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Your dorm room is more than just where you sleep and study. It’s your space to escape with friends, nap in between classes and comfortably crank out 10-page papers the day before they’re due. So, it makes sense to infuse a bit of your personality into your space. Whether your dormitory barely has any square footage or can double as a two-bedroom condo, the place where you’ll lay your head for the next year should reflect your personality and personal style.

But if you’re not sure where to start or you’re kind of low on funds, all good. IKEA can help bring your space to life at an affordable price. Regular desk lamps get the job done, but a ring lamp that can also hold your cell phone to help you create content is preferred. IKEA’s multi-functional and sleek furniture is just what any college student needs to get their work done in style.

Check out a few IKEA items below that’ll help take your room from bland to bomb! 

LÅNESPELARE  ring lamp with phone holder                                                                  

In 2022, everyone’s a content creator, especially college students. So, whether you’re an aspiring social media influencer or getting creative to make your friends and followers laugh, the LÅNESPELARE ring light with phone holder is dorm room must cop.

In the age of online course materials, college doesn’t always mean storing a ton of books, but coursework and other papers and folders are still a fact of life. Store your most important school documents in this TROTTEN cabinet. This item is accessible from both sides, allows you to share storage space with your roommate, keeps your clutter behind closed doors, while keeping your half of the space to yourself.  

VEBJÖRN d esk

Whether you’re writing your first freshman essay in your dorm or polishing your senior thesis at your swanky off-campus apartment, a good, comfortable desk is a crucial piece of college furniture. Why not write your papers in style, with the VEBJÖRN Swedish-designed desk. Not only does it look clean, it packs plenty of storage space, making it perfect for posting up to get your creativity flowing.

A desk is nothing without a chair. So, pair your VEBJÖRN desk with this BLECKBERGET swivel chair.  They’re a perfect pair that look great together, while allowing you to write and study in comfort. HEMNES  daybed

A daybed with storage is a college sneakerhead’s dream. Flip it into couch mode for hanging with your crew or online video game battles, then slide it out into a double bed to catch some sleep. You can also store extra pillows and blankets for friends who stay over late to help study for midterms or finals. And no matter how you have it set up, three large storage drawers down below mean the HEMNES daybed can store your sneaker rotation day and night.

Ottomans can upgrade the look and feel of any room and the GAMLEHULT ottoman can do that for any dorm as well. This light-weight piece of furniture is made of hand-woven rattan, a living material, which creates a unique look over time, and with a secret storage compartment, it’s a great space to place a few items or use to rest your feet after a long day on campus.

ÅKERFIBBLA  duvet cover

This stylish ÅKERFIBBLA duvet cover with matching pillows will fit your HEMNES daybed perfectly. A pre-washed 65% cotton, 35% linen fabric makes this bedding set comfortable and durable, while a black and white check design means it looks great all year round. Make mom proud and grab two or three so you always have something clean to sleep on.

For more creative ways to spruce up your college dorm,  check out IKEA-USA.com/backtocollege