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dorm/apartment essentials!
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Dorming or renting an apartment gets soooo expensive, so here is a list of all of the things that I recommend to anyone who wants cute but affordable essentials!
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bathroom 💦🛀
 
kitchen 🍔🥗
 
bedroom 🛌🥱
 
organization 📦
 
decor🌿❤️

bathroom 💦🛀

 
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You’ll need a shower liner so here’s an affordable one! You may need a few because they get a little gross after a while.
71"x71" RPET Fabric Mid Weight Shower Liner White - Threshold™
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This shower curtain is soooo cute!
Blooms Flat Weave Shower Curtain Coral - Threshold™: 100% Cotton, Botanical Pattern, Machine Washable
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So dainty! Love it.
Botanical Floral Shower Curtain - Threshold™: Cotton Fabric, Machine Washable, Buttonhole Top
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This is so basic but also so unique! I love the fringe on the bottom.
Macramé Fringe Shower Curtain Cream - Threshold™: 100% Cotton, Buttonhole Top, Machine Washable
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You're gunna need a hamper and this one is a great price!
2.1bu Lamper White - Brightroom™
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My dorm did not come with shower curtain rings, so here is a pack from Target.
Plastic Shower Rings Clear - Room Essentials™
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Here is a colored shower curtain ring pack!
Colored Shower Curtain Rings White - Room Essentials™
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I like this! YOU NEED TO WASH YOUR HANDS lol
Wash Your Hands Flat Woven Hand Towel White/Gray - Room Essentials™: Cotton Velour, Lightweight, OEKO-TEX Certified
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Get a few of these! You can't beat the price.
Everyday Bath Towel Dark Gray - Room Essentials™
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If you are dorming, I would recommend you get a plastic shower caddy for the shower because you will need to clean it and I've seen that the fabric ones are super hard to maintain cleanliness with.
Shower Caddy White - Room Essentials™: Polypropylene Bath Organizer for College Dorm Essentials
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I had my own bathroom in my dorm and there was no shelving or anything in the shower. This works great and you don't need to worry about command strips or having a hard time taking it off when you're moving out!
Bathroom Shower Caddy Black - Threshold™: Rust-Resistant Hanging Organizer, PVC & Steel Shelf, Storage Rack
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I had this and loved it. It was easy to keep clean and it absorbed so much water after the shower!
17"x24" Chunky Chenille Cushion Foam Bath Rug Dark Gray - Room Essentials™: Tufted Polyester, Machine Washable
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This one is so cute!
You Look Good Bath Mat - Sky Blue 21"x25"
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This is a good non-slip mat for inside the shower!
Pebble Bath Mat Clear - Room Essentials™
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Please do not forget a garbage can! Maybe buy two if you have your own bathroom (one for the bathroom, one for the bedroom)
Wastebasket White - Room Essentials™: Plastic, Compact Design, 7.5L Capacity, 10.5" Height
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You'll need a soap dispenser so here's a cute modern one!
Soap Pump Dark Gray - Room Essentials™
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So cute!
Soap Pump Speckled Ivory - Room Essentials™: Ceramic Hand Wash Dispenser, Refillable Bathroom Accessory
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kitchen 🍔🥗

 
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Food bag clips!
4pk Bag Clip Set Mindful Mint - Room Essentials™
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If you have leftovers or like to mealprep, this is great!
2pk Glass Rectangular Food Storage Container Set Pink - Room Essentials™
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I highly recommend this mini fridge!
Whirlpool 3.1 cu ft Mini Refrigerator Stainless Steel WH31S1E
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Most dorms don't come with a microwave, so here is one!
Kenmore 0.7 cu-ft Microwave - Black
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If you love coffee, you need a keurig!
Keurig K-Mini Single-Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker - Dusty Rose
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Tap water is not filtered so here is a good purifier!
Brita Water Filter 10-Cup Tahoe Water Pitcher Dispenser with Refillable Water Filter - White
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Everyone knows these are the go-to plastic plates. Get a bunch of these!!!
10.5" Plastic Dinner Plate Black - Room Essentials™
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Cereal bowls!
33.5 fl oz Plastic Cereal Bowl Black - Room Essentials™
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Here is some good silverware!
20pc Teagan Flatware Silver - Room Essentials™
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If you like to drink out of straws like me, here are some reusable straws!
Ello 8pk Plastic Straws
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Cups!
26 fl oz Plastic Tall Tumbler - Room Essentials™
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Nylon Solid Spoon Black - Room Essentials™
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Solid Turner Spatula Black - Room Essentials™
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Kitchen Flexible Spatula Black - Room Essentials™
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OXO Locking Can Opener
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OXO Softworks Pizza Wheel
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Stainless Steel Kitchen Tongs Black - Room Essentials™
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Kitchen Shears Black - Room Essentials™
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Measuring Cup Set Mint Green - Room Essentials™
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Bounty Select-A-Size Paper Towels - 1 Triple Roll
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I feel like these are all the essentials you will need to cook and they all come in a pack!
T-fal 6pc Cookware Set, Simply Cook Nonstick Black
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bedroom 🛌🥱

 
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I highly recommend this comforter because it is soft, affordable, and keeps you warm! For a dorm bed, make sure to get twin xl unless they say otherwise.
Twin/Twin Extra Long Faux Shearling Washed Microfiber Reversible Comforter White - Room Essentials™: OEKO-TEX Certified, Dorm Bedding
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I recommend you try a satin pillowcase because it is super good for your hair and skin!
Standard Satin Pillow Cases Blush - Room Essentials™: Woven Recycled Polyester, OEKO-TEX Certified, 180 Thread Count
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I love these sheets so much and I would recommend you get a few!
Twin/Twin XL Microfiber Sheet Set Pewter Aqua Ditsy Floral - Room Essentials™: Polyester, Botanical Pattern, 170 Thread Count
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My bed was AWFUL. I needed this mattress topper so bad. It helped so much. The dorm mattresses are so thin that it feels like you are sleeping on wood, so I HIGHLY recommend this!
Twin/Twin XL 5-Zone 1.25" Foam Mattress Topper - Room Essentials™: Polyurethane, Non-Woven, Spot Clean
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This is a good cheap pillow and if you want to have a cute bed, get two!
Standard/Queen Overfilled Plush Bed Pillow - Room Essentials™: Hypoallergenic, Universal Sleeper, Microfiber
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One word: AMAZING. You want your dorm to be cozy and comfortable, which is SO good. You can sit on your bed and do homework or maybe watch some netflix while resting on this!
Faux Shearling Bed Rest Pillow Gray - Room Essentials™
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This throw blanket is so cute! My dorm was always freezing, so this was a must. It brings the bed together!
Full/Queen Checkered Faux Shearling Plush Blanket Rust - Room Essentials™
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Here is a plain blanket but it's so soft!
Twin/Twin XL Solid Plush Bed Blanket Gray - Room Essentials™
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This is a really cute throw pillow!
XVTRU Soft Dusty Pink Heart Pillow 12.9"x9.8"
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So cute!
Kcvvcr Sage Green Flower Throw Pillow 14.9"
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Some dorms do not come with mirrors, so here is one!
13.5" x 49.5" Framed Door Mirror White - Room Essentials™: Modern Style, Hangs Horizontally/Vertically
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This is just a basic lamp for your desk.
Task Table Lamp (Includes LED Light Bulb) Pink - Room Essentials™
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This is great for your desk!
Acrylic Round Desktop Organizer - Threshold™
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This is a cute ottoman the doubles as a stool to get onto your bed and organization!
Collapsible Double Dorm Storage Ottoman Gray - Room Essentials™
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Small basket!
Y-Weave Small Decorative Storage Basket White - Brightroom™
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Large basket!
Large Y-Weave Decorative Storage Basket White - Brightroom™
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If you have a closet or wardrobe, you need a bunch of these!
18pk Plastic Hangers White - Room Essentials™
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Laundry backpacks make it so much easier to do your wash! You no longer need to carry the whole basket down to the laundry room.
Backpack Laundry Bag Textured Gray - Brightroom™
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This is great!
15 Pocket Over the Door Hanging Shoe Organizer Gray - Room Essentials™
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This is essential for moving your stuff in and storing things in your dorm room!
18gal Storage Tote Gray - Room Essentials™
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This makes your room so cozy!
100ltr LED Plug-in Curtain String Lights with Clips - Room Essentials™: UL Listed, Indoor/Outdoor, 8 Settings
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Your room might have ugly flooring and it gets cold! Here's a cute rug!
2'6"x3'10" Washable Plush Shag Accent Rug Pink - Room Essentials™
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love it!!
12pc 79' Ivy Multipack Artificial Garlands Dark Green - Room Essentials™: Polyester Blend, Indoor Use, Unlit
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Plants make any room look better!
12.5' Trailing Pothos Plant in White Pot: Faux Greenery, Melamine Container - Room Essentials™
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Basic, but cute picture frame for your desk or nightstand!
4" x 6" Thin Grain Frame Wood - Threshold™: Modern MDF Tabletop, FSC Certified, Easel Back
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Adorable!
Benjia 4 Pack Magnetic Wood Poster Frames
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