Shopping

When you live in a small space, everything you buy needs to serve a purpose. Consider this your go-to spot for the best new finds — from storage must-haves to the cutest decor — that won’t wreck your budget.

Shopping for Your Dorm
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This Perfect Clothes Drying Rack Takes Up Zero Floor Space (It's a Must-Have!)Dorm Decor
Because floor space is a hot commodity!
Blair Donovan
Apr 2, 2024
Here's Everything You Need for the Dorm Bed of Your DreamsOrganizing & Cleaning
It's time for your twin XL to level up.
Nyjah HarrisOld Dominion University '25
Mar 27, 2024
IKEA’s Bringing Back Its “Anti-Stress Chair,” and It Looks So ComfyDorm Decor
IKEA? Anti-stress? Say less.
Inigo Del Castillo
Mar 12, 2024
You’re Going to Want Like 20 of This Adorable Macaron StoolDorm Decor
It's like "Emily in Paris" meets Willy Wonka — in the best way.
Abby Monteil
Feb 13, 2024
The Cute Mushroom Ottoman Shoppers Are Buying 2 of at a TimeDorm Decor
It has secret storage! So sneaky.
Olivia Harvey
Feb 6, 2024
10 Under-$40 Desk Organizers for Every AestheticOrganizing & Cleaning
Get your sh*t together.
Maryann ReeseChristopher Newport University '26
Jan 23, 2024
How a $7 Whiteboard Is Helping Me Meet My Meal Planning GoalsOrganizing & Cleaning
I'm about to crush my New Year's resolution.
Madison HarrisonSouthern Illinois University of Carbondale '24
Dec 18, 2023
9 Holiday Lights to Hang in Your Dorm Room Year-RoundDorm Decor
This is our place, we make the rules.
Sydney HargroveHunter College '25
Dec 13, 2023
7 Editor-Approved Ways to Store Winter Gear in Your Dorm RoomOrganizing & Cleaning
Keep your space organized — and dry!
Sofia AndradeHarvard University '24
Dec 8, 2023
19 Space-Saving Items to Make Your College Home Feel So Much BiggerDorm Decor
There's something for every budget.
Charli Penn
Dec 4, 2023
These 12 Products Are at the Top of Our Editors' Holiday Wish ListsDorm Decor
In case you're looking for inspo ...
Lexi Williams
Nov 30, 2023
This $10 IKEA Find Will Transform Everyone's Favorite Storage SolutionDorm Decor
No more gatekeeping this gem.
Emma Dangel
Nov 17, 2023
This $5 Hack Finally Solved My "Clothes Chair" ProblemOrganizing & Cleaning
Now my friends actually have somewhere to sit in my dorm room.
Maryann ReeseChristopher Newport University '26
Nov 16, 2023
This $10 Purchase Totally Upgraded My Dorm DeskDorm Decor
It's where I study, eat, and get ready, so of course I had to make it look nice.
Angie AriasSUNY Oneonta '25
Nov 13, 2023
This Old-School Pattern Is So Trendy — Here's What to Know About ItDorm Decor
What's old is new again.
Nyjah HarrisOld Dominion University '25
Nov 9, 2023
As a Certified Messy Girl, This $8 Product Has Saved My BathroomOrganizing & Cleaning
The only problem with it is that I didn't buy it sooner.
Madison HarrisonSouthern Illinois University of Carbondale '24
Nov 8, 2023
My Entire Morning Routine Hinges on This One ProductDorm Decor
My early wake-up calls are a lot brighter now.
Lauren FantMerced College
Oct 26, 2023
How to Successfully Pull an All-NighterCollege Life
You know, if you really have to.
Aza AkinsDelaware County Community College '23
Oct 12, 2023
8 Under-$50 Seating Options That Double as StorageOrganizing & Cleaning
Save space and give your friends more places to sit.
Raniya FattehLas Positas College '26
Oct 11, 2023
It's Time to Upgrade Your Desk Chair — Here Are 10 Options Under $100Dorm Decor
Unlike your standard-issue chair, you'll actually want to sit in these.
Madison HarrisonSouthern Illinois University of Carbondale '24
Sep 29, 2023
How I Turned My Boring Dorm Desk into a Glam Station for $200Dorm Decor
Because studying and skincare can coexist.
Maryann ReeseChristopher Newport University '26
Sep 25, 2023
5 Products in My College Apartment That Help Me Practice MindfulnessCollege Life
These items help my home feel like a safe space for relaxation and self-improvement.
Benedetto RebeccaUniversity of Miami '24
Sep 22, 2023
Create a Groovy Disco Ball Dorm Room for Under $100Dorm Decor
*Shining just for you*
Raniya FattehLas Positas College '26
Sep 8, 2023
How to Build the Perfect Dorm Shower CaddyCollege Life
Yes, you can still take an "everything shower" in those communal bathrooms.
Isabel PetrouUniversity of Vermont '26
Sep 7, 2023
The $70 Dorm Room Must-Have No One Is Talking AboutCollege Life
I kept getting sick freshman year — until I found this product.
Morgann RhuleFlorida Atlantic University '25
Sep 6, 2023
19 Under-$100 Dorm Room Rugs for Every AestheticDorm Decor
Transform your space without maxing out your credit card.
Madison ReneeThe Savannah College of Art and Design '24
Aug 31, 2023
How to Create a Cozy Cottagecore Dorm Room for Under $150Dorm Decor
Here's your shopping list for quaint fairytale vibes.
Makenna UnderwoodHoward University '24
Aug 25, 2023
How I Upgraded My Desk Organization Game for Only $25Dorm Decor
I can't believe something so simple has made such a huge impact.
Nyjah HarrisOld Dominion University '25
Aug 11, 2023
How to Give Your Room "The Summer I Turned Pretty" Vibes All Year LongDorm Decor
Oh, to have a room in the Fisher family beach house.
Morgann RhuleFlorida Atlantic University '25
Aug 10, 2023
How to Get the Boho Aesthetic in Your Dorm Room for Under $185Dorm Decor
Is this your dorm room, or is it Coachella?
Isabel PetrouUniversity of Vermont '26
Aug 4, 2023
Get a "Clueless"-Themed Dorm Room for Under $200Dorm Decor
You don't need Cher's budget to borrow her style.
Raniya FattehLas Positas College '26
Jul 28, 2023
7 Cute Dorm Mini Fridges That Double as DecorDorm Decor
Who said appliances have to be boring?
Camille PenickUniversity of South Florida '24
Jul 25, 2023
My Bedroom Is Only 54 Square Feet — Here's How I Made It Feel BiggerDorm Decor
It felt like my walls were closing in on me... so I hung cute stuff on them.
Isabella HussarRutgers University '25
Jul 20, 2023
This Fordham Dorm Room Nails "Pink Princess Vibes"Dorm Decor
A dim, gray space gets a bright upgrade with pops of pink, gold, and DIY greenery.
Haley KarinjaFordham University, Lincoln Center '25
Jul 14, 2023
17 Novels Set in College to Get You Excited for Campus LifeCollege Life
There’s something for everyone on this genre-spanning reading list.
Aza AkinsDelaware County Community College '23
Jul 7, 2023
I Recommend This $36 Dorm Storage Essential to *Everyone*Organizing & Cleaning
Whether you’re in a dorm room, a studio apartment, or your dream home, this cart will be there for you.
Sydney HargroveHunter College '25
Jul 5, 2023