Twenty-nine intriguing items from Wayfair to transform your dorm into a spot worthy of prideful presentation:
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Now, you're all set to conquer your roomie situations.
by Danica Creahan, BuzzFeed Contributor
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1. An adjustable lap desk for laptops, tablets, and books, so you can study from bed with absolute justification.
2. A portable sound machine packing 45 preset sounds, nature sounds, and white noise, complete with a built-in timer to craft a soothing ambience in your digs (very helpful if your brand-new, randomly assigned roomie decides to snore like a brontosaurus).
3. A five-piece desk organizing set to ensure you've no excuse for a messy study space.
4. A set of six battery-powered LED puck lights that you can install anywhere, so you'll never have to turn on that grotesque, room-ruining overhead light in your dorm, especially handy for those nights when you return late and your roommate's snoozing softly. Best part? These bad boys, which you mount using the included adhesive tape, can be controlled remotely – no need to leave the comfort of your bed!
5. A tiny, desk fan to keep you cool and your room well-ventilated while you work up a (mental) sweat studying.
6. A Keurig single-serve coffee maker, perfect for keeping you and your pals caffeinated – especially during those nail-biting midterms and finals. Bonus points as the single-serve feature benefits both your wallet and your nerves.
7. A pair of glass desk risers, in case you're a multi-monitor student, or are craving a chic upgrade to your desk space.
8. An egg maker for when you want to share something more enjoyable than that bag of rustled cafeteria chips you "borrowed". With this device, you can make a quick and easy snack, right in your dorm room. It poaches eggs, prepares hard- and soft-boiled ones, and even conjures up omelets! How extraordinary (I’m sorry).
9. A lightweight, bagless, cordless Dyson vacuum that will keep your dorm's decades-old carpets clean without eating up too much storage space (though you'd think you won't need a vacuum at college, trust me, you will).
10. A double cereal dispenser to bring the best part of the campus cafeteria back to your dorm room. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, after all, so why not make it the most fun too?
11. A crinkle-design duvet cover set, ideal for dorm rooms and unmade/quickly made beds – a fantastic duvet cover for students.
12. A thermal blackout curtain panel, should those blinds that came with the dorm not do beans for your early morning peace (or if your dorm room's on a lower level, your privacy). The polyester curtains block light, and may even muffle noise – vital for those with quad-facing rooms.
13. A laundry hamper on wheels with a removable bag and sturdy steel frame, fancier than the "old bag chucked over the door" method. Besides, hauling all that laundry you're bound to put off until the last minute down to the dorm laundry room is MUCH easier.
14. A full-length floor mirror, helping you test out all the fantastic looks you’ll be serving on campus this semester. You can lean it against a wall or mount it, and it can make your room appear roomier if positioned opposite a window. No more cramped looks for you!
15. A stainless-steel electric tea kettle, because even if you weren't a tea-drinker before, college will turn you. There's nothin' more comforting on a homesick or stressful night than a warm cup o' tea.
16. A Dyson fan and air purifier, keeping your air as fresh as modern technology allows, ensuring it becomes the go-to room for partying (this gadget is also beneficial for those with allergies or respiratory issues – definitively could've used one of these babies freshman year...).
17. A microfiber sheet set with four (4!) pillowcases included, so you can have more than one sorry, lonesome pillow on your bed. Plus, you can swap out your pillowcase as thoroughly as dermatologists advise, rather than waiting until they're visibly gross! A true accomplishment.
18. A memory foam medium support pillow made of hypoallergenic material and boasting built-in cooling technology, to make your bed into the cozy oasis every college student deserves.
19. A retro microwave, a college dorm essential: making Easy Mac in your room is crucial to the college experience. Plus, it enhances the aesthetic value of your space.
20. A handmade shag faux sheepskin area rug, perfect if the infamous carpeting that comes with your dorm is... well... beyond saving. This one will look luxurious, enough that you could sleep on the floor (this might be a reality if you've scored the top bunk).
21. A hanging closet organizer, as that pathetic little shelf-less dorm closet ain't helping nobody.
22. And a mini cloth and metal dresser, because extra storage is the key to a moderately presentable dorm room.
23. An animal print accent pillow, adding some Wes Anderson-inspired flair to your space, letting all your fellow students know you've got style.
24. A roll of fractured peel-and-stick wallpaper, helping to jazz up those dull, dreary dorm walls, without ticking off the RA.
25. A weighted blanket, great for a high-style addition to your bed and handy for when you're so overwhelmed by a project, you can practically feel it looming just six hours before the deadline.
26. A geometric table lamp with two USB charging ports, perfect for when you're burning the midnight oil (without the actual oil lamp, obvi) and require power for all your devices. Most dorms offer some sort of lamp, but not one as cool as this.
27. A set of three wicker baskets, transforming your storage space into a stylish display.
28. A 100% wool pillow, so fluffy it feels like an emotional support animal without the cleanup and hefty price tag of a real pet.
29. A four-level makeup organizer acting as both a storage solution and a vanity display, saving precious counter space.
30. A portable, height-adjustable desk, an innovative addition to your room that functions as a standing, sitting, or bedside desk. Perfect for hosting friends for a study session, or if you're like me and can't sit still in one position for too long.
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.
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