As summer winds down and the back-to-school season approaches, college students are preparing to transform their dorm rooms into comfortable, personalized spaces. Blain’s Farm & Fleet simplifies this process by offering a one-stop shop for all dorm room essentials. Here’s a comprehensive checklist of items to help students turn their bland dorm rooms into cozy, personalized haven: 

Bedding 

●  Set of ear plugs — Block out the noise from the busy dorm halls, loud streets and even a snoring roommate  

●  Bed sheets and pillowcases — Good to have at least two sets, because we all know college laundry days don’t happen too often 

●  Blankets / Pillows — Cozy up your new space with tons of comfy blankets and fluffy blankets to make it feel like home 

●  Mattress pad — Dorm beds are known for being uncomfortable, so definitely be sure to bring your own topper for added comfort 

Small Appliances and Electronics  

●  Laptop — For late night cram sessions, make sure you have a high-quality functioning bestie to spend it with. And don’t forget the power cable. 

●  Cell phone charger — Low battery mode doesn’t last forever 

●  Batteries — Always good to have on hand - you never know when you might need them 

●  Microwave and mini fridge — The bread and butter of dorm living 

●  Small slow cooker, pizza cooker, or air fryer — to make some hot meals like back home 

●  USB flash drive — Back-up all of your work and photos to remember your college years from — and maybe two since they tend to get lost easily 

●  Alarm clock — To help you get to class on time 

●  Coffee maker — For that morning pick me up and late night cram session aid 

●  Hand vacuum cleaner — To make cleaning the dorm fast and easy 

●  Headphones or earbuds — To listen to podcasts on the way to class and online lectures 

Basic Supplies

●  First aid kit  

●  Hand sanitizer  

●  Surface spray or disinfectant wipes  

●  Air freshener 

●  Laundry detergent and stain remover

●  Laundry bag or basket 

●  Dish soap and a dishpan 

●  Storage Bins and Organizers  

●  Hangers 

●  Backpack 

●  Sticky notes 

●  Pens and pencils 

●  Notebooks 

●  Binders and folders 

●  Highlighters 

●  Permanent markers 

●  Stapler 

●  Calculator 

●  Vitamins 

●  Dinnerware — this includes a mug, glass, bowl, plate, spoon, knife, and fork that you can use to make your own food. Make sure they’re microwavable.  

●  Disposable plates and utensils