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college apartment decor that looks designer level✨
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items these help small college spaces feel welcoming and homey. very inviting, and looks very high end!
Not to be dramatic, but this mirror completely transformed my tiny apartment bedroom. Looks classy and trendy. One of my favs.
Ebern Designs Nayelis Full Length Mirror & Reviews
If you live in a college apartment, multi-use furniture is non-negotiable. I hide all my extra throw blankets and textbooks inside this, and it doubles as extra seating when my friends come over before going out.
Dorm Round Upholstered Storage Ottoman Cream Boucle - Room Essentials™
I refuse to use the harsh overhead apartment lighting ("the big light"). This lamp gives off the dreamiest warm glow for late-night study sessions or cozy movie nights.
Cooper Ribbed Glass Table Lamp (19"-30")
Upgrading from basic college sheets to these made my bed feel like a boutique hotel. The embroidered scalloped detail is chef’s kiss—girly, clean, and ridiculously soft after one wash.
Peri Home Scallop Queen Sheet Set & Reviews
High traffic + apartment living means rugs get ruined fast. This one is machine washable, super soft on bare feet, and hides any accidental coffee spills effortlessly.
Zhuri Checkered Machine Washable Area Rug
My roommates and I use this as a mobile matcha/coffee bar in our kitchen. The clear acrylic keeps it looking light and airy rather than bulky and cluttered.
3 Tier Clear Storage Cart - Brightroom™
Perfect above an entryway console table to check your outfit right before leaving for class.
Olivia & May Metal Oval Minimalistic Room Wall Mirror Gold
The ultimate living room couch blanket. Everyone who sits on our sofa immediately asks where this is from because it’s ridiculously cozy and doesn't shed.
Bedsure 3D Bubble Blanket - GentleSoft Beige, Ultra Plush All Seasons Throw, Versatile for Sofa Office & Indoor Use, Ideal Home & Birthday Gift
We replaced our boring wooden apartment chairs with these curved velvet ones, and it elevated the entire kitchen nook instantly. High-end look without the designer price tag.
Modern Curved Velvet Upholstered Dining Chair
The perfect blend of storage and display. I styled mine with framed prints, candles, and my favorite textbooks—it fills an empty wall space so nicely.
Storage Bookcase/Arched Cabinet With Fluted Doors & Adjustable Shelves – Entryway, Living Room
Framing printables and travel photos in these gold frames instantly turns your space into somewhere you wanna be.
Haus and Hues Set of 6 Picture Frame with Plexiglass Cover, Natural Oak, 12x12
If your apartment bed didn't come with a headboard, this strap-on tufted wall cushion is a total gamechanger for sitting up and reading or working on your laptop in bed.
Aveigha Upholstered Headboard
Laundry baskets are usually eyesores, but this neutral linen bin looks so aesthetic sitting in the corner of your closet or bedroom.
Canvas Rectangle Laundry Hamper - Brightroom™: Beige, 80L Capacity, Open-Top, Multipurpose Clothes Sorter, No Assembly Required
Replacing plastic branded hand soap bottles with these refillable glass pumps in the bathroom makes your apartment look instantly organized and curated.
Ribbed Glass Soap Pump Black - Threshold™
Essential for Sunday resets and calming midterm anxiety. The chunky open weave keeps you cool while providing the cozy weighted pressure.
Full/Queen Chunky Knit Bed Blanket Natural - Casaluna™: Acrylic Sweater Knit, Year Round Comfort, Machine Washable
Great for small spaces where you can't put big bulky furniture. I use them above my vanity to display perfume bottles and skincare products.
Unique Bargains Clear Acrylic Floating Wall Shelves for Bathroom Bedroom Kitchen Clear 2 Packs
Extra floor seating when you have a full apartment of friends over for bachelor nights or game days. Super easy to tuck under the bed when not in use.
Azza Poly Chenille Square Floor Pillow Cushion