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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Bite taken out of Strawberries and Creme M&M's
M&Ms Just Launched a Limited-Edition Flavor Unlike Any I've Ever TriedFood & Recipes
It screams: BE MINE.
Ali Domrongchai
Jan 26, 2025
These "Adorable" Target Cups Are *Everything* (They're $3 Each!)Dorm Decor
So cute for Valentine’s Day (and year-round!).
Isabel PetrouUniversity of Vermont '26
Jan 25, 2025
Why You Should Go Big on Valentine’s Day Decor in Your DormDorm Decor
Your space is going to look so cute.
Isabel PetrouUniversity of Vermont '26
Jan 24, 2025
Urban Outfitters Has the Cutest Bathroom Item (It's Dopamine Decor!)Dorm Decor
You'll <3 it.
Tamieka Welsh
Jan 18, 2025
This Five Below Antique-Style Decor Item Costs Just $25Dorm Decor
Yes, you read that right.
Isabella HussarRutgers University '25
Jan 17, 2025
I'm Obsessed with This Adorable $20 Heart-Shaped GemDorm Decor
It’s sooo cute.
Lara Walsh
Jan 16, 2025
This Cute Target Find Is Perfect for V-Day (and the Rest of the Year)Dorm Decor
New V-Day drop!
Olivia Harvey
Jan 10, 2025
These $1 Target Trinket Dishes Are a "Solid 10/10" (I Want All 4!)Dorm Decor
They’re perfect for Valentine's Day!
Isabella HussarRutgers University '25
Jan 9, 2025
This Amazon Organization Hack Is Exactly What Your Dorm Closet Needs Organizing & Cleaning
I wish I had known about it sooner!
Isabella HussarRutgers University '25
Dec 31, 2024
This Target Rattan Table Lamp Is Perfect for Your DeskDorm Decor
BRB, dreaming of this lamp.
Isabel PetrouUniversity of Vermont '26
Dec 29, 2024
Have the Most Productive Semester with These So-Cute Seasonal Planners Dorm Decor
Cute? Check. Functional? Double check.
Isabel PetrouUniversity of Vermont '26
Dec 27, 2024
This HomeGoods Mug Comes in the Cutest Shape EverDorm Decor
If you love Western-inspired decor, check this out.
Isabella HussarRutgers University '25
Dec 26, 2024
These Michaels Throw Pillows Are So Cute, I Want to Buy 3 (They’re So Trendy!)Dorm Decor
They're giving Western style.
Isabel PetrouUniversity of Vermont '26
Dec 23, 2024
I Spotted the Cutest Kitchen Find, and I Don't Want to Drink from Anything ElseDorm Decor
They’ll make all your drinks taste more festive.
Isabella HussarRutgers University '25
Dec 16, 2024
This Tiny Luxury Is the Holiday Gift You'll Use Every Single DayDorm Decor
Find out why you need to buy a portable photo printer this season, plus everything you can make with it.
Angie AriasSUNY Oneonta '25
Dec 9, 2024
Five Below Is Selling the Perfect Gift Wrapping Items for $3 and Less (Swifties Will Love Them!)Dorm Decor
“Sweet dreams of holly and ribbon.”
Isabel PetrouUniversity of Vermont '26
Dec 3, 2024
This "Adorable" 4-Piece Mug Set Doubles as the Cutest Holiday Decor Dorm Decor
The only issue is having to choose between the four styles it comes in!
Isabel PetrouUniversity of Vermont '26
Nov 27, 2024
This Is the Best Thing I’ve Ever Purchased for My Dorm — and It’s 50% Off for Black FridayDorm Decor
Two of my favorite things? Coffee and saving money.
Angie AriasSUNY Oneonta '25
Nov 27, 2024
10 Hello Kitty Gift Ideas Guaranteed to Make Anyone SmileCollege Life
Even non-stans!
Morgan Pryor
Nov 22, 2024
10 Snoopy-Themed Finds That'll Bring You Joy This Holiday Season College Life
Starting at $15!
Morgan Pryor
Nov 13, 2024
I Can’t Believe I’ve Never Thought of This Brilliant Storage Hack Organizing & Cleaning
It’s so easy and too good.
Angie AriasSUNY Oneonta '25
Nov 6, 2024
This Michaels Secret Storage Find Is Giving Balletcore Meets BookTokDorm Decor
So sneaky!
Isabella HussarRutgers University '25
Nov 4, 2024
If You Find These $1 Pumpkin-Shaped Mason Jars at Dollar Tree, Grab 6Dorm Decor
The most festive storage solution of the season.
Ashia Aubourg
Oct 27, 2024
This Is the Charger You Need When You're Down to One OutletCollege Life
It does it all!
Isabel PetrouUniversity of Vermont '26
Oct 25, 2024
HomeGoods Is Selling “Cutie Gingerbread” Stools for the HolidaysDorm Decor
So cute I could eat it!
Isabella HussarRutgers University '25
Oct 24, 2024
If You Love "Wicked," You Need This New Dorm Vanity Must-Have College Life
It’s so “Popular” right now!
Isabella HussarRutgers University '25
Oct 22, 2024
I Love How Cozy This "Bow Girl Christmas" Marshalls Find LooksDorm Decor
You’ll want to wrap yourself in it ASAP.
Isabella HussarRutgers University '25
Oct 16, 2024
This Glam Decor Find Is the Answer to All My Leopard Print DreamsDorm Decor
I’m so into leopard print right now!
Isabel PetrouUniversity of Vermont '26
Oct 11, 2024
This Adorable HomeGoods Find Is Perfect for "Bow Girl Christmas"Dorm Decor
Get excited for Pinkmas!
Isabel PetrouUniversity of Vermont '26
Oct 9, 2024
People Are Saying They "NEED" These Cute Five Below Trinket JarsDorm Decor
Warning: They might make you a little hungry.
Isabella HussarRutgers University '25
Oct 5, 2024
15 Perfect Gifts for Readers (That Aren’t Books!) for Every BudgetCollege Life
Shop cozy blankets, stylish bookends, and more.
Nikol Slatinska
Oct 1, 2024
If You’re a Swiftie, You NEED This Five Below Find in Your School BagDorm Decor
“You were drivin' ... ”
Isabella HussarRutgers University '25
Sep 23, 2024
This Viral Furniture Find Is Perfect for Dorms (and Doubles as Cute Fall Decor!)Dorm Decor
But you'll want to use it year-round!
Isabella HussarRutgers University '25
Sep 19, 2024
The $12 IKEA Halloween Decor Find I'm Buying ASAP Before It Sells OutDorm Decor
Run, don't walk. It's time to decorate for Halloween!
Abby Monteil
Sep 13, 2024
This $5 Trinket Jar Has Pastel Halloween Vibes (Plus Sneaky Storage!)Dorm Decor
You could store desk supplies or even snacks in it!
Isabella HussarRutgers University '25
Sep 6, 2024
This “Cutie” Five Below Find Will Keep You So Cozy for Fall (for $5!)Dorm Decor
From “bow girl summer” to “ghost girl fall”?
Isabella HussarRutgers University '25
Aug 29, 2024
HomeGoods Is Selling the Perfect Fall Bedding (Swifties Will Love It!)Dorm Decor
For your wildest dreams.
Abby Monteil
Aug 28, 2024
The Ingenious Way I Make My Desk Do Double-Duty as a VanityDorm Decor
Because who has room for both?
Angie AriasSUNY Oneonta '25
Aug 26, 2024
Reese Witherspoon’s Niece Shared Her “Cowgirl California” Dorm HaulDorm Decor
I want those sage green pillows!
Isabella HussarRutgers University '25
Aug 22, 2024
This Coquette Pillow Is Perfection for Last-Minute Dorm DecoratorsDorm Decor
Heart-shaped? Bow-themed? Say less.
Isabella HussarRutgers University '25
Aug 19, 2024
I Scoured the Internet for the Best Coastal Grandma Dorm Room DecorDorm Decor
Nancy Meyers movies are optional, but recommended.
Haley KarinjaFordham University, Lincoln Center '25
Aug 7, 2024
See the $25 Mirror People Are Literally “Running to Five Below” to BuyDorm Decor
It’s selling out — but you’re not totally out of luck!
Collette Reitz
Jul 30, 2024
7 Items to Bring Brat Summer into Your Fall Dorm DecorDorm Decor
For as little as $6!
Emma Dangel
Jul 22, 2024
This $4 Decor Hack Is the Perfect Solution for Boring Dorm WallsDorm Decor
There are so many options!
Collette Reitz
Jul 18, 2024
5 Dorm Decor Trends Dominating 2024Dorm Decor
There’s something for everyone in this fun mix.
Emma Dangel
Jul 10, 2024
7 Items to Add "Espresso" to Your Dorm, Sabrina Carpenter-StyleDorm Decor
For as little as $17!
Emma Dangel
Jul 2, 2024
Your Local IKEA's Hosting an Event Just for High School GradsDorm Decor
There's going to be a “Fill a FRAKTA” competition.
Emma Dangel
Jun 21, 2024
IKEA's New Dorm Kits Will Save You Time and Money (They're Cute!)Dorm Decor
Because shopping list overwhelm is real!
Emma Dangel
Jun 5, 2024
People Are Buying Target’s $5 Organizer in Every ColorOrganizing & Cleaning
This is the perfect spot for your cosmetics, medication, or arts and crafts.
Noella Williams
May 31, 2024
Target Is Selling the “Perfect” $5 Grandmillennial-Inspired FindDorm Decor
Every grandmillennial needs one.
Olivia Harvey
May 24, 2024
These “Adorable” $3 Picture Frames from Target Look So Much More ExpensiveDorm Decor
The stripes are so whimsical.
Sofia Rivera
May 16, 2024
This Viral $8 Bubble Planter Is Back in Stock (It'll Sell Out Quickly!)Dorm Decor
The pastel pink is cuter than last year's colors.
Noella Williams
May 9, 2024
World Market's $9 Strawberry Mug Is “Happiness in a Cup” — You’ll Want 2!Dorm Decor
And the rest of the collection is just as cute.
Jada Wong
Apr 23, 2024
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 28, 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