-Colored Swivel Hooks, Slim Space-Saving for Closet, Heavy-Duty, Black
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Spinning Caddy 10"x6" White, Teacher Supplies - up&up™
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Sterilite Wide 3 Drawer Storage Cart, Plastic Rolling Organization Cart, Grey
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Room Appliances

 
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Levoit Core Mini Air Purifier with Night Light Cream White
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Ninja DualBrew Coffee Grounds & Pods GP161 Black
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Brita Ultramax 27 Cup Dispenser Stone Blue
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