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Her College Dorm
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items Here are all the things we used in my daughter’s college dorm + some extra alternatives! 🎀
Sections
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Bedding
Decor
Closet Space & Organization
Desk/Hutch Details
Furniture
Health & Safety
Bedding
The perfect mixture of colors and patterns all while being super cozy and practical.
My daughter was wanting something cute and different for her headboard and man did this deliver! We designed all the bedding around this headboard! I love to mix colors and patterns and this headboard was the perfect starting point! 😍 it mounts to w...
Caroline Stripe Foam Headboard
This is a HIGH QUALITY pillow cover with beautiful embroidery designs. We took it to our favorite local custom embroidery shop to add her monogram and make it personal. It’s turned out so adorable!
Hofdeco Coastal Patio Lumbar Pillow Cover 12x20
These match the curtains with the blue scalloped edge and help tie together all the patterns and colors! High quality material. Covers only but comes in set of 2.
BEBE BASK Scalloped Pillow Cover Set of 2
The CUTEST design to tie in the colors of the headboard, curtains, coverlet, etc. Matched the aesthetic my daughter was wanting perfectly! High quality. Cover only.
Hofdeco Coastal Patio Throw Pillow Cover 18x18
Loved that these came in a pack of 4 because that’s exactly what we needed. You should buy 20x20 pillow inserts when using for an 18x18 pillow cover. Makes them look more full!
Utopia Bedding Throw Pillows Set of 4 White 20x20
Don’t forget your inserts like we did! This was literally the last thing I ordered before move in! Used this insert for monogrammed lumbar pillow cover.
Utopia Bedding Throw Pillows 12x20, White, 2-Pack
Don’t skip this layer!!! It completely encases the school provided (aka used) mattress. It protects from all the gross. 🤢
Utopia Bedding Waterproof Twin XL Mattress Protector
Don’t waste your money on those other expensive gel toppers! This one is great and at a fraction of the cost! My daughter has used entire first semester and can attest it’s super comfy! And it stays in place when you put it in encasement with mattres...
LINENSPA 3 Inch Gel Memory Foam Topper Twin XL
I know it seems like there are a lot of layers to this bed but don’t forget the topper!
Utopia Bedding Quilted Fitted Mattress Pad Twin XL
Finding the right bed skirt was harder than expected, but this one was such a win. The panel design makes it easy to access under-bed storage, and it’s affordable without sacrificing function.
Cottington Lane Twin XL Tailored Box Pleated Bed Skirt White
Must have basic comforter layer that is dreamy soft! Add your fav colored linens and pillows on top!
Full/Queen Heavyweight Linen Blend Comforter & Sham Set White - Casaluna™: Rayon & Cotton, Hidden Quilting, Zip Closure
Love this color scheme!
3pc Full/Queen Matelasse Quilt and Shams Set Cottage Floral Green - Threshold™
Decor
For all the pretty 😍
The cutest scalloped edge curtains that let in all the light and soften up the room to make it feel like home! 🩵 At 84” long they work perfectly for the window in her dorm.
Lush Decor Coastal Chic Scalloped Edge Curtains
My college girl loves all the colors in this rug! It’s low profile and the 6’X9’ size covers up most of the gross carpet in her dorm room.
Fame Living Green Oushak Rug, 5'9x8'9
This adorable pink glass floor lamp was the perfect touch to this sitting area. Great size for small spaces like a dorm. It’s adds soft light to the room too.
Mercer41 Gracieleigh 63" Arched Floor Lamp & Reviews | Wayfair
How adorable are these rechargeable wall sconces?!?! 😍 The charge lasts a long time and they are so easy to take off the wall and charge. They really elevate her dorm room!
Home Decor Collection Sterling & Noble Home Cordless Brass Rechargeable Wall Sconce with Scalloped Fabric Shade and Remote
This mirror is a STEAL at this price! We were looking for something skinny enough to fit between her bed and closet but also tall enough for a full length mirror. We also just wanted to be able to lean it up against the wall! This one is perfect and ...
BEAUTYPEAK 64"x 21" Full Length Mirror Arched Standing Floor Mirror Full Body Mirror, Gold - Walmart.com
I love this no nail pinboard from pbteen. The dorm allows nails but a minimal amount so we had to get creative on when to use them and not. It comes with command strips to mount it and is a thick high quality board. Lots of color options too!
No Nails Dorm Pinboard (36"x24")
Lightweight frames for an easy dorm gallery wall. I bought two sets of three. They come with easy hang template. ✅
3pc 14x16 Matted To 8x10 Beaded Metallic Wall Frame Set | Home | T.J.Maxx
Custom Bama wall art in the colors of her room. Yes, please! This wall art is adorable and she can customize it to your school!
College Prints Custom College Prints Custom wall art Custom College Prints Custom dorm decor Custom wall art Custom stripe decor
💙🤍 love the design of this vase.
My Texas House 8" Blue Floral Round Ceramic Vase - Walmart.com
I wish this was out when I was decorating my daughter’s dorm room!
My Texas House 15" Brass Glass Shade Table Lamp
Bow lamp!!! 🎀
My Texas House 24" Gold Metal Bow Table Lamp
He’s the cutest!!! Get him now!!!
Home Decor Collection Catalina Lighting Golden Doodle Table Lamp with Painted Gold Finish and Tapered Linen Shade, 18"H
It’s the small touches… 😍
Home Decor Collection Sterling & Noble Home Gold Decorative Cast Iron Bow Shaped Indoor Wall Hook, Size 3.74" x 3.54" x 0.79"
Great catch all
Home Decor Collection 11" x 14" Scalloped Woven Natural Water Hyacinth Decorative Tray
Love the bow detail…
Home Decor Collection Sterling & Noble Home Gold Metal 9.06" Taper Tabletop Indoor Candle Holder, with Bow Accent - Walmart.com
Love the color!
Home Decor Collection Style House Green Glass Vase, 7.5" L x 9.65" H
I’m obsessed with this pillow. I bought it for my home.
Home Decor Collection 8" x 20" Green Striped Ruffle Bolster Decorative Pillow
Closet Space & Organization
Organization is key to maximizing space in tiny dorm closets.
Love these stackable bins! And clear means you can see what is in them easily!
12" x 12" x 8" All Purpose Open Front Storage Bin - Brightroom™
Every dorm closet needs cube organization. The 4 cubby worked best for us in small space.
4 Cube Organizer White - Brightroom™
My daughter opted for neutral aesthetic with these fabric bins that hid her bras and undies!
13" x 13" Fabric Bin Khaki Texture - Brightroom™
This double basket with lid that holds detergent makes doing laundry easy! She still might not do it very often but it’s not because she isn’t organized!
Wire Wood Basket Cart - White - Brightroom™
Yes, she needs 100 hangers. So having them all look uniform helps and the slim hanger means more fit in a small closet space!
100pk Flocked Suit Hangers White - Brightroom™
There are no doors to her closet so these 90” curtains were the perfect length for the school provided curtain rod and the blackout thickness allows you to hide the mess!
MIULEE Pink Blackout Curtains 52x90, 2 Panels
If you have seen the popular hack of zip tying two of these storage containers back to back you know this is a dorm room staple and a MUST for underbed storage! This just makes it’s even easier buying it as a two pack!
(2 pack) Sterilite Wide 3 Drawer Cart, Clear Plastic Storage Drawers, Wheels Included, White - Walmart.com
You can transform any hanger into a set hanger or pant hanger with these clips! We use them in our closets at home not just in dorm rooms!
Better Homes & Gardens Velvet Hanger Clips, Nonslip, Black, 20 Count
I think these bags are a great alternative to the blue ikea bags that everyone raves over. I like the clear so you can see what’s in them and I think these are easier to carry on your shoulder during move in. You can use for overflow laundry too!
DIMPA Storage bag - clear 25 ½x8 ¾x25 ½ "
This is the one you need for those thick fire safety dorm doors!
BOF Adjustable 6 Over Door Hooks, Aluminum
These little magnet hooks come in handy anywhere there is a magnetic surface and they are super strong! My daughter and roommates use on side of fridge near front door to hold all the things.
Single Magnet - White - Brightroom™
Desk/Hutch Details
Dorm Desk, Done Right ✨
This desk hutch was a win for her dorm room. It fit her makeup mirror perfectly, created much-needed vertical storage, and the small drawer came in handy every day. Easy to customize and made her desk feel so much more functional.
ChooChoo Desktop Bookshelf 36.4" Tall White
We opted for this IKEA tabletop instead of acrylic toppers or desk skirts that seemed like they’d get in the way. It was simple to cut down to size, easy to keep clean, and the depth worked perfectly on the dorm’s standard desk.
LAGKAPTEN Tabletop - white 47 1/4x23 5/8 "
10/10 recommend 🤍 This makeup mirror fits beautifully on her desk with the hutch. The light options are great, and the size is perfect without taking up too much space.
Vanity Mirror with Lights - 15 LED Bulbs, 3 Color Modes, USB & Type-C Charging, Touch Control Makeup Mirror with Lights & 3X Magnifying Mirror
Great chair for the price! It’s the perfect size for the desk and is super comfy. The velvety soft material is so pretty! 😍 My daughter loves!
Ktaxon Office Desk Chair Adjustable Flannel Computer Task Chair Small Rolling Vanity Stool with Wheels for Study Make-up Dressing Room Pink - Walmart.com
Furniture
Space maximizing furniture pieces for small spaces. 🛏️
My daughter is OBSESSED with how cute this chair is! Right now TJMaxx has in blue and cream. My daughter’s is a light green. It’s a slipper chair so small and doesn’t take up a lot of space. They sell out pretty fast so grab while you can!
21x32 Scalloped Bottom Skirted Dining Chair | Kitchen & Dining Room | T.J.Maxx
These drawers are the PERFECT height for a semi-lofted bed. My daughter truly couldn’t stay organized without all this drawer space. She keeps her everyday makeup in a few drawers since it’s near her desk, with others holding school supplies, her lap...
ALEX Drawer unit with 9 drawers - white 14 1/8x45 5/8 "
This shoe cabinet was a total space-saver for her dorm. We zip-tied it to her bed, and those extra 9 inches made such a difference. It fit perfectly between the end of her bed and the closet, with room underneath for her Ugg slippers and Hokas. She a...
GULLABERG Shoe cabinet with 4 compartments - white 41 3/8x8 5/8x42 1/8 "
Health & Safety
Safety first! 😷
My daughter drank this every day for first month to stay healthy during rush week and with all the new environment germs! She keeps on hand now and uses as needed.
Trace Minerals Power Pak Multivitamin 30ct
Because there is no price for safety!
Bonus: comes in cute aesthetic color 🤍
She’s Birdie 3.0 Personal Safety Alarm - Blossom Pink
My daughter has asthma so this is a must for her. But honestly, every dorm room needs one. Super easy to vacuum filter and it doesn’t make a noise at all.
LEVOIT Air Purifier 3-in-1 Filter Mini-P
Wall Art
Love this wall art. It’s above chair in dorm room
Pink Italy Stamp Print: Girly Coquette Travel Art (Digital Download
Love these prints. Fully customizable!
College Prints Custom College Prints Custom wall art Custom College Prints Custom dorm decor Custom wall art Custom stripe decor
Bathroom
This was a must have for the shower area. It holds towels, toilet paper, feminine products, shower products, etc.
Lark Manor™ 58''H Bathroom Cabinet 3 Doors 3 Drawers 4 Tiers With Verticals Modern Style | Wayfair
How cute is this bath mat?!?
Mungo Get Naked Bath Mat Pink 31x20
The girls use this to bring their shower items into shared show since there isn’t enough space in the shower for all of their stuff!
Shower Caddy for Dorm Pink - Room Essentials™
The cutest!!! And the scalloped edge… 😍
20"x30" Mini Floral Scalloped Bath Rug White - Threshold™
Another great bath mat!!
20"x30" Valentine's Day Tufted Ruffle Bath Rug White - Threshold™
Love the scalloped detail.
My Texas House Whitney Blue Scallop Cotton Bath Rug, 20" x 32"
I’m here for all the scalloped detail.
My Texas House Whitney Scallop Border Cotton Hand and Bath Towels, Blue (2 Count) - Walmart.com
Look at how cute!
My Texas House Rose Pink Tassel Fabric Shower Curtain, 72" x 72" - Walmart.com
Matches the shower curtain.
My Texas House Rose Pink Border Cotton Bath Rug with Tassels, 20" x 30"
Here for the blue and white stripes!
Coastal Hand Towel Blue Striped - Threshold™
Shared Living Room
Making the living space cute and aesthetic for four girls to share! 🎀
So cute for the shared living space! Adds fun pop of color and the 95” length allows for you to hang at ceiling height to make the room appear taller.
Pink White Buffalo Gingham Check Curtains 95in
Let me start by saying that there are no sectional covers that fit the school provided couches perfectly. You’re really just looking for the ones that is the closest fit. And I promise you they really don’t care and you can make it work. This is what...
Arfntevss Velvet L-Shape Sectional Sofa Cover
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Because the school provided tv stand doesn’t actually fit a tv. 📺
Bonus: extra storage and lightens up the room if school furniture is brown. 🤍
Cozy Castle Farmhouse TV Stand 65 inch
It’s hard to find gold self adhesive curtain rod hooks! But these did the trick!
CIEMGNZOC 4PCS Gold No Drill Curtain Rod Brackets
Sturdy and stylish! Great for a dorm room!
Gold 48-84in Adjustable Heavy Duty Curtain Rod
Drapery Rings can add inches to curtains if you have unusual length of spaces. And it makes it look more finished.
40 Pack Gold Curtain Rings with Clips 1.26in
Pretty! 😍 Good quality artificial flowers to add pops of color and soften a room.
IPOPU 12PCS Dusty Rose Faux Ranunculus Flowers
When the aesthetic is blue and pink you need Hydrangeas! These are not cheap looking at all.
YalzoneMet 4 Pcs Blue Viburnum Hydrangea 26.8''
This is such a classic floor lamp to soften the living space. And affordable for a college dorm.
Oneach 62" Gold Arc Floor Lamp for Living Rooms
Colors are perfect! Size covers the entire living space and it’s made for dorm room so low profile and won’t break the bank!
My Texas House Back to Campus Mia 9' x 12' Washable Area Rug - Walmart.com
Love the scallop detail. So on trend.
My Texas House 14" x 20" Pink Scallop Embroidered Hearts Cotton Decorative Pillow Cover
Bama ❤️🐘🤍
All the Bama special touches!
Roll Tide! ❤️🐘🤍 Because you need all the elephants.
Resin Geometric Abstract Elephant Sculpture
He’s a must have snuggle for all the Bama kids!
Bashful Luxe Elephant Thuddeus
🎀 College Girl Favs
My daughter uses this bag for EVERYTHING! Love that it’s doesn’t get dirty easily. We had her name monogrammed on bow to make it extra special.
Case-Mate Jelly Tote Bag
Cute pickleball paddle my daughter was gifted.
PBPRO Signature Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle - Pink: Polypropylene Core, 4-1/4" Grip
This soft waffle robe is the perfect weight and I love the price too. Add a custom embroidered monogram to it to make it extra special! 🎀
Women's Waffle Short Robe - Auden™ White XS/S
The Boring Stuff 😴
The things they need but aren’t that exciting…
Another space saving must have!
GEEKERA 3-in-1 Wireless Charger Stand Dock
☔️ If your student is going to a school where it rains a lot. An umbrella is a must. They WILL use it especially when they are a 15 min walk from their dorm!
Ring Buckle Auto Umbrella, Reflective, Windproof, Compact (Blue)
Buy more of these than you think you need. You can always return the extras! Outlets are a premium in a dorm room.
CHCORE 5Ft Surge Protector Power Strip 8 Outlets 4 USB
Cute and aesthetic way to identify your laptop in shared space. May daughter loves it! 🎀
MOSISO MacBook Air 15" Case 2025-23 Set
The girl doesn’t like to iron but this comes in handy when she needs to and doesn’t take up too much space or need an ironing board.
Conair Steam Stylist: Handheld Garment Steamer for Clothing, Travel, 1000W, Detachable Water Tank, 5 Min Steam Time
My daughter loves how compact this fan is but her fav part is that it is soooooo quiet!
Woozoo 5-Speed Globe Fan
Move In Day
This is the best Hulken dupe out there. And I have tried them all!
CleverMade Foldable Tote Bag on Wheels
Great for move in day and keeping items together as you purchase leading up to move in.
32.5" Reusable Bag XL tote Target Run Bag Red
Great to have on hand for move in day. For the last few things that didn’t get packed.
Reusable Bag XL Tote bag with large Bullseye
Spring Target Finds
Look at how cute!!!
Twin/Extra Long 310 Thread Count Teen Block Print Ruffle Sheet Set Pink/Cream - Threshold™ designed with Studio McGee
(Set of 3) 12"x16" Flower Framed Arts - Threshold™ designed with Studio McGee
Love a pretty and functional ottoman! And it doubles as a stool to launch your student into their lofted bed!
Box Pleat Skirt Storage Ottoman Performance Fabric Blush - Threshold™ designed with Studio McGee
Embroidered Scalloped Pillow - Threshold™ designed with Studio McGee
Floral Knit Jacquard Throw Blanket Pink/Cream - Threshold™ designed with Studio McGee
Set of 2 Faux Suede Trays - Threshold™ designed with Studio McGee
Scallop Shade Metal Table Lamp Purple - Threshold™ designed with Studio McGee
Spring Flowers Scatter Accent Rug Pink/White - Threshold™
9.13"x12.91" Cross Stitch Floral Wall Art - Threshold™ designed with Studio McGee