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College Bound for Fall: Cozy, Comfy & Campus‑Ready
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items Dorm or first apartment, fall semester—here’s everything to make your space cozy, functional, and totally you.”
Sections
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Living Space
Bedroom
Kitchen
Electronics
Living Space
Turn your dorm or tiny apartment into a chill zone! Comfy, cozy, and easy to move around—these picks make your space feel more like your space. Whether you're crashing after class or having friends over, it’s all about those homey vibes.
Howdy! Great posters for your Living Space!
3 Pieces Pink Disco Cowgirl Posters Prints Canvas Painting Howdy Pictures Pink Cowboy Boots Artwork for Western Dorm Room Bedroom Decor with Wooden Inner Frame - Walmart.com
A rug is a great anchor for your Dorm room!
Plush Shag Rug - Room Essentials™
PRINT those photos!! Make them into a conversastion piece!
Photo Holder
NO NAILS!! Perfect for the dorm room!
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A great addition to any dorm room or college apartment. you need to have a place to hang reminders and pictures!
No Nails Dual Function Study Board
To keep everything organized in a dorm or small apartment but looks nice!
Costway 6 Cube Storage Shelf Organizer Bookcase Square Cubby Cabinet Bedroom Natural
How fun and adorable these are!! For any wall in the dorm or apartment!
3 Pieces Pink Disco Cowgirl Posters Prints Canvas Painting Howdy Pictures Pink Cowboy Boots Artwork for Western Dorm Room Bedroom Decor with Wooden Inner Frame - Walmart.com
The best value for a vacuum cleaner!
Shark Navigator Swivel Pro Upright Vacuum Cleaner - HEPA Filter, Anti-Allergen Seal, Powerful Suction
The Cloud Storage Ottoman for the win! Perfect storage for small spaces!
Mainstays Boucle Cloud Storage Ottoman, Cream
Bedroom
Because your bed is also your couch, desk, and everything else….Dorm beds are...rough. These are my go-to finds to make it softer, warmer, and way more functional. Sleep better, study smarter, and keep the mess under control.
This is so beautiful and perfect for your dorm bed!
Dorm No Nails Round Smart Headboard
A must have for students in a dorm
Faux Shearling Bed Rest Pillow - Room Essentials™
This comforter is by far the best! Lightweight enough to wash regulary without your washing machine walking! Looks amazing with some throw pillows added.
Twin/Twin Extra Long Box Stitch Puffer Comforter Ivory - Room Essentials™
Every student needs a full length mirror in their Dorm!
13.5" x 49.5" Framed Door Mirror - Room Essentials™
A must have in order not to ruin the Dorm matress.
Waterproof Quilted Mattress Pad - Room Essentials™
Every body pillow needs a great and comfy cover! So inexpensive you can get a couple to swap out!
Plush Body Pillow Cover - Room Essentials™
What a beautiful way to decorate your dorm room..gives you vertical storage space!
No Nails Ledge (24"-36")
Create soft, but in style confort with these string lights...
"curtain twinkle lights" : Target
How great is this Stand Pillow??
UGREEN iPad Stand Pillow, Adjustable & Foldable Tablet Holder for Lap/Desk/Bed, Ultra Soft, Grey
Compact Storage turns into a great nightstand for your bedroom!
Mainstays 3 Drawer Fabric Nightstand with USB, Arctic White Boucle - Walmart.com
Yippee -ki-yay!!
Urban Shop 14" x 20" Cowboy Boot Oblong Pillow for Teens and Young Adults
Creating a functioning but comfy space for yourself!
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This Hanging Headboard is perfect fro creating a comfy feel to your room!
Hillsdale Upholstered Hanging Twin Headboard with Nailhead and USB Charging, Gray
Kitchen
Let’s be real—you're not cooking full meals every night… But you still need the basics. These picks cover everything from coffee to quick snacks to lazy meal hacks. Easy to use, easy to clean, and dorm-approved.Everyday
Everything for eating and drinking!! Perfect for your dorm room or a college apartment!
20pc Plastic Dinnerware Set - Room Essentials™
Fast & Fresh Brewed to get you going in the morning!
Keurig K-Mini Single Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker, Dusty Rose - Walmart.com
Pumpkin Spice to start your school year!
Dunkin’ Pumpkin Spice Artificially Flavored Coffee, Keurig K Cup Pods, 10 Count Box
An Airfryer might be your new best friend with how versitile it is for cooking all different food! You cannot beat this price either!
Ninja Mini Air Fryer, 2 qts Capacity, Grey - Compact, Nonstick, with Quick Set Timer, AF080 - Walmart.com
Doesnt get better than this set for cooking! You need this for your college apartment!
CAROTE Pots and Pans Set Non Stick, Kitchen Cookware Sets, Stackable Induction Cookware, 13pcs Pot and Pan set, Taupe
Silverware is a must. You cannot eat with your hands....
20pc Teagan Flatware Silver - Room Essentials™
A must have for late night popcorn!
COMFEE' Retro Small Microwave Oven 0.7 Cu Ft in Apricot - Walmart.com
These kitchen towels are an absolute must for your kitchen!
Kitchen Towels, Ultra Absorbent Dish Cloths Set 12, Quick Drying Kitchen Essentials for Washing Dishes, Cooking, Baking, Multi Function Bar Towels
Perfect Dorm room fridge stand on wheels to move easily!
Byourbed Suprima Classic College Dorm Room Fridge Standm, 24W x 18D x 17H Shelf Unit with 100 lb, Black
Kitchen Utensils are a must for your dorm or apartment...and this one has a great container to keep them organized!
Silicone Cooking Utensils Set - 446°F Heat Resistant Kitchen Utensils,Turner Tongs,Spatula,Spoon,Brush,Whisk.Kitchen utensil Gadgets Tools Set for Nonstick Cookware,Dishwasher Safe (BPA Free) - Walmart.com
This microwave bowl is a must! Easy to use, easy to store and clean up!
Microwave Bowl with Lid, Heating Dish, Noodle Bowl, Storage Plate, Soup Bowl with Handle, Easy To Store, Bpa Free, Microwave Cookware Kitchen Supplies, College Dorm Essentials for Boys Girls - Walmart.com
This Coffee Bar cabinet doubles as storage which is absolutely needed in a dorm or small apartment! Not to mention it is very cute!
Coffee Bar Cabinet, Cabinet Storage Table with 2 Reeded Glass Doors, Buffet Sideboard Cabinet for Kitchen, Dining Room, Living Room - White
Electronics
If you do not have these Jlab mini ear buds...You need to get them! They are amazing and stay in your ear and stay charged forever! Fits on your key chain so you always have them when you need them!
JLab JBuds Mini True Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds
Light weight ideal laptop for home office!
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IRU8 15.6" Laptop, Intel Core i3-1315U, 8GB Memory, 256GB SSD, Windows 11 (82X7001VUS)
These are so sleek looking especially in this color! Not to mention the functionality they provide!
Beats Solo 4 Bluetooth Wireless On-Ear Headphones - Slate Blue
These are perfect for getting those pesty cords out of your way but neatly!
The Home Depot
Every office needs a great printer/scanner copier!
HP OfficeJet Pro 8139e Wireless All-in-One Color Inkjet Printer Scanner Copier, Best for Home Office, 1 Full Year Ink (40Q51A)
The best way to organize little things in your office!
Comix Desk Organizer with 6 Drawers, Rectangular Desktop Drawers, Plastic MakeupStorage, Detachable Design, Suitable for Office, School, Home (Blue)
Perfect size for any desk and it includes charger!
OttLite Wellness Series Purify LED Desk Lamp, 26", White (SCNQC00S)
Everyone needs extra extension cords for their dorm or apartment!
Cordinate 10ft. 3-Outlet Extension Cord, White/Gray – 39624