Prepare Your College Checklist! 50 Affordable Dorm Furniture Pieces to Buy From Target ASAP

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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
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Sherpa Butterfly Chair

Give college friends a comfortable place to sit with the Sherpa Butterfly Chair ($60).

Queen Tansy Strap With Metal Frame Headboard
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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
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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
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Velvet Pouf

Use the Velvet Pouf ($30) as a functional accent or as an added seating option.

Loring Secretary Desk
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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
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Storage Ottoman

Hide snacks, shoes, or whatever else in this sneaky Storage Ottoman ($88, originally $110).

Jewel Round Side Table
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Jewel Round Side Table

Incorporate a global design into your home away from home with the Jewel Round Side Table ($90).

Wood Butterfly Chair
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Paulo Four Shelf Bookcase

Store textbooks, pictures, plants, and decorations on the Paulo Four Shelf Bookcase ($75).

Cube Organizer Shelf
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Cube Organizer Shelf

Organize your dorm with the help of this handy Cube Organizer Shelf ($35).

Stackable Shelf
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Stackable Shelf

Use the Stackable Shelf ($14) as a shoe rack for your everyday sneakers and boots.

Wire Storage Table
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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
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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
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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
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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.

Amherst Midcentury Modern Three Shelf Bookcase
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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
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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
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Modern Three Drawer Dresser

Place the Modern Three Drawer Dresser ($100) next to your bed for extra storage.

Touraco Writing Desk in Brown/White
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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
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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
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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.

Loring Five Shelf Leaning Bookcase
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Futon Sofa in Black

Simply convert the Futon Sofa in Black ($130) into a bed with its clickable technology.

Mixed Material Four Drawer Dresser
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Mixed Material Four Drawer Dresser

Organize your small room for the better with the Mixed Material Four Drawer Dresser ($140).

Three Drawer Dresser
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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
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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
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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
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Cube Organizer Shelf

The finished front and back on the Cube Organizer Shelf ($50) allows for storage on both sides.

Cube Organizer Shelf
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Cube Organizer Shelf

Display the Cube Organizer Shelf ($60) horizontally or vertically — it can work either way!

Round Metal Utility Cart
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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
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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
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Loring Writing Desk

Study for your next big test with the Loring Writing Desk ($140).

Upholstered Rolling Desk Chair
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Upholstered Rolling Desk Chair

The comfortable Upholstered Rolling Desk Chair ($60) is both stylish and functional.

Intex Inflatable Contoured Corduroy Beanless Bag Lounge Chair
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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
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Quincy Basic Slipper Chair

Give yourself a cozy place to sit with the Quincy Basic Slipper Chair ($100).

Cube Organizer Shelf
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Cube Organizer Shelf

Fill the cubbies of the Cube Organizer Shelf ($40) with all of your miscellaneous items.