The Dorm Decor and Furniture to Stock up on Before Move-in Day

You really can’t go wrong with IKEA’s classic RÅSKOG cart. It provides so much storage with a slim profile—great for any space, whether it’s a dorm room or house.

The all-over heart pattern on the laundry bag and bath caddy will make sure no one accidentally grabs your stuff in the laundry room or bathroom.

Add some personality to your bed with a duvet cover and shams. You can mix and match patterns by adding different pillowcases and sheets.

Don’t forget to pack a set of towels. These are made from pure organic cotton and are sustainable, absorbent, and quick-drying.

Dorm beds aren’t exactly the most comfortable, so you’ll probably want to add an extra layer, like this gel-infused memory foam mattress topper.

Perfect for dorm room hangouts, this dorm chair is comfortable, portable, and folds up so you can stash it when it’s not in use.

This set has everything you need if you’re moving into your first apartment: a fry pan, a sauce pan, a sauce pan, and a Dutch oven.

Fluorescent overhead dorm lighting can be depressing. This table lamp is portable with a rechargeable battery. It also has a three light settings so you can adjust if you’re studying or just hanging out.

This bed riser is a two-for-one—it will elevate your bed so you can get more storage underneath and it has built-in power outlets and USB ports.

Naps are necessary in college. Don’t forget to pack a throw blanket.

There’s nothing like sliding into a bed with super-soft jersey sheets at the end of a late-night study session.

Some dorm rooms might not even have a nightstand, or you might be in the top bunk, so  a bedside caddy will help you keep all the essentials within arm’s reach.

This lightweight basket has handles so you can easily carry it to the laundry room. It can hold up to 20 pounds of laundry.

A rug can really warm up a space (and distract from gross carpet or linoleum floors).

Easily tote your shower essentials to the communal bathroom with this caddy. It features drainage details so it will keep your items dry.

Maximize your storage by looking underneath your bed. These underbed boxes can hold clothing, shoes, books, toiletries… basically anything you need to store.

This groovy and plush bean bag chair is a fun statement piece for a dorm room or apartment.

If you don’t have much surface space, choose a floor lamp for extra lighting.

Get organized for classes and extracurricular activities with this board that can be mounted with 3M tape.

This canvas hanging shoe organizer not only works for shoes, but it also is great for accessories and clothes.