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Dorm shopping 🛌🪞
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By
Audry Clingenpeel
I just finished my freshman year of college, here is everything I recommend for a first year student living in the dorms!
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For your bed
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Decor
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Organization
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Cleaning supplies
For your bed
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target has the cutest, comfiest bed sets
Bedding - Target
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If you’re lofting your bed for extra storage, you may want this to hide the storage and make your room look more clean.
Cottingon Dorm Room Bed Skirt, White, Twin XL
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You don’t NEED this, but I loved mine! I was able to get one for pretty cheap from tjmaxx, but target also has them!
Headboard Pillows | Queen & King Sizes | Eco-Friendly & Adjustable
Decor
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These are probably the cheapest option for over the door mirrors, you don’t need to splurge on this, but you will want a full size mirror.
Over The Door Mirrors in Mirrors - Walmart.com
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Self explanatory!
College Dorm Room Posters
Organization
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I got two of the smaller gray organizers and they were perfect for storage under my lofted bed.
Plastic Drawer & Carts in Storage Containers - Walmart.com
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Get this for your snacks! You don’t need an expensive one.
Shop Durable Rolling Carts and Storage Solutions for Home and ...
Cleaning supplies
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No explanation, you just NEED these.
Lysol Wipes in Lysol All Purpose Cleaners(208)
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I made the mistake of buying a cheap vacuum and I regretted it immediately after moving in. Splurge on this, especially if you have carpet!
Vacuum Cleaners - The Home Depot
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This stuff is the best for getting stains out of clothes
Shout - Walmart
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Laundry BAGS. Not hampers. Bags are so much easier! (But also get one basket to transport clean clothes out of the dryer)
Laundry Baskets & Bags - Target
