Dorm Room

According to TikTok, Here’s The One Dorm Room Essential You Need

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11 Dorm Under-Bed Storage Solutions That’ll Keep You Organized All Semester Long

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My College Apartment Is Far from Picture Perfect — and That’s Totally OK

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Over the past few months, thousands of college-bound students have likely browsed Pinterest for aesthetic dorm room inspiration, picked out their new twin XL bedding, and shoved their most cherished belongings and necessities into cars, moving boxes, and suitcases. As the excitement to move into their college dorm or apartment grew, many likely imagined how … Read more

I Shopped 3 Popular Back-To-School Spots, and These Are My Top College Picks

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We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. However you’re college-ing this year — heading to a dorm, moving to an off-campus apartment, living at home, or learning remotely — now’s officially the time to start setting up your perfect study/living/hangout space, be it your first-ever … Read more

20 Dorm Finds Under $20 That Are Stylish Enough for Regular Homes, Too

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We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Starting college and moving into a dorm room is potentially your first opportunity to make up a space just how you want it (or maybe half the space if you have a roommate). True, you can’t control the … Read more

The Best Dorm Bedding for Making Your Space Feel More Like You

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Buying a coordinating set makes things much easier than trying to source everything on your dorm supplies list piecemeal. This kit’s basic bundle comes with a sheet set, sham, and duvet cover. The deluxe builds on the basic with a duvet insert, pillow insert alongside a bath towel set, toiletry kit, rug, laundry backpack and … Read more

10 Twin XL Sheet Sets That Look as Good as They Feel

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We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. College starts back up soon, and even though things might still be looking quite a bit different this year — remote learning, single dorms, gap years, and so on — there’s never a bad time to upgrade your … Read more

The Very Best (and Best-Looking) Dorm Storage Solutions

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We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. College dorms don’t exactly have a rep for being the most beautiful living spaces. But here’s a lesson to all the soon-to-be-freshmen out there in the world: Life is a whole lot more fun if you learn to … Read more