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45 College Dorm Room Essentials

From Study Guide Cushions to Unnecessarily Large Beer Cups

— August 21, 2013 — Life-Stages
For new and returning college and university students, these college dorm room essentials will help you ensure you have everything you need to survive your next school year. While it's only a grand total of eight months, stay prepared to survive another year of late night study sessions, house parties and early morning lectures by ensuring your dorm room is stocked up with all the right college dorm room necessities.

College is that time in the life of many students where eating, sleeping, studying and drinking become top life priorities. From nifty noodle sandwiches made of Ramen noodles, over-sized beer cups, bunk beds that turn into convenient work desks and pillows with study guides, many brands have put top products on the market to help make the college life and your dorm room the ideal fun place to live.
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Illuminating Inspiration Boards
Illuminating Inspiration Boards
The LM Box by Domaas/Høgh is Modestly Multi-Functional
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Offensively Instructing Timepieces
Offensively Instructing Timepieces
The HUF x Skate Mental Clock Tells You What to Do, Not the Time
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Unnecessarily Large Beer Cups
Unnecessarily Large Beer Cups
The Gigantic Red Party Cup Should Be Part of Every Party
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Iconic Crimson Shooters
Iconic Crimson Shooters
Get the Party Started with the Red Cup Shot Glasses
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Breakfast-Inspired Booze
Breakfast-Inspired Booze
Mama Walker’s Breakfast Liqueurs is Perfect for Early Cocktail Mix
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Oversized Pencil Organizers
Oversized Pencil Organizers
These Desk Holders are Shaped Like Giant Pencil Sharpeners
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Iconic Paper Sneakers
Iconic Paper Sneakers
These Toy Nikes by Alexander Hughes are a Shoe-Lover's Dream
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Clothing-Filled Punching Bags
Clothing-Filled Punching Bags
The Punch Bag Laundry Bag is Temporary Gym Equipment
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Study Guide Cushions
Study Guide Cushions
The Pillowcase Studies Helps People Retain Knowledge in School
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Efficiently Stacked Speakers
Efficiently Stacked Speakers
The Tyler Pratt Stack'd Speakers are Compact and Requires No Batterie
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Stylish Compostable Dishware
Stylish Compostable Dishware
Lugum from Creativeans Brings Class to Disposable Dishes
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Duct Tape Dishes
Duct Tape Dishes
TOO by Blue Dot for Target is a Hardware-Focused Plate Collection
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Tropical Leafy Bedspreads
Tropical Leafy Bedspreads
The Anthropologie Leaf-Print Bedding Has Hip Vacation Style
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Modern Milk Container Storage
Modern Milk Container Storage
The Quirky Crates Come With Tons of a Helpful Accessories
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Washroom Workout Tools
Washroom Workout Tools
The 'BatheXercise' Exercise Equipment Lets You Buff Up While You Shower
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Perfect Timing Snack Machines
Perfect Timing Snack Machines
The Snack Master Toaster from UNOLD Is a One-Stop Gadget
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Random Object Shelving Units
Random Object Shelving Units
'Stacked Objects' by Emiel Remmelts is Held up by Objects
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Sharing Swivel Shelves
Sharing Swivel Shelves
The 'Rotate It' Bookshelf by Sherry An
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Dual-Purpose Drinking Glasses
Dual-Purpose Drinking Glasses
Enjoy a Pint and Have a Shot With the Same Cleverly Designed Glass
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Wi-Fi Cutting Boards
Wi-Fi Cutting Boards
The Chop-Syc by Siobhan Andrews Allows Cooks to Search for Recipes
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Structured Bean Bag Chairs
Structured Bean Bag Chairs
Lelby’s Bean Chairs Are More Properly Formed For Comfort and Styl
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Mobile Cooking Coils
Mobile Cooking Coils
This Portable Electric Stove by Dada6 Really Was Designed to Be Carried
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Soaring Sleepers
Soaring Sleepers
The Treehouse Bunk Bed Design by Aalto & Aalto is Part Playtime Part Power Nap
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Sustainable Clothing Washers
Sustainable Clothing Washers
The 'GiraDora' Manual Washing Machine Could Drastically Aid the Poor
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Cute Cone-Shaped Chairs
Cute Cone-Shaped Chairs
These Unusual Bean Bag Chairs are Inspired by Ice Cream Treats
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Nifty Noodle Sandwiches
Nifty Noodle Sandwiches
This Ramen Sandwich is a Concoction Perfect for Cash-Strapped Students
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Fruity Alcohol Enhancers
Fruity Alcohol Enhancers
The Vodka Zinger Natural Flavor Infuser Makes Healthy Cocktails
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Life-Affirming Wall Decals
Life-Affirming Wall Decals
The Holstee Manifesto Wall Decal is Both Decorative and Encouraging
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Sleeping Studies
Sleeping Studies
The 'Bed Desk/Study Desk' Lets You Work and Sleep
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Fast Food Furniture
Fast Food Furniture
Woouf Bean Bags are Inspired by Comfort Food Without the Guilt
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Eco-Friendly Dorm Furniture
Eco-Friendly Dorm Furniture
Our Paper Life Offers Students Sturdy and Cheap Desks and Shelves
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8-Bit Video Game Tables
8-Bit Video Game Tables
Rachel Mills Makes Tables Serve as a Super Mario Tribute Piece
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Exacerbated Exclamation Pencils
Exacerbated Exclamation Pencils
These Foul-Mouthed Statement Pencils are Fed Up
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Remarkable Multi-Purpose Chairs
Remarkable Multi-Purpose Chairs
These Cleverly Designed Chairs Offer More Than Comfortable Seating
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Low-Tech Convertible Furniture
Low-Tech Convertible Furniture
Shiina Kaori's Simple Chair Becomes Comfy Cushion
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Six-Pack-Sized Fridges
Six-Pack-Sized Fridges
This Tiny Mini Fridge is Just the Size for Six Beer Cans
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Built-In Hammock Desks
Built-In Hammock Desks
The Zevaka Table by Yaroslav Misonzhnikov is Made for College Students
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Hipster Coffee Filters
Hipster Coffee Filters
The Intelligent Design Co. Mason Jar Coffee Tool Makes Java on-the-Go
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Cocktail Chemistry Charts
Cocktail Chemistry Charts
This Periodic Table Categorizes Types of Alcoholic Beverages
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Tiny 2 in 1 Washers and Dryers
Tiny 2 in 1 Washers and Dryers
The Clean Cube
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Bunk Bed Master Suites
Bunk Bed Master Suites
Cantilevered Bedroom by Ateliers MC Makes Mom Climb the Ladder
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Pint-Sized Kitchenettes
Pint-Sized Kitchenettes
The Breakfast Center Helps Students Whip Up Tasty Treats
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Bureau Bunk Beds
Bureau Bunk Beds
The nr1977 by MihaDesign is a Lofty Bunk Bed With a Floating Desk Atop
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Funky Bunk Beds
Funky Bunk Beds
Pluunk Bunk Bed is Only for the Coolest Kids
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Convertible Work Desks
Convertible Work Desks
The Study Bed is a Space-Saving Workstation
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