Dorm room shopping provides necessary utlities

Natalie Grant, Business Manager|May 22, 2017

Shopping for dorm room supplies can be an exciting yet stressful time. It is the chance to decorate an area of space to suit a specific style and personality. In doing so, it is important to find a style that is comfortable to live in. One possibility is choosing a color pallet you feel most comfortable. Certain colors can affect an individual’s mode. So if blue helps one stay calm and focused try focusing the bedroom around a theme of blue. However summer goes by fast so it is important to stay ahead of the game and purchase doom room necessities early on. Many items sell out fast. For those who are attending college starting in the summer, time is especially something to keep in mind. Some items to consider buying for a dorm room are listed below.

Dorm room necessities

Bedding
Microwave
Refrigerator
Accent Pieces
Hangers
Rug
Pictures
Organizers (Clothing, makeup, school supplies, etc.)
Lamp
Extra pillows
Body length Mirror
White Board/ Cork Board Speaker

When looking for dorm room items it is important to check out a variety of locations to purchase from. If one store doesn’t have the specific item you are looking for, another option might. Or if one store is out of the price range another store might have a similar object for the same price. In comparing store it is easier to find the best items for the most affordable cost.

Stores for Dorm room Shopping

Dormify- Dormify is a trendy website that focuses solely on dorm room shopping. It offers a variety of items in many different styles to meet all incoming students need. Though a litter pricier than the other options, the quality is very good and the website may also be used for inspiration. If looking for more inspiration, check out their Instagram page which features possible room ideas.

https://www.dormify.com/collections/rooms

Target- Target is very easy and fast. Though a little difficult to buy online due to the website set up, they are sure to suit everyone’s dorm room needs.

http://www.target.com

Pb Teen- Pb teen advertises an array of dorm room items. They lean towards the more affordable side and are definitely something to consider when shopping for the dorms.

http://www.pbteen.com

Home Goods- For the accent pieces, Home goods will have unique items that you may not find anywhere else. A dorm room is not complete without the random accent pieces.

http://www.homegoods.com

College packages- Many colleges offer value packages that allow you to buy dorm room necessities. This option, though the quality is unknown, will most likely be the most affordable. However you will be able to buy most of the necessary items all at once.