Prepare Your College Checklist! 50 Affordable Dorm Furniture Pieces to Buy From Target ASAP
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.
Sherpa Butterfly Chair
Give college friends a comfortable place to sit with the Sherpa Butterfly Chair ($60).
Queen Tansy Strap With Metal Frame Headboard
Tie your dorm decor together with this faux-leather Queen Tansy Strap With Metal Frame Headboard ($165, originally $220).
Monroe Bean Bag Chair
Once your friends have a seat in the Monroe Bean Bag Chair ($114, originally $127), they'll never want to get up.
Velvet Pouf
Use the Velvet Pouf ($30) as a functional accent or as an added seating option.
Loring Secretary Desk
To amplify square footage, the Loring Secretary Desk ($200) has a table that folds into a compartment door when its not in use.
Storage Ottoman
Hide snacks, shoes, or whatever else in this sneaky Storage Ottoman ($88, originally $110).
Gemma Sofa Bed
The Gemma Sofa Bed ($161, originally $179) disguises as a chair when it's not in use.
Jewel Round Side Table
Incorporate a global design into your home away from home with the Jewel Round Side Table ($90).
Wood Butterfly Chair
Never worry about the Wood Butterfly Chair ($75) getting dirty — its removable cover can easily be thrown in the wash.
Oslari Painted Desk
The Oslari Painted Desk ($180) comes with two drawers for tucking away your laptop and other small items.
Bennington Mixed Material End Table
Place a lamp, plant, or picture frame on top of the Bennington Mixed Material End Table ($90).
Hillside Side Table
Keep your items in one place and don't worry about spills thanks to the lip on the Hillside Side Table ($60).
Paulo Four Shelf Bookcase
Store textbooks, pictures, plants, and decorations on the Paulo Four Shelf Bookcase ($75).
Cube Organizer Shelf
Place some colorful storage bins in the Cube Organizer Shelf ($35) to hide all your extra trinkets.
Cube Organizer Shelf
Organize your dorm with the help of this handy Cube Organizer Shelf ($35).
Stackable Shelf
Use the Stackable Shelf ($14) as a shoe rack for your everyday sneakers and boots.
Wire Storage Table
The removable top on the Wire Storage Table ($30) allows you to store extra pillows and small items underneath.
Futon With Arms
Decorate your suite with the Futon With Arms ($240), and convert it into a bed when friends stay the night.
Hair Pin Desk
The open shelves on the Hair Pin Desk ($80) are ideal for storing laptops, tablets, and textbooks.
Queen Tachuri Geometric Front Headboard in Brown
The bold design on the Queen Tachuri Geometric Front Headboard in Brown ($200) adds a whimsical touch to dorm decor.
Three Tier Metal Utility Cart
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.
Amherst Midcentury Modern Three Shelf Bookcase
Add mid-century style into your home with the Amherst Midcentury Modern Three Shelf Bookcase ($170).
Intex Inflatable Queen Size Pull Out Futon Sofa Couch Bed
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!
Modern Three Drawer Dresser
Place the Modern Three Drawer Dresser ($100) next to your bed for extra storage.
Touraco Writing Desk in Brown/White
Create a workspace that makes you productive with this Touraco Writing Desk in Brown/White ($160).
Cosmo ZigZag Print Bean Bag
The Cosmo ZigZag Print Bean Bag ($137) is easy to move around and a comfy seat for relaxing.
Hafley One Drawer Table
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.
Intex Inflatable Indoor Or Outdoor Accent Chair With Cup Holder
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.
Loring Five Shelf Leaning Bookcase
The five open shelves on the Loring Five Shelf Leaning Bookcase ($100) are perfect for displaying books, trinkets, pictures, and more.
Dalton Three Drawer End Table
Storage is not a problem with the three drawers on the Dalton Three Drawer End Table ($100).
Cole Classics Round Storage Ottoman Flared Wood Leg
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.
Hafley Three Drawer End Table
The angled legs on the Hafley Three Drawer End Table ($100) add a mid-century look to your living space.
Manila Cylinder Drum Accent Table
The Manila Cylinder Drum Accent Table ($65) has a narrow base that can easily fit into small dorm rooms.
Futon Sofa in Black
Simply convert the Futon Sofa in Black ($130) into a bed with its clickable technology.
Three Shelf Wide Utility Storage Cart
Organize textbooks, show off plants, or hold extra clothing in the Three Shelf Wide Utility Storage Cart ($30).
Mixed Material Four Drawer Dresser
Organize your small room for the better with the Mixed Material Four Drawer Dresser ($140).
Three Drawer Dresser
The cubby on the Three Drawer Dresser ($161) is a great space to hold laptops, books, or other items.
Queen Minsmere Caned Headboard in Natural Brown
Mix a tropical feel into your dorm with the cane detailing on the Queen Minsmere Caned Headboard in Natural Brown ($170).
Modern Four Drawer Dresser
The Modern Four Drawer Dresser ($120) has a sleek design that can blend with all dorm room styles.
Cube Organizer Shelf
The finished front and back on the Cube Organizer Shelf ($50) allows for storage on both sides.
Cube Organizer Shelf
Display the Cube Organizer Shelf ($60) horizontally or vertically — it can work either way!
Loring Four Cube Bookcase
We love the vintage oak finish on the Loring Four Cube Bookcase ($130).
Round Metal Utility Cart
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.
Highfield C Table in White Marble
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.
Loring Writing Desk
Study for your next big test with the Loring Writing Desk ($140).
Upholstered Rolling Desk Chair
The comfortable Upholstered Rolling Desk Chair ($60) is both stylish and functional.
Intex Inflatable Contoured Corduroy Beanless Bag Lounge Chair
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.
Quincy Basic Slipper Chair
Give yourself a cozy place to sit with the Quincy Basic Slipper Chair ($100).
Adjustable Storage Desk
Customize the Adjustable Storage Desk's ($80) shelves to fit your needs.
Cube Organizer Shelf
Fill the cubbies of the Cube Organizer Shelf ($40) with all of your miscellaneous items.