Ikea Dorm Room Essentials 2015
13 Crazy-Affordable Ikea Picks For Dorm Life and Beyond
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Ikea is a go-to shopping destination for small-space dwellers or shoppers on a budget. In short, it's perfect for anyone doing their back-to-school shopping. When it comes to outfitting the perfect dorm room, students need to invest in pieces that will make studying a breeze or that can do double duty — and Ikea excels at creating both. We've rounded up 13 essentials from the Swedish retailer, products that will either make the most of limited dorm room square footage or will assist in making the difficult school year slightly easier.
1 An Easy Hanging Storage System
Make the most of limited closet space with clever storage solutions like Ikea's Komplement Multi-Use Hanger ($8).
2 A Simple and Chic Duvet Combo
The Björnloka Ruta Duvet Cover and Pillowcases ($20) will add pizzazz to a small room without completely overwhelming the space.
3 A Magnetic Message Board
Upgrade from the basic white dry-erase board with a Spontan Magnetic Board ($13).
4 Functional Art
Jazz up a dorm room with Ikea's Pjätteryd Set of Three Pictures ($15), which looks good and just might help in geography class.
5 A Dark Throw
You can use the Gurli Throw ($13) without fear of stains thanks to its dark color and loose knit.
6 A Cord Solution
Say goodbye to desk mess with Ikea's Kvissle Cable Management Box ($10).
7 A Discreet Recycling Bin
Teach your roommates about the power of recycling by bringing a Sortera Bin With a Lid ($10) to school.
8 A Retro Wall Clock
Bring a throwback vibe to an otherwise high-tech dorm room with a Pugg Stainless Steel Wall Clock ($11). Bonus: you'll never be late for class.
9 A Bright White Light
Ikea's Ranarp Floor Lamp doesn't take up much space but offers a great deal of light.
10 Inexpensive Towels
Bath linens see a lot of use at college, and students won't feel too bad if they have to bring their Fräjen Bath Towel ($6) along to a games day on the quad.
11 An Underbed Storage Solution
Take advantage of extra storage space by packing a Vardö Underbed Storage Box ($30 each).
12 A Collapsable Laundry Hamper
The beauty of the Fyllen Laundry Basket ($8) is that it can be folded up and stored away when not in use.
13 Storage Stools
Ikea's Sprutt Storage Stools ($35 for set of two) serve multiple purposes.
