The twin XL-sized dorm bed may be the only negative of campus life if you’re used to sleeping in something a little bit larger. However, you don’t have to compromise on the quality of your bedding because of the uncomfortable mattress size (literally.)
We advise choosing a high-quality dorm room bedding set that only gets better with time — rather than one that starts pilling before the first semester finishes — since it’s probable that you’ll be sleeping on the same type of bed throughout the length of your academic career.
WHAT TO THINK ABOUT
A bed frame and mattress will probably be given if you’re living on campus, but the rest of your dorm bedding is up to you. Consider investing in a full bedding set that includes all the essentials in one buy if you aren’t bringing your bedding from home with you to college. The OCM College Dorm Room 24-Piece Complete Campus Pak, named our Best Overall option in this guide, is one of the most complete starter sets for on-campus life that money can buy. It comes with pretty much everything you’ll need to make your bed (and then some).
If you already own a pair of pillows or a comforter that you adore and don’t need to replace, on the other hand, you might want to mix and match some bedding elements. We have built-your-own sets such as the West Elm Favorite Tee Bedding included. Build Your Own Set and one-off bedding items like the Buffy Breeze Comforter and Jersey Sheet Set from Gap Home let you create the design and feel you desire without spending too much money on things you don’t need.
We can speak to how well some of the bedding products in our guide keep up over time because we have personally used and adored them, while other products are reviewer favorites. Even though the bedding in your dorm room might not stay with you forever, you should spend money on high-quality sheets, pillows, and comforters to ensure that you are as cozy as possible while attending class. And believe us when we say that you’ll need all the help you can get catching those zzz’s!
1 24-piece complete campus pack for a dorm room.
35 colors are accessible
You’re starting over with your dorm bedding? For incoming college students, this all-inclusive package of bathroom and bedroom essentials is the best choice. The twin XL reversible comforter, two microfiber sheet sets, two down-alternative pillows, a mattress topper, and a mattress pad are just a few of the more than 24 complementary pieces that make up the set. Two cotton bath towel sets that match the bedding are also included.
This bundle, which contains nearly all of the necessities on your university checklist, is one of the most cost-effective solutions available, especially when you consider how rapidly college supplies add up (not even counting the books!).
It includes everything my son needed for his first semester of college, according to one reviewer. He needs things for his room, but I know I won’t have to go back anytime soon when I dropped him off. Although the fabric is soft and the colors are lovely, it doesn’t feel cheap. The package comes with a ton of accessories I never would have thought to buy but are quite useful to have.
2 favorite t-shirt comforters Construct Your Own Set
In terms of texture, West Elm’s Favorite Tee Bedding is the undisputed champion. It will keep you comfortable throughout the night thanks to its soft, loose jersey-cotton construction.
This complete DIY dorm room bedding set includes: Select the duvet insert, pillows, and sheet and sham sets in the sizes and colors you prefer. You can also include extras (please provide additional jersey sheets!) or leave out anything you don’t require. You will enjoy that flexibility just as much as we do.
3 -Layer Gel Memory Foam Mattress Topper
Purchase more than simply new sheets! The beds in dorm rooms are infamous for being extremely hard, heated, and formless. Fortunately, this two-in-one mattress topper addresses all of these problems.
It has a 2-inch outer shell with baffle-box stitching and 2 inches of memory foam with cooling gel within. The two layers can be used separately if necessary, but together they provide a soft, smooth, and pleasantly supportive sleep surface.
Its ability to change an old and unsupportive mattress into a much cozier (and cooler) sleep surface is praised by one reviewer who has used this 2-in-1 mattress topper for a year. They claim, “I no longer wake up or toss and turn from feeling too hot.”
4 The Eden Pillows, (Set of 2)
We adore the Coop Home Goods Eden Pillow as dorm room bedding because of how snug, soft, and comforting it feels. These pillows should last you through college because we’ve used them for years and still love them as much as we did on day one.
These pillows, which come in sets of two but may also be purchased alone, have reactive yet malleable microfibre filling that has been mixed with gel. Even better: If you don’t like how lofty these pillows are, you can alter the fill by zipping them open.
Even a spare bag of foam is included, so be sure to hang onto it! The pillows will gradually flatten, so you might want to fill them back up with additional material.
5 Breeze Blanket
The Buffy Breeze is hands-down the greatest comforter to bring with you to college. This blanket is made entirely of eucalyptus fiber, which gives it a special cool-to-the-touch quality that makes it stand out from other kinds.
Since we’ve been using this comforter for almost three years, we really appreciate how soft and well-weighted it is despite being a flat comforter. It has convenient loops at the corners for tying on a duvet cover; doing so may reduce some of the cooling effects, but the feel will remain the same.
6 Set of Mika Comforters
With its wavy, blobby, patchwork shapes, this 100% cotton set is really eye-catching. It includes the mid-weight comforter and one pillowcase (or two if you’re scaling up from a twin).
7 Mattress protector and SoftStretch Sheet Set in One Bundle
Purple’s sheets are constructed of silky viscose, polyester, and spandex, which is produced from bamboo and feels wonderfully gratifying to spread out over. They also give your bed a wonderful way to control temperature.
8 Melange Jersey Sheets in Organic Cotton Blend
The jersey sheets from Gap Home are fantastic if your dorm room bedding demands are straightforward and you want to stock up on a lot of inexpensive but incredibly comfortable linens. These sheets made of bamboo and organic cotton offer a flexible texture that feels silky without being overly slippery.
These inexpensive sheets are praised for both their sturdiness and softness. They’re incredibly comfortable, and the color is gorgeous, says one reviewer. They feel like a T-shirt, and I just melt into them.
9-Luxury Move-In Package
Treat yourself to Brooklinen’s aptly called Move-In Bundle and leave nothing to chance. We adore the brand’s sateen sheets because they have endured countless nights and trips to the laundromat for us longer than the duration of a 4-year academic career.
Smooth, light, and cool, 480-thread-count sateen bedding is available at Brooklinen. This plush set includes a duvet cover, extra pillowcases, and your choice of a down or down-alternative comforter and pillows (along with their precise loft and firmness level).
10 Bed in a Bag in Pieces
If cost is your first priority, this dorm room bedding set provides the necessities without going over budget. It includes the comforter, sheet set, pillow sham, and even a bed skirt, everything you need to make up the bed! In addition, microfiber, which is as comfortable as cotton, is used for everything.
Reviewers agree that this bundle fulfills the bill perfectly even though it isn’t the longest-lasting (better for a few semesters than all four years of college). Looks expensive, feels so comfortable, as one person put it. Really a lot
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