High Ends
This playful bookend set makes it easy for students to organize notes and textbooks by class or day of the week.
Hanging Pretty
Each birdie has two hooks, so your freshman can pile clothing onto this space saver (instead of on her dorm room floor).
Write On
Your teen can doodle or have friends "sign in" to her dorm room on her notebook paper–themed duvet cover. For a clean slate, she just has to put it through the wash.
Dorm Sweet Dorm
Under-the-weather students can feel the comforts of home whenever they pull a tissue through the chimney.
Power Up
Six outlets and the ability to bend in different shapes -- perfect for tight dorm room spaces.
Carry On
With one main compartment, eight pockets and rubberized mesh material, this tote can hold bath essentials and weather hot water.
Animal Instinct
More than just a cute keychain: This little critter is also a USB flash drive.
Full Bloom
By plugging gadgets into each flower, smart students can keep wires pretty and organized.
Play It Cool
A pink fridge/freezer combo will surely brighten up any drab dorm room.
Sweet Shooter
This wireless mouse is cute and powerful. It has a battery life of up to 30 months and students can download a matching background for their computer or smartphone.
On the Line
Hopefully the cute clothesline pattern will be a constant reminder to actually do laundry.
Brew for One
A must-have for any college kid: A small, single-cup brewer to provide fuel for early-morning classes. Available in red, white, platinum and black.
Underhanded Organization
Assignments won't be forgotten using a calendar/notepad/mouse pad combo. When the week is over, he can just tear off and start fresh.
Modern Messages
This bold and colorful dry-erase board is perfect for lists, drawings or notes. Add some funky magnets and they'll be set.
Sound the Alarm
No alarm clock? No problem. This iPhone dock was made to look like an old-school one and charges the devices overnight, too.
Trunk Show
Students can keep their iPhones in sight by leaning them against these pint-sized pachyderms. Plus—who doesn't love elephants?
Chalk It Up
Brighten up bland cinderblock dorm walls with moveable and reusable chalkboard decals.
Duck Days
A date-displaying rubber duckie will help students keep deadlines top-of-mind.
Hang Tight
Fashionable freshmen can avoid jewelry tangles and organize their accessories in one place. The best part? The screen folds away for easy storage.
Space Saver
Make the most of tight space with coffee-colored underbed storage bags. The pair go for less than $10—what a steal!
The Perfect Combo
Not only does this soup bowl and sandwich tray duo serve as the perfect dining set for one, it's also safe for microwave, oven and dishwasher.
Retro Chic
This oscillating fan has a classic look and a surprising modern feature: It plugs in to any USB port.
Cool Sounds
Your teen can enjoy music on the quad with this portable wooden speaker. The sound system connects to MP3 players, cell phones, laptops and tablets.
Cheery Sheets
Changing bedding won't feel like a chore with colorful, brightly patterned dorm-size sheets.
Day Dreaming
Pin day-to-day thoughts, ideas and class reminders to this fun corkboard.
Bright Idea
These funky colored desk lamps can play and charge an iPod while shedding light on homework assignments.
Sleep Tight
These complete bed sets will add a pop of color to any dorm room.
Room Essentials Tapes Bed Set - Twin Extra Long, Target and target.com, $49.99
Room Essentials Sketchy Triangles Bed Set - Twin Extra Long. Target stores and target.com, $49.99
Originally published in July 2012 on FamilyCircle.com.
This piece was accurate at publication time, but all prices, offerings and styles are subject to change.
