by Furnishly | Aug 20, 2021 | Design Inspiration, Style
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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 semester or senior year. Any dorm room or bedroom, big or small (major emphasis on small), can benefit big-time from a few organizing and comfort essentials. The good news is that you don’t have to spend a fortune to set up a space that’ll work hard for you.
With the first day of classes right around the corner, you’ve probably got a lot on your to-do list, so I’m here to help in the shopping department. I headed to three popular back-to-school stores — Dormify, Bed Bath & Beyond, and The Container Store — to scope out some stylish-meets-functional college picks for every budget (because it’s no secret college is expensive enough as is). Check out some of my favorite finds below — from storage solutions to double-duty lamps to desk decor — that can see you through all your college years and beyond. Even if you’re not a student, you’ll find these small space products handy — I promise!
by Furnishly | Aug 11, 2021 | Design Inspiration, Style
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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 bed, desk, or dresser you get, but you can have fun picking out some of the extras that will make your room more comfortable and to your taste! From must-haves like bedding and blankets to chic accessories and stylish storage solutions, shopping for your dorm room’s little odds and ends is one of the most fun things about finally having a place you can call your own. And the best part? You don’t have to splurge. Here are 20 budget dorm finds under $20 (many under $10!) that’ll instantly add ambiance and utility to your living space — and might just find a place in your post-grad home, too.
Sarah M. Vazquez also contributed to reporting.
Carrie McBride
Contributor
Carrie is a former Apartment Therapy editor and the original editor of Apartment Therapy Media’s first site for kids: Ohdeedoh. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and two kids..
by Furnishly | Aug 4, 2021 | Design Inspiration, Style
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 a water-resistant shower caddy, which will be much needed.
by Furnishly | Aug 3, 2021 | Design Inspiration, Style
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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 bedding. So whether you’re moving into a dorm or just trying to make your childhood home feel a bit more adult-like, you deserve a new set of sheets. We rounded up some of our favorite Twin XL sheets (the standard college bed size) to help you find a pair you’ll love just as much in your dorm room as you will in your upgraded childhood bedroom.
Sarah M. Vazquez also contributed to reporting.
by Furnishly | Jul 29, 2021 | Design Inspiration, Style
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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 think on the bright side. What dorm rooms might lack in style, they make up for in neutrality. Your white concrete cube is a blank canvas to get creative with some beautiful solutions — and the array of choices has never been better (or more stylish). We rounded up 21 of the best-looking dorm storage solutions that would be perfect for any dorm room and might even carry you into your first apartment if you treat them right.
Sarah M. Vazquez also contributed to reporting.
Taryn Williford
Lifestyle Director
Taryn is a homebody from Atlanta. She writes about cleaning and living well as the Lifestyle Director at Apartment Therapy. She might have helped you declutter your apartment through the magic of a well-paced email newsletter. Or maybe you know her from The Pickle Factory Loft on Instagram.
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