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Target College

By TheDormGuide

All of our dorm & college favorites from Target!

Our favorites from Target's new dorm drop! We look forward to getting these in our hands so we can give them a test!

New as of 6.14.26 - the Calm & Charming Collection! Fun botanical prints, beautiful bedding, ottomans, and more.

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New to Target 6.14.26! The Dreamy But Bold collection features pillows, bedding, seating, lamps and more! These are a few of our favorites.

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New at Target 6.14.26 - the Classic Academia Collection. Comfy seating, bedding with traditional patterns, ottomans, lamps and more.

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Target is one of our favorite destinations for college dorm and apartment essentials! Target brands like Threshold and Brightroom top the list with our favorite towels and bedding. And with Target's generous return and price matching policy, shopping Target for college just makes sense! #target #targetpartner

3-Drawer storage units are perfect to tuck under semi-lofted dorm beds, but there are so many more things you can do with them! Zip-tie the rolling carts together to make a rotating storage unit, stack them to make a tall storage unit or take them apart to fit under a bed that's not lofted. So many choices! These are our picks from Target.

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The right dorm rug makes your room feel bigger, cozier, and more put-together - here’s what to know before you buy and some of our favorites from Target!

Spoiler alert. No matter how clean your student plans to be…dorm rugs usually have a rough freshman year. That’s why I NEVER suggest spending a lot on a rug for their freshman dorm room.

Keep in mind that every college has its own rules and restrictions. Some limit the type or size of rug you’re allowed to bring, or if you can bring one at all. Always check with your school before purchasing.

So what size should you get?
5’ x 7’ Rug - The go-to dorm rug size! Perfect for adding cozy coverage between two beds without overwhelming the room.

6’ x 9’ Rug - A larger option that fits under the bed legs for a more secure feel and gives you extra floor coverage throughout the room.

8’ x 10’ Rug - Best for fully lofted beds - this size extends farther into the room, creating a comfy lounge or hangout space underneath.

And what type of rug should you consider?

Say yes to low-pile rugs that are easier to vacuum and maintain.

Say no to shag and fluffy styles! They trap everything and are genuinely tough to clean in a dorm environment.

Washable rugs can work, but many are lower quality and thinner than expected, so be cautious.

One dorm opinion I’m pretty loud about - skip the tiny trash cans.

When I sent my first son to college (no trash can provided by school - check that), we got a cute blue mesh ‘office-sized’ trash can with a box of small trash can liners. His roommate brought one of those little white narrow plastic bathroom trash cans.

Within a week, I got the call asking, “Can I buy a new trash can?” But you already have 2 in your room, why?
Those little cans were immediately full. Drink bottles, drink cups, pizza boxes, Chick-fil-A bags, snack packaging, dining hall to-go containers, Keurig pods, etc.

You’d think they didn’t have unlimited access to the dining hall.

My recommendation:

A slim can with a lid that opens at the short end and holds kitchen-sized trash bags - at least 10 gallons (not 10 liters, that’s tiny, and the pictures make them look big).

FYI, 11 gallons = about 40 liters; some only show liters in the size.

Having the opening on the narrow end allows you to slide it into a small space, and it will be about the same depth as a fridge or other furniture.

You definitely want a lid. They won’t take out the trash often, and a LOT of decaying yuck will accumulate.

Bonus: a foot pedal on the short end to open/close because hands-free is never a bad thing.

Check First:

✅ Some schools provide small trash cans, and some provide recycling bins. The provided trash cans are typically tiny.

✅ Some schools only allow you to bring metal trash cans. These will be more durable as you move to off-campus housing as well.

✅ Talk to your roommate, you only need one large trash can in the room.

Does anyone who’s lived in a dorm recently have trash can success stories to share? (there’s a fun question for your next social gathering )

Follow @thedormguide and comment TRASH below for the links to my favorite trash cans for their dorm room, along with our guide on what you can safely buy early for college (even before they know their dorm assignment).

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Add a water filtration pitcher to your packing list. Students they stay better hydrated when they have cold, filtered water ready to go in their mini-fridge. The Brita 6-cup size is especially popular because it fits most small fridges. Be sure your student cleans their entire pitcher regularly and replaces the filter as recommended!

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Dorm walls don’t always cooperate...

No matter how you hang decor - strips, hooks, pins - things can fall.

That is exactly why this type of poster frame is my absolute favorite for college. Oh, and they are BOGO 50% off through May 9th!

These particular frames from Target are very, very lightweight (clearly!), and have plexiglass panes, so even if they fall off the wall (which happens alllll the time), they won’t break!

Dorm walls can be a little unpredictable, so choosing a lightweight frame with plexiglass gives you the peace of mind that if it inevitably takes a tumble, you will not be dealing with shattered glass all over your dorm room floor.

Comment FRAME and I’ll send you the link to these frames plus our collection of digitally downloadable artwork - designed by college students!

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