25 Target Products You'll Want For Your Dorm
Promising review: "I love the light color of these. They are the perfect warm glow, and I love the white cord. I have them in a few different rooms in the house, and they are wonderful! Having bought them over and over, occasionally I will get a strand that burns out a little faster, but at 10 bucks for two strands, I can't complain. They are wonderful." —AmeliaPrice: $10
A space-saving K-Mini Keurig perfect for those mornings (and there likely will be many) when you don't feel like trekking to the on-campus cafe or dining hall for a quick cup of Joe or tea. Plus, honestly, the smell of fresh-brewing coffee helps me wake up in the morning, and it definitely did for my 8 a.m. classes.
Promising review: "I absolutely love this Keurig. I would have been dismayed by there not being a strong setting typically, but the brew quality is great with this. I am very impressed with it so far, and it's extremely space-saving and does what it needs to do! Makes a good cup of coffee!" —ErinecsPrice: $59.99 (originally $79.99; available in three colors)
A floral Bluetooth Crosley record player with built-in stereo speakers, which serves as both *excellent* sound source and an artful piece of decor all in one. Plus, it makes an excellent conversation starter, especially if you leave your door open by day and play some truly awesome music.
Promising review: "I am absolutely obsessed. This is so boho retro vintage looking and it sounds amazing and it plays amazing and I love it." —TheresabPrice: $62.99
A set of gorgeous printed adhesive posters to instantly jazz up an otherwise boring and/or ugly dorm room wall with personality and flair, including those hideous cinder block prison-looking ones. (Like, seriously, WHO ever thought that was a good idea?)
Price: $10 for a set of a six
A blush velvet floor pillow so you and your guests can rest comfortably and in ultimate style while taking a break from hanging out on your bed. Turn chill time into a chic lounge moment.
Price: $56.99
A three-tier metal utility cart with wheels that'll transform your dorm from chaotic to totally put-together, even if your laundry's still on the floor.
Promising review: "My daughter wants to take this with her to college. It came in a nice box and was easy to put together. She can use it for whatever she needs it for. It's nice and sturdy, and she can roll it around, which is nice, too." —PurpleAcePrice: $40 (available in four colors)
An affordable and compact Roku 32-inch smart TV so movie nights, morning shows, and spontaneous YouTube rabbit holes all happen in a crisp no-fuss style.
Promising review: "Very easy setup. Great value for the price." —Terri DPrice: $129.99 (originally $149.99)
A space-saving over-the-door mirror so you can check your daily fit without sacrificing precious dorm real estate (or drilling into the wall).
Promising review: "My teenager loves having this behind her bedroom door to get ready. It's reasonable, lightweight, and easy to put together. My husband did put Velcro on it for extra security, though I'm not sure it really needs it." —LdkPrice: $19 (available in three colors)
A compact freestanding mini fridge (and freezer!) because midnight snacks, iced coffee, and leftovers deserve their own tiny kingdom. Pretty ~cool,~ huh?
Promising review: "I like the size. It is a good size for a room and didn't have to get anything to sit it on. It has a drainage tray when I get ready to defrost and clean. It also gets really cold, mine is only set to medium." —ShychickPrice: $129.99 (originally $219.99; available in two colors)
A cozy bed rest pillow (aka a "boyfriend pillow," as my mom used to call them), which I used in college as my pillow for over a year because it was so darn COMFY. Plus, it's excellent for sitting up in bed while reading, watching Netflix on your laptop, or even getting some late-night studying done.
Promising review: "Bought for my bed! Matches perfectly with my room. Comfortable to lean on!" —AlpalPrice: $20 (available in two colors)
A portable box fan, since dorms are often notoriously tricky to cool down, especially in the warmer months, and especially if yours doesn't come with AC. Your future self (and your roomie) will be thanking your past self that you thought to bring this.
Promising review: "I really like the power of the fan. It works really well. Makes the room stay cool." —AbPrice: $20.99 (originally $23.49)
A mini air purifier if you're prone to allergies or just tired of dealing with mystery dorm room smells. It's quite literally a breath of fresh air.
Promising review: "Love this mini purifier! We have two standard-size ones, but wanted a smaller version for our small living room! We've definitely noticed it at work!" —Nikki FPrice: $49.99 (available in two colors)
A ribbed throw blanket that's great for quick naps in between classes or just getting cozy as heck while you and your roomie stay in on a cold Friday night and watch a good movie.
Price: $10 (available in five styles)
A magnetic mini dry-erase board which comes with a built-in eraser to help you keep track of to-dos, doodles, and witty roommate notes... no last-minute pen panic required.
Promising review: "I love this whiteboard so much! I got it to hang in my locker, and it looks adorable! The magnet on the back is very strong, too. I definitely recommend this whiteboard!!!" —Cute assecoriePrice: $4.99
A set of floating wood wedge wall shelves if your walls are begging for some love (and your desk is already doing the most). Add all your fave tchotchkes from home, and the new ones you'll definitely collect along the way.
Promising review: "Exactly what I was looking for. They fit perfectly in my room. They are the perfect length. They feel smooth/slightly cheap, but they are very aesthetically pleasant overall." —DAPrice: $25 for a set of two (available in two colors)
And a cool colorful plastic succulent set if you need more stuff to put on the shelves and really show off your shelf-esteem. Best of all? These babies are immortal, so even if you go away on break, you won't have to worry about watering them.
Price: $10 for a set of three
A frosted waste basket reviewers rave is easy as pie to keep clean, plus it's cute enough to sit out in plain sight without trashing the carefully curated room aesthetic you and your roomie agreed upon.
Promising review: "I have bought so many for my rentals and home! They are a fair price, extremely sturdy, easy to clean, and have a nice weight to them to prevent kicking the can over. I HIGHLY recommend!" —ScnsgkPrice: $10
A gorgeous and extremely comfortable 400-thread-count sheet set that'll instantly elevate your dorm bed from basic to boutique. Because sleep is sacred...even in a twin XL.
Promising review: "I purchased the blue striped set, and soft does not begin to describe this bedding set. The first night, I slept like a baby, which is not normal. I will be replacing all my bedding with these." —LindaPrice: $35+ (available in sizes twin XL–California king and 10 colors/patterns)
A desk organizer and table lamp in one because your dorm lighting should multitask just as hard as you do (and look good while doing it).
Promising review: "It looks more expensive than it feels. It's def plastic, but it's handy and adds a nice extra light to my desk." —KS919 Price: $16 (available in three colors)
A cushy Sealy memory foam mattress topper because, let's face it, most dorm mattresses feel like gym mats, and this one's machine washable, so you can sleep easy in more ways than one.
Price: $78.99+ (available in sizes twin XL–California king)
A clip table lamp which includes an LED bulb so you can finally finish that reading assignment (or tackle your TBR pile by night) without blinding your roommate...or yourself.
Promising review: "Excellent lamp! Light is bright, doesn't heat up. The neck of the lamp is easy to move and remains in place!" —Happier chickensPrice: $8 (available in three colors)
A small 900-watt microwave perfect for popcorn, pasta, and panic-heating last night's leftovers five minutes before class starts.
Promising review: "Just the perfect size and works great for reheating. Clean and sleek!" —Patti SPrice: $54.99 (originally $68.99)
An overnight oats food storage container set so you can whip up a quick breakfast (or salad) in a pinch without ever leaving your room and trekking to the dining hall. This cute lil' set includes two containers and lids and a foldable fork for easy snacking and storage.
Promising review: "It is perfect for breakfast or even to toss a side salad and some protein." —SharPrice: $5 (available in four colorways)
A hanging organizer if your dorm room's short on space but big on stuff — because vertical storage is basically a freshman survival skill.
Promising review: "This item is great to organize clothing in my son's closet. It has large metal hooks and is made of a heavy-duty material. The different size cubbies are great for differing amounts of different clothing items."—KittyloverPrice: $15+ (available in two sizes)
And a cordless handheld vacuum (that can also be used to inflate!) to help keep your place spick-and-span without you needing to borrow or worry about storing heavy, cumbersome cleaning equipment. Friend accidentally spills popcorn all over the futon at 2 a.m.? Open the box of cereal too fast and get sprayed with Cheerio dust? Need to inflate a floatie for a pool party? No problem.
Promising review: "Love this so much! I actually bought it for the car to have for kid mess-ups, but I just tried it on my baseboards and windows on the main level. It lasted the whole time without charging and works so well!!! Definitely getting another!!!" —Target CustomerPrice: $31.99 (available in five colors)
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