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Stylish Dream Dorm Essentials, That Are Actually Useful ✨
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i decked OUT my dorm freshman year and trust me….i wasn’t working with much. here’s how i did it and then some, you can never have too much decor to make it feel like home 🌷🏡
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Twin Bed Essentials
 
College Closet Hacks
 
Bathroom & Vanity
 
Mini Kitchen Necessities
 
Decor & More!
 
Space Savers 🙌

Twin Bed Essentials

If you’re gonna splurge and get a lil OTT on anything, it’s the bed you’re sleeping in every night 😴🌿✨
 
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so comfy cozy! worth it
Beckham Hotel Collection Bed Pillows Set of 2
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i took some INSANE naps on this thing. 10/10
Memory Foam Mattress Topper - 3 Inch Gel Infused
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yep i had two mattress toppers and yes it was beyond worth it
Twin XL Cooling Quilted Mattress Pad
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nobody wants bed bugs! this went under many layers of linens you don’t even notice it
Bedecor Zippered Twin XL Mattress Protector
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regardless what your bed looks like, they’ll still hop in it GET THE FLORAL SHEETS BABE 🙌
100% Cotton Twin XL Sheet Sets, 3 Pieces
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always get at least a second pair of sheets, nobody’s doing laundry like that every week
100% Organic Cotton Extra Long Twin Sheets
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you don’t have to shove an entire comforter in the wash, duvet covers are life savers 🙌
Toile Duvet Cover Set
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so pretty! i love the color palette
Galentine’s Pattern Core Duvet Cover Set
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love a gingham set
MagicLinen Linen Duvet Cover
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simple and embroidered :)
Floral Chenille Embroidered Duvet Cover
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colorful and fun!
Mariana Tile Duvet Cover Set
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this floral duvet is giving sleeping beauty
Finley Frame Patterned Core Duvet Set
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i love the darker floral pattern
Ella Vine Floral Pattern Duvet Cover Set
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soooooo comfy and honestly a necessity
Animal Ears Fleece Throw Blanket
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no headboard? no problem! this worked like a charm
A Nice Night Faux Fur Reading Pillow Wedge
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want a headboard? i gotcha
DormCo Rainha® Ultra Thick Tufted Headboard
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No Nails Auburn Piped Wall Mounted Headboard
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pottery barn has a whole collection of headboards worth the splurge
LED Tufted Leather Wall Mounted Headboard
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College Closet Hacks

these organizational items will save your life when it comes to tackling your dream closet set up
 
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i’ll never use another hanger ever again
Velvet Hangers 50 Pack, Non-Slip Clothes Hangers
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so many cute colors and patterns to choose from
NaturalCozy Woven Storage Rope Baskets
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Foldable Closet Storage Bins Organizer
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Legging Organizer Hangers 2 Pack w/10 Clips
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amazing for fall/winter months
Pants Hangers Space Saving
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Small Storage Baskets | Closet Organizer Bins
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Purse Hanger Organizer for Closet
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Rotatable Belt Hanger Rack Organizer
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Simple Houseware Adjustable Closet Hanging Rod
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obsessed, still use them to this day years later
16 Pcs Fabric Drawer & Closet Organizer
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Drawer Organizer, 6 Set Foldable Closet Dividers
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Velvet Hangers 20 Pack
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Bathroom & Vanity

arguably where i spent most of my time in college, look good feel good!
 
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space saver and fits my whole routine
360 Rotating Makeup Organizer for Vanity
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4-Tier Jewelry Stand Holder with Ring Tray
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the cutest vanity storage i’ve ever seen
Makeup Organizer with Drawers
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Corner Bathroom Counter Organizer Bathroom
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essential!! i use it daily
Heat Resistant Mat - Curling Iron Holder
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great for pens or makeup brushes
360° Rotate Makeup Brush Holder Organizer
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if you can’t part with your perfume collection this is for you 💖
3 Drawers 5 Tier Bathroom Makeup Organizer
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Makeup Vanity Mirror with Lights, 2X-10X Magnification
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Ceramic Jewelry Tray Decorative Cloud Dish
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Cotton Paradise 6 Piece Towel Set
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Shower Caddy Storage Baskets with Handles
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this was amazing for a refresh
Ceramic Ultrasonic Essential Oil Diffuser
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11/10 obsessed I use them in my shower every day and they’ve never fallen
Pink Shower Shelves w/ 4 Hooks, 2 Pack
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genuinely incredible. saved my hair and the pressure is phenomenal
Filtered High Pressure Shower Head 6 Modes
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the sage green color is also gorg
2 Pcs Rose Flowers Bathroom Rugs Set
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Green Floral Moss Bathroom Rug Bath Mat
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cute and a classic
New Mungo Get Naked Bath Mat Pink 31x20
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boho chic
Rosalie Wallpaper Shower Curtain
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Lacey Bows Shower Curtain
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Mini Kitchen Necessities

Believe it or not you can avoid the dining hall if you try hard enough (but it’s a classic ofc)
 
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i broke so many dorm rules and do not regret a thing, this especially!! 🫶
DASH Mini Rice Cooker Steamer Nonstick Pot
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this should be required at this point pleaseee get the brita 😭
Brita Water Filter Pitcher for Tap Water
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it’s giving keurig but you’ll keep it for years! love!! and a space saver
Nespresso Vertuo Pop+ Summer Limited Ed.
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so versatile and minimalist
Over The Toilet Storage Cabinet with Rattan Doors
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i used this as a makeshift kitchen over the mini fridge and it was fantastic
Bamboo Over-Toilet Bathroom Storage Shelf
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so small & i squeezed it into every teeny tiny room i had for years (i cannot live without my lattes)
De'Longhi Espresso & Cappuccino Machine w/ Frother
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obsessed with the color & its perf for late night study seshes! not paying $7 a latte babe
Nespresso Vertuo Pop+ Coffee and Espresso Machine
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10/10 there’s so many things you can do with a waffle maker
DASH Mini Maker for Individual Waffles
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smoothies, margs, daiquiris, protein shakes, anything you can imagine
Magic Bullet Blender, Small, Silver, 11 Piece Set
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very demure
bella 2 Slice Slim Toaster, Fits-anywhere
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another great space saver
Bamboo Corner Rack for Kitchen Counter
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so easy to clean and convenient
20 PCS Microwave & Dishwasher Safe Dinnerware
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Decor & More!

cozy lighting, throw pillows, accent decor and everything you need for your home away from home
 
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ambient lighting is the only thing that saved me from the big light (yuck)
Plug-in Mushroom Lamp with 3 Temp LED Bulb
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this will keep your dorm smelling fresh
Air Purifier 3-in-1 Filter Cleaner w/ Fragrance
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so cute and yes i did light candles alllll the time, just be sneaky or use a lamp
Bow Scented Candle
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safe! and keeps your candles lasting longer
Flower Candle Warmer Lamp with Timer
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if i don’t have a trinket for all my rings i’ll loose every single one
Glass Heart Ring Dish
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SO CUTE! it’s all about the little touches
Mushroom Plant Marker Set
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beautiful and reminds me of my cats back home 🐱💕
Sculpted Cat Heart Ceramic Trinket Box
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adorable and they have a few different styles to choose from
Babe Embroidered Slogan Text Ruffle Heart Shaped Throw Pillow
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gorgeous! my favorite part of my dorm
Freya Window Panel
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elegant and kinda preppy ✨
Wiggle Trimmed Window Panel
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life saver when your roommates wants to crash and you don’t
Shroommate Clip On Bed Headboard Lamp
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i love these for everything! coffee bar, vanity, mini vase, you name it
Bow Bath Tumbler
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i’m convinced the only reason i liked my dorm was bc of our area rug…
Wild Bows Hilo Tufted Rug
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keeps the cozy ambient lighting going
Himalayan Salt Lamp Night Light
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goes with eveything
Marte Display Wall Shelf
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actually the best light i had in my dorm
Himalayan Glow Salt Lamp w/ Dimmer 5-7 lbs
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we covered our dorm in polaroid & took one when anyone came over ✨
Fujifilm INSTAX MINI 12 Green Bundle 2025
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pillow covers are great for mixing up your decor each season
Double Stitch Checkered Cotton Throw Pillow
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Double Stitch Scalloped Throw Pillow Covers
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Summer Boho Sage Green Throw Pillow Covers 18x18 Set of 4
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Set of 2 Dusty Blue Velvet Round Pillows
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i got two and they fit around my entire dorm! so pretty and have 8 different modes
Twinkle Star 33ft 100LED Copper Wire Lights
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Lap Desk, Naturally Bamboo Folding Bed Desk
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Space Savers 🙌

for when you want to maximize your space as much as possible
 
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perf for game nights or when friends are over if you can’t fit a chair
Nirvana Floor Cushion
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stylish and gives you a lil privacy
Tulip Bow Bouquet Bamboo Beaded Curtain
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great for lugging around to the laundry room
Fiona Printed Laundry Bag
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obsessed with these they’re so cozy and you can take them down the hall to your friends dorm if you need to :)
Ruthie Velvet Floor Pillow
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take it to class, the library, a coffee shop, anywhere
BAGGU Puffy 16” Recycled Laptop Sleeve
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so versitile and easy to cart around
Slim 4-Tier Rolling Storage Cart Organizer
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TESSAN Tower Power Strip 11 Outlets 3 USB
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slim fit for those tiny closet spaces
Slim Laundry Hamper with Wheels
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great for adding extra storage under your bed
Under Bed Storage with Wheels
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beyond convenient
Bedside Shelf for Bunk & Top Bunk Beds
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comes in a pretty sea green color too
Over The Door Hook Hanger - 5 Tri Hooks
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Umbra Over Door Coat Rack & Organizer
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this will honestly save you in a pinch!!!
Portable Charger with Wall Plug and Cables
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extra pockets/space
Bedside Caddy Hanging Organizer, 7 Pockets
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i used a storage ottoman to climb into my bed every night and tbh it worked
Vanity Stool Chair with Storage, Ottoman
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Mainstays Boucle Cloud Storage Ottoman, Blush
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