Back to school & dorm essentials: A guide with Ever Lasting 📓✧˖°.

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With back to school season approaching us swiftly, everyone is beginning to start getting prepared to move into their new dorm, pack their things from home and get new stuff for a fresh academic year! 

It can sometimes be a little daunting and stressful trying to plan out everything that you will need to take with you to school. Especially if you’re a new student! 

That's why we decided to compile a list of back to school and dorm essentials that we would bring with us.

Hopefully after reading this article you will have a little bit of a better idea of what you should bring with you and maybe some inspo for how you want to decorate your dorm this year!

Dorm Room Small Room Inspo By Ever Lasting Fabric
Dorm Room Small Room Inspo By Ever Lasting Fabric

1. Ultra-Soft Bed Sheets

Dorm Room Small Room Inspo By Ever Lasting Fabric
Dorm Room Small Room Inspo By Ever Lasting Fabric

Sleep is so incredibly important for our wellbeing especially if you’re a student. Not just the quantity of sleep but also the quality of sleep that you get is extremely important. Being away from home and in a new environment such as your dorm can make it difficult to sleep. Many of us struggle with anxiety when we’re away from home, family and all of our comforts. This anxiety can be especially present at night time when you’re trying to sleep. Which is the worst time for your mind to be racing! 

This is why making your dorm comfortable is such an important factor for your mental health, physical health and your overall well being.

One of the best ways to make your dorm more comfortable and to help yourself relax for a better night's sleep is to have ultra soft bed sheets! Having soft and comfortable bedding makes all the difference, it's such a little thing that can change your whole sleeping routine!

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2.Ultra soft slippers

Dorm Room Small Room Inspo By Ever Lasting Fabric
Dorm Room Small Room Inspo By Ever Lasting Fabric

Having cute and cozy slippers is definitely an essential for lounging around in your dorm! There is nothing better and more relaxing than wearing matching pjs and aesthetic slippers. They can completely elevate your look and relaxation! Pop them on after a relaxing shower or before you get up to start your morning routine. We have lots of different slippers for you to choose from that will suit almost any aesthetic/vibe!

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3.Pretty bedding sets

Dorm Room Small Room Inspo By Ever Lasting Fabric
Dorm Room Small Room Inspo By Ever Lasting Fabric
Dorm Room Small Room Inspo By Ever Lasting Fabric
Dorm Room Small Room Inspo By Ever Lasting Fabric

Last but not least on our list, pretty bedding sets! Having pretty and aesthetic bedding sets is key to making your dorm more cute and homey! The key to feeling happy and relaxed in your dorm is definitely to make your space more you! Personalize your dorm with your favorite colors and patterns, relax with our super soft bed sheets!

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4. Layered Blankets

Dorm Room Small Room Inspo By Ever Lasting Fabric
Dorm Room Small Room Inspo By Ever Lasting Fabric

Layering blankets not only adds warmth but also enhances the visual appeal of your dorm room. Our selection of plush throw blankets can be draped over the bed or placed on a reading chair, adding both comfort and style.

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5. Storage & organization

Dorm Room Small Room Inspo By Ever Lasting Fabric
Dorm Room Small Room Inspo By Ever Lasting Fabric

Chances are your dorm is probably pretty small and you're lacking space for all your things from home, your new things and all your books for school. This is why having lots of storage and organizers in your dorm room is so incredibly important. Being a student you have lots of stuff! And all of that stuff has to go somewhere but you shouldn't have to sacrifice your dorm room aesthetic just so you can store your things!

Keeping a tidy and organized space is so important for your mental health, when your life is busy and you have a lot going on in your mind the last thing you need is to come home to your dorm and see everything laying all over the place. This can add even more unnecessary stress onto your life which can then affect your work and studies. So having an unorganized space has a butterfly effect on pretty much everything in your academic life.

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6. Funky Rugs

Dorm Room Small Room Inspo By Ever Lasting Fabric
Dorm Room Small Room Inspo By Ever Lasting Fabric

Getting out of bed after having the best and most comfortable sleep can be so hard! Especially when staying tucked up in your warm and cozy EverLasting bedding seems much more enjoyable. Having cold floors definitely doesn’t help you want to get out of bed! This is why having a little rug next to your bed can be so beneficial in your morning routine. Plus it can brighten up your dorm and make the place more colorful and fun!

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7. Pjs & loungewear

Dorm Room Small Room Inspo By Ever Lasting Fabric
Dorm Room Small Room Inspo By Ever Lasting Fabric

Having comfortable pajamas/loungewear is definitely an essential for relaxing in your dorm! There is nothing better than coming home after a long day and slipping into something comfortable and cozy.

Having matching or aesthetic pjs can completely elevate your confidence and make you feel even better about yourself!

When being a student, taking time every day to relax and focus on yourself is so important. With all the work you have to put into your academics, sometimes you may neglect yourself and your own wellbeing. But actively trying to look after your mental health will in short help you succeed in your studies even more as you wont be as stressed and overwhelmed.

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8. Small Space Furniture

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Dorm Room Small Room Inspo By Ever Lasting Fabric

Navigating the limited space of a college dorm requires smart solutions, and small space furniture is a must. Multi-functional items like foldable chairs, wall-mounted desks, and modular storage units maximize the utility of a confined area. These space-saving pieces help create a functional living environment where you can study, socialize, and relax without feeling cramped. 

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9. Ambient dorm lighting

Dorm Room Small Room Inspo By Ever Lasting Fabric
Dorm Room Small Room Inspo By Ever Lasting Fabric

Set the mood just right in your dorm with some pretty ambient lighting! Lighting has such an impact on our mood and relaxation. Studies have shown that warm lighting can positively impact our mood by promoting feelings of happiness and contentmentwhile cool light creates a more energetic and vibrant atmosphere. This is why what lighting you choose is incredibly important!

Personally we love warm lighting and feeling cozy and relaxed but we sell both warm and cool lighting! Give your dorm the perfect vibe/atmosphere with cute and aesthetic lamps!

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10. Kitchen Essentials

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Dorm Room Small Room Inspo By Ever Lasting Fabric

As a student you may be tempted to order all your meals in or just eat microwave meals all the time, for convenience. Having home cooked meals is so incredibly important for your well being! Cooking your own meals can help with the stress that may build up throughout the day as it can take your mind off anything that has stressed/worried you. Knowing how to cook is also a vital life skill going into adulthood, so the more you cook the better you will get at it! Cooking your own food also ensures that you get all the things that your body needs to thrive, plus you can see exactly what's going into your food. 

Having cute and aesthetic kitchen essentials will help motivate you to do more cooking if you struggle with mustering up the energy to do so.

Invite some of your friends over to your dorm and have a dinner/study party! You can find lots of affordable and simple recipes online or you can challenge yourselves and try to make a more difficult dish. Regardless of what you decide to cook, having pretty kitchen essentials will definitely make it more fun and enjoyable!

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Well, that's it for this blog! We hope now you have a little bit of a better idea of what to bring to your dorm to make it more comfortable and homey. You can also check out our instagram or pinterest for more inspiration when it comes to decorating your dorm!

We currently have 10% off for all students on our website so be sure to check it out.

Love, Ever Lasting.


Quick Bedding FAQ:

Do you offer student discounts?

Absolutely! We understand education is expensive, and are pleased to offer 10% off to those in school pursuing higher education. Simply send us an email to verify your student status and receive your discount code. :)

What size should I get?

In terms of sizing, most college dorms have Twin XL beds. In that case, we recommend going with a small size bed set and flat sheet. If you're looking for a fresh start or not sure where to begin, we recommend checking out our bundles! Each bundle will include a pillow, duvet insert and bedding set! It is also already pre discounted! Say heyyy to savings.

Don't see the bundle for the style of bedding set you like? Reach out to us and we might be able to make it happen! :)

For more info on bedding and sizing check out our size guide.

How should I decorate my room?

However you feel fit! No matter your style or aesthetic, Ever Lasting has a huge selection of bedding, we're sure you'll find something you love. ♡ Don't forget to share your progress and room makeovers with us by using #EverLastingMakeover and tagging us @EverLastingFabric.

Anything we missed?

Find more answers and tips on our back to school page or contact us for more help :)

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