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College Dorm Must Haves
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College favorites for their “home away from home”
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Cozy Bed
 
Room Decor
 
Small space Cooking/Kitchen
 
Bathroom
 
Lifestyle

Cozy Bed

 
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Twin XL bedding is such a specific size used in college dorms, Target has a great selection of bedding in this size
Twin Xl Dorm Bedding
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Most US dorms are twin XL
Twin XL : Mattress Toppers & Pads - Target
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Headboards elevate beds
College Dorm Headboards | Wayfair
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Dorm Bedding
Girls & Guys Dorm Bedding - Wayfair
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Yes they have a desk, but will do most of their studying & reading in bed! ;)
Reading Pillow
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I love that this set includes everything you need for your bed in 1 order!!
DormCo College Freshman Dorm Pack - Twin XL Bedding Bundle
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Room Decor

 
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Wall Space is limited so an over the door mirror is great!
Wavy Over The Door Mirror - Room Essentials
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Fun LED lighting can personalize your room & make it cozy
Curtain Lights
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Don't forget a Desk Lamp
Room Essentials : Desk Lamps - Target
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Doubles as a night stand or food/snack storage. Every dorm should have one
Metal Rolling Cart
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save the walls :)
Command Strips - Target
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Storage, storage, and more storage. You can put under lofted bed too or use to store clothing, food/bathroom items
3 Drawer Wide Cart White - Brightroom™: Plastic Storage Drawers, Utility Cart ...
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Bean bag chairs are great to add to communal areas for hanging out
EMMA+OLIVER Oversized Bean Bag Chair For Kids And Adults
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Add a pop of color with your dorm trash can (way better than the one they provide)
4L Step Trash Can Stainless Steel Lavender - Brightroom
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Your desk becomes your makeup vanity
Lighted Makeup Mirrors with LED & Magnification | Best Options
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Why do they have so many shoes? Big enough to share with roomie too.
Metal : Closet Shoe Rack and Storage Solutions
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Small space Cooking/Kitchen

 
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10000% need
K-Mini® Single Serve Coffee Maker - Keurig
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Every dorm should have one
Brita Filter - Target
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Lots of colors, microwave safe, easy to wash & cheap- PERFECT
Room Essentials Plastics Dinnerware
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You can cook so much in an air fryer!! Check school rules for small appliances
Air Fryers - Target
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Maximize food/cooking storage with a mini fridge wire rack.
Must-Have Dorm Items - College Mini Fridge Shelves
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Great for Smoothies (or Margaritas 😜)
Ninja Blast™ Portable Blender | Cordless Blending for on the go
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Great College Cookbooks for easy meals in small spaces
The Easy College Cookbook - by Candace Braun Davison (Paperback)
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Many dorms Include a microwave- but if not these compact & stylish ones are perfect
Mini Microwave Ovens | Compact & Functional
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Bathroom

 
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Makes for Easy trips to those communal/shared showers
Shower Caddy - Target
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Target Room Essentials has great towels in several colors. Tip: get a different color than your roommate
Room Essentials Towels: Soft, Durable & Quick Dry Options
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Lifestyle

 
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SELLS OUT EVERY YEAR! The BEST small but powerful fan.
Woozoo : Fans : Portable & Ceiling Fans - Target
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Lofted beds NEED a foot stool/ottoman
Ottoman With Storage For Dorm Room
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Great for move in, storage & laundry
4 Pack Heavy Duty Extra Large Moving Bags
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Leak proof & perfect for backpacks
Owala : Water Bottles - Target
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Easier than an iron, safer too
Handheld Steamer - Target
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Laundry bags make for easy transport and take up less room than a basket
College Laundry Bags & Dorm Room Hampers - DormCo.
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Joy Mangano Huggable hangers are the BEST- slim design saves on space, multiple colors & clothes don’t fall off
Clothes Hangers
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Update your high school backpack for college- fits a laptop & water bottle
Laptop Backpacks
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Comes in many colors- perfect for a college student in a dorm or at home
Crocs Adult Classic Cozzzy Slippers - TikTok Shop
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So much better than an eye mask. Weighted and comfortable- best sleep ever! Great gift
Nodpod Sleep Mask - The Weighted Blanket For Your Eyes, Calming Eyemask for Deep Sleep, Side-Sleeping Friendly, 100% Blackout, Patented Strap-Free Design - TikTok Shop
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Safety item for kitchens, dorms, bonfires, candle use etc
Emergency Fire Blanket - 4 Pack - Fiberglass Fire Suppression Blanket for Kitchen, 40" x 40" Fire Blanket for Home - TikTok Shop | Black Friday Sale TikTok Shop
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