dorm room inspiration with bed bath and beyond
Some of you may remember this post from a few weeks ago when we announced this amazing new program with Bed, Bath & Beyond. It’s so fun to team up with them and keep all my projects organized in one space. I’ve found an endless array of great products from their store for our own home. See: Daughter’s bed {and more!} below. We always use them as one of our very favorite sources when it comes to organizing things and meeting the client’s needs with a job. But it’s definitely that time of year: It’s time for all things Dorm shopping. Today, I’m sharing dorm room inspiration!
AHHHH, cue the craziness, because as a first-timer, this can be very overwhelming. I’ve joined all the Facebook groups. Read all the recommendations and reviews. Cue the excitement and dread, because this can be a lot. To say that the process of shopping for college is overwhelming can be a total understatement. Everyone has a different take. Our take is that we love the dependable process of shopping at our trusted source, Bed Bath & Beyond!
For those of you who don’t know, they even have a College Savings Pass™, where you can save 20%! They make it easy with curated lists, smart ways to shop, and more. The timing is perfect, because they’ve got so many great sales going on right now. All you have to do is sign up. If you’re curious, just click this link and scroll to the bottom where they explain it all!
My oldest is a little overwhelmed every time something new arrives and I play show-and-tell in his room. But he humors me anyway.
If you’re feeling a little lacking on the inspiration side of things, we’ve teamed up with Bed, Bath & Beyond to curate three dorm spaces and an essentails list, just for you. No matter what your next year looks like, from apartments to dorms and everything in between, these are some finds that are sure to inspire. We’ve done all the work for you, so you can check it out!
PSSST… Their sale starts TODAY so be sure to scoop up some of your very faves! You truly never know what you’ll find on their site.
So, if any of you are all over the place like me, I’ve decided to round up three dorm rooms in three different inspiring genres. I also included a list of essentials. Whether this is your first apartment, first dorm room, just sprucing up your bedroom, or more… we’ve got you covered with these fun lists and awesome sources. As I said, all situations are different, so I included quite the array for you to go all out or cherry-pick through these fun designs. This is all in high hopes of both inspiring and sourcing to make those parents’ lives easier.
So let’s dive in, shall we? ::Sighs apprehensively with a side of excitement:: It’s time.
Just a few tips: If it doesn’t immediately load, double-click. And if you go to the list and see a few product variations, {for instance, you’re looking for the orange curtains below but my list has pink linked} click on it anyway, as it will take you to the correct grouping you’re looking for with lots of options under my list. I promise it’s all there, and more!
First up: Dopamine Decor Inspiration.
I’ve gathered up the dorm room with unexpected color combos, pieces that make us happy, and a way to cozy it up that won’t break the bank. I’m loving the idea of those simple lights for easy walls and the color combo of orange, pink, blue, and mauve—the list keeps going. We say embrace the colorful and make your dorm uniquely yours.
Shop all things Dopamine Decor Inspiration, here!
Pssst… we have this fridge in our cabana and love it. It’s held up wonderfully for years. Sometimes, I think our entire home is dopamine decor, but that’s just me… Many of these lists are things we have in our own home, or things I’ve grabbed for my oldests’ dorm space, too. We hope you have fun checking them all out.
Next up: Vintage Academia.
There’s just something about those natural hues combined with classic, refined lines. This one feels like a super-traditional space with a touch of modern. And we adore it. Perfect for anyone who wants a nod to vintage academia, with a side of fun. It’s honestly giving a genius-Einstein vibe, so we say lean into that.
Check out all Vintage Academia here
Urban Boho Dorm Inspiration
This one’s for the free spirit. A relaxing space with a touch of color that you can retreat to at all hours of the day. Because it’s your new home away from home. Any of these pieces, from the fun shelf to the rug, make a great addition to any dorm space!
Shop all things Urban Boho Dorm Inspiraiton, here!
Smart Essentials Dorm Inspiration
Beat the impending zombie apocalypse at your town’s local box store by stocking up on some wise additions before you even leave the house. These are things that may vary by space, but make all the difference with those smart items from storage choices to cleaning solutions. From the moving bags everyone swears by, to the best rolling laundry bin… you may want to check these out.
Shop Smart Essentials here!
So that about wraps it up for now. Like we said, everyone’s situation is different… But we thought we’d create a few fun designs and gather some essentials, so all you have to do is shop! We hope that you find this and more products from our own home that we’ve saved there, while we hope to just keep adding more as time allows. Do you have a College Freshman this year? Or a kiddo in college already? What are some of your very favorite finds? We would love to hear all about them.
Happy shopping, friends+ have an inspired day!
