Listen up, upcoming college students: if you're preparing to squeeze your whole life into a tiny dorm room come Fall, don't stress. Get a jump-start on your college to-do list with affordable dorm furniture from Target. If you have a roommate, reaching out to coordinate a list of essentials is one of the best places to begin your furnishing expedition. Perhaps they're bringing something you're not, or you both discover your social lights and need some extra seating — this makes planning a piece of cake! Whether you're on the hunt for an extra chair, a side table with storage, or a futon that can transform into a queen-size bed, we've found all of the goods for you. Read ahead to shop the small-space furniture from Target that will transform your dorm room into a home away from home.
Give college friends a comfortable place to sit with the Sherpa Butterfly Chair ($60).
Tie your dorm decor together with this faux-leather Queen Tansy Strap With Metal Frame Headboard ($165, originally $220).
Once your friends have a seat in the Monroe Bean Bag Chair ($114, originally $127), they'll never want to get up.
Use the Velvet Pouf ($30) as a functional accent or as an added seating option.
To amplify square footage, the Loring Secretary Desk ($200) has a table that folds into a compartment door when its not in use.
Hide snacks, shoes, or whatever else in this sneaky Storage Ottoman ($88, originally $110).
The Gemma Sofa Bed ($161, originally $179) disguises as a chair when it's not in use.
Incorporate a global design into your home away from home with the Jewel Round Side Table ($90).
Never worry about the Wood Butterfly Chair ($75) getting dirty — its removable cover can easily be thrown in the wash.
The Oslari Painted Desk ($180) comes with two drawers for tucking away your laptop and other small items.
Place a lamp, plant, or picture frame on top of the Bennington Mixed Material End Table ($90).
Keep your items in one place and don't worry about spills thanks to the lip on the Hillside Side Table ($60).
Store textbooks, pictures, plants, and decorations on the Paulo Four Shelf Bookcase ($75).
Place some colorful storage bins in the Cube Organizer Shelf ($35) to hide all your extra trinkets.
Organize your dorm with the help of this handy Cube Organizer Shelf ($35).
Use the Stackable Shelf ($14) as a shoe rack for your everyday sneakers and boots.
The removable top on the Wire Storage Table ($30) allows you to store extra pillows and small items underneath.
Decorate your suite with the Futon With Arms ($240), and convert it into a bed when friends stay the night.
The open shelves on the Hair Pin Desk ($80) are ideal for storing laptops, tablets, and textbooks.
The bold design on the Queen Tachuri Geometric Front Headboard in Brown ($200) adds a whimsical touch to dorm decor.
Place the Three Tier Metal Utility Cart ($30) next to your bed, in your bathroom, or anywhere you want! The wheels make it easy to move around.
Add mid-century style into your home with the Amherst Midcentury Modern Three Shelf Bookcase ($170).
Designed for ultimate relaxation, the Intex Inflatable Queen Size Pull Out Futon Sofa Couch Bed ($35, originally $61) can turn into a queen-size bed in minutes!
Place the Modern Three Drawer Dresser ($100) next to your bed for extra storage.
Create a workspace that makes you productive with this Touraco Writing Desk in Brown/White ($160).
The Cosmo ZigZag Print Bean Bag ($137) is easy to move around and a comfy seat for relaxing.
Ideal next to your bed, chair, or even a futon, the Hafley One Drawer Table ($90) is the extra surface space that small rooms need.
Take the Intex Inflatable Indoor Or Outdoor Accent Chair With Cup Holder ($24, originally $30) outdoors on a nice day; its design is made to handle the elements.
The five open shelves on the Loring Five Shelf Leaning Bookcase ($100) are perfect for displaying books, trinkets, pictures, and more.
Storage is not a problem with the three drawers on the Dalton Three Drawer End Table ($100).
The cushion cover on the Cole Classics Round Storage Ottoman Flared Wood Leg ($80) makes it comfortable to sit on while disguising its storage compartment underneath.
The angled legs on the Hafley Three Drawer End Table ($100) add a mid-century look to your living space.
The Manila Cylinder Drum Accent Table ($65) has a narrow base that can easily fit into small dorm rooms.
Simply convert the Futon Sofa in Black ($130) into a bed with its clickable technology.
Organize textbooks, show off plants, or hold extra clothing in the Three Shelf Wide Utility Storage Cart ($30).
Organize your small room for the better with the Mixed Material Four Drawer Dresser ($140).
The cubby on the Three Drawer Dresser ($161) is a great space to hold laptops, books, or other items.
Mix a tropical feel into your dorm with the cane detailing on the Queen Minsmere Caned Headboard in Natural Brown ($170).
The Modern Four Drawer Dresser ($120) has a sleek design that can blend with all dorm room styles.
The finished front and back on the Cube Organizer Shelf ($50) allows for storage on both sides.
Display the Cube Organizer Shelf ($60) horizontally or vertically — it can work either way!
We love the vintage oak finish on the Loring Four Cube Bookcase ($130).
The Round Metal Utility Cart ($30) comes in handy for more reasons than one, as its three shelves can hold makeup, books, plants, and more.
The open design of the Highfield C Table in White Marble ($100) allows you to slide it over furniture pieces to take up less space.
Study for your next big test with the Loring Writing Desk ($140).
The comfortable Upholstered Rolling Desk Chair ($60) is both stylish and functional.
The Intex Inflatable Contoured Corduroy Beanless Bag Lounge Chair ($22, originally $32) is easy to blow up when it's needed and can be deflated and stored away when it's not.
Give yourself a cozy place to sit with the Quincy Basic Slipper Chair ($100).
Customize the Adjustable Storage Desk's ($80) shelves to fit your needs.
Fill the cubbies of the Cube Organizer Shelf ($40) with all of your miscellaneous items.