One of the most exciting things about starting post-secondary is decorating your dorm room. It’s a place to start fresh, make it your own, have complete creative freedom and finally have an excuse to have a coffee machine in your room. Dorms are typically impersonal spaces that lack warmth and character, but with a touch of creativity, a couple of string lights and personal accents, you can turn this space into a cozy haven. It’s more than just a place to sleep; your dorm is your post-class sanctuary and a socializing place. You might as well take the time when heading back-to-school and splurge to make it your own. After all, it will be your home away from home over the next few months.
We curated a list of dorm room essentials to elevate your living experience. From room decor pieces to practical appliances that make dorm life better.
Keurig K-Mini Single Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker
Price: $89.28
Finally, an excuse to keep and make coffee in your room. The Keurig K-Mini Single-Serve Coffee Maker is a perfect fit for a dorm room; it’s simplistic and doesn’t take up too much space. It comes in a beautiful pastel pink, green, and black. It gets the job done for one person, and Keurig has plenty of delicious flavours and blends.
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Sheep Faux Fur Throw - Bouclair
Price: $47.99
Blankets are essential in any room, especially for long study sessions, movie nights, and cold winter nights. A classic throw blanket provides functionality and style and adds to the cozy aesthetic.
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Quartet Wood Frame Magnetic Dry-Erase Calendar – Staples
Price $34.99
Dry-erase calendars may seem impractical when you first think about it. But mapping out all your assignments, tasks and upcoming plans by hand and seeing everything more visually can be helpful. It also gives you a reason to hold yourself a little more accountable for missing assignments because you wrote it down, and it’s hanging right in front of you.
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Freestanding Mini Fridge – Rona
Price: $79.99
You’ll not regret picking up this mini desktop fridge from Rona. It’s small but mighty, and it’s just enough to keep your favourite snacks and drinks cool. You could even keep it on your nightstand. That way, you don’t have to leave your bed when you want a drink but are cozy under your duvet.
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Wiggle Wall Mirror – Bouclair
Price: $87.99
You can’t go anywhere without a mirror; how else would you check your fabulous class outfits before heading out for the day? Mirrors can also visually make a space feel bigger, which is needed, as dorms can often be relatively small. But why settle for any mirror? The Wiggle Wall Mirror from Bouclair is so on trend.
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3-in-1 Qi Fast Wireless Charging Station – Staples
Price: $24.99
Charging stations are game changers. They can charge multiple gadgets simultaneously, and there are fewer cords to clutter around your nightstand. There’s nothing more frustrating when all your daily electronics are half charged, and you don’t have enough cords to charge them.
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Faux Rattan Ceramic Pot with Artificial Plant – Bouclair
Price: $18.39
Who doesn’t love a little green oasis? Some post-secondary dorms don’t allow you to have real plants, which may come as a big disappointment to some plant lovers. Luckily, artificial plants are a perfect alternative, and most people won’t be able to tell the difference. They’re a perfect way to jazz up any room, and they can add a little sophistication. You also don’t have to worry about neglecting them. Plants are also known to induce relaxation and productivity if you need more convincing.
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LED String Lights with Pins – Ardene
Price: $6.95
No dorm is complete without LED string lights. They’re an inexpensive way to add an extra bit of ambience to a room and can make it feel warmer and inviting. These string lights from Ardene have clips on them to hand pictures from. It’s a unique way of displaying your photos of friends and family to make you a little less homesick.
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Mushroom Table Lamp – Bouclair
Price: $23.99
Lamps aren’t usually something you would put much thought or effort into picking out. However, we think this mushroom lamp will make you want to rethink your lamp-picking choices. Perfect for if you’re looking to achieve a mythical forest aesthetic, especially with the small twinkling lights inside.
CAA Members save 5% on the latest home decor styles from Bouclair in-store and online.
Small Strawberries Laundry Basket – Simons
Price: $16.99
You’ll need something to carry all your clothes in when it’s time to do laundry, and a trash bag won’t do. This strawberry laundry basket is adorable, it might just motivate you to do your laundry more often and keep your dorm room floors clean so you can show off your basket.
Members earn 4% back in CAA Dollars on the purchases of fashion, luxury bedding, kitchen, furniture, home decor and more from Simons.
Small Strawberry Cushion – Simons
Price: $19.99
Add an extra pop of colour and freshness to your bed. You can also use it at your desk as back support or as something more comfortable to sit on. Either way, it’s a nice small touch to your room that’s versatile and can spark a theme for your dorm.
Members earn 4% back in CAA Dollars on the purchases of fashion, luxury bedding, kitchen, furniture, home decor and more from Simons.
Save and collect while you shop for all your essentials
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