Dorm Room Budgeting: How Much to Spend (and Where to Save) Budgeting for a dorm room starts with understanding what students need, how much those dorm essentials typically cost, and where… Read more
The Best Options For A Dorm Desk Hutch In this guide, we’ll break down the top things to consider before you buy a desk hutch for your college… Read more
Dorm Shopping: What Sells Out or Gets Pricier Every Summer If you’re shopping for college dorm essentials on a budget, timing is everything. Based on years of tracking pricing patterns… Read more
How To Create A Vertical Dorm Kitchen Setup A vertical dorm kitchen is one of THE best ways to utilize about 18″ of wall space in your dorm… Read more
Dorm Room Rugs – How To Choose the Right Size, Type & Style Dorm room rugs do more than just warm up a cold, echoey floor – they instantly make your space feel… Read more
How To DIY An Affordable Dorm Fridge Bridge With Cube Organizers What is a dorm fridge bridge? Well, I made up the name but not the concept. This is one of… Read more
The Truth About College Dorm Checklists & What To Do Instead Every year, parents and students are bombarded with college dorm checklists, dorm packing lists, and self-declared dorm essentials lists from… Read more
Dorm Planning FAQ – Honest Answers & Practical Solutions I have been running the popular Dorm Shopping Recommendations and Deal Alerts Facebook group since 2022. Since that time, we’ve… Read more
The Best Moving Bags For College (And Beyond!) In the whirlwind of packing and preparing to move your student into a dorm, one often overlooked hero emerges: the… Read more
The Most Sturdy Dorm Storage Ottomans For College I’ve been running our Dorm Shopping Recommendations Facebook group for years now, and one of the top 5 questions every… Read more
The Dorm Essentials You Can Buy Early For College Getting ready for college is an exciting time, but the growing realization of the cost of college including setting up… Read more
Printable Wall Art For College Dorms And Apartments + Printing Instructions This page provides printing instructions for wall art purchased from The Dorm Guide’s Wall Art Shop. If you have not yet… Read more
