Dorm room essentials to add to your back-to-school shopping list
From rugs to mini fridges, our edit of dorm room essentials is full of picks that aren't just functional but also adorable
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Heading back to campus? These dorm room essentials will not only make your home away from home extra cozy, but they'll also help you stay productive when it comes time to hit the books.
All things hygge-cozy but still functional, our edit includes rugs, lamps, chairs and everything else your little oasis might require. Just add one of these plants for an office desk and you'll be in business, er, school!
Now, if you'll excuse us, we're off to the quad for a frisbee catch.
The best dorm room essentials for your college abode:
Back-to-school season has arrived, and that means you can never be too prepared. Now is the time to stock up accordingly, and if you ask us, these items all deserve an A+!
1. Dorm room rugs
Ophanie Small Area Rug
RRP: $16.99 and up
Dorm rooms tend to be drab and dreary, but a pop of color can work wonders in an otherwise bleak space. Place this three-by-five-foot rug beside your bed to up the cozy factor and brighten your quarters. Other sizes, shapes and colors are available.
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- Nathalia Medallion Accent Rug - Safavieh (Blue) at Target for US$46.99 (opens in new tab)
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4' X 6' nuLOOM Shanna Shaggy rug
RRP: $57.99
Available in a variety of shapes and sizes, the nuLOOM Shanna Shaggy rug accents a colorful space with just the right amount of texture. If you and your roommate are big on wall decor, messy bookshelves and fancy bedding, a simple, neutral rug will keep it all in check.
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2. Dorm room chairs
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3. Dorm room mini fridge
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4. Dorm room wall decor
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- BILDPoster, pink lipstick at IKEA for US$7 (opens in new tab)
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5. Dorm room storage
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6. Dorm room bedding
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7. Dorm room lights
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- NÄVLINGELED clamp spotlight (black) at IKEA for US$17.99 (opens in new tab)
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Danielle is a writer for woman&home and My Imperfect Life, covering all-things news, lifestyle and entertainment.
The heart of her time at Future has been devoted to My Imperfect Life, where she's been attuned to the cosmos, new TV shows and relationship trends.
Before her time at Future, Danielle was the editor of Time Out New York Kids and a news editor at Elite Daily. Her work has also appeared in Domino, Chowhound, amNewYork and Newsday, among other outlets.
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