When it comes to moving into college, one of the things students look forward to the most is building and decorating their own dorm room -- because after all who doesn’t love shopping. There are many things to consider when buying pieces for your new room, but the penultimate pieces will be your bedding!

Comforters, throw blankets, sheets, and accent pillows will all be things you need to purchase for your room, but you might not be sure where to start. The good news is we’ve got your back! We’ve featured cohesive designs for every style -- neutral lovers, bold color and print loving folk, those who want nothing more than ultimate comfort and more! You can choose pieces that include the best of both worlds -- your amazing style, taste, and personality while resting in comfort all night long.

Don’t choose between style and sticking with your budget -- we’ve built Insta-inspired dorm room ideas around:

• Edgy dorm room bedding
• Bold dorm room bedding
• Comfortable dorm room bedding 
• Pillows and throws 

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Edgy in Your Own Style

Pretty White and Gold Dorm Decor Inspired by @umdreslife

We love everything about this dorm room aesthetic -- from the cozy looking comforter to the sheets and the mustard throw blanket! Not to mention the unique wall decor -- tapestries, lights, photos, and ivy hanging from the ceiling. We’ve taken this look and spiced it up to add a fun twist on the classic white color combination. We’ve taken your basic white comforter and given your marble! Marble is all the rage right now and this comforter does not disappoint. Pair it with light gray sheets to accent the marble coloring, this soft natural beige plush throw will be a great addition to this neutral theme -- not to mention it’ll be your new napping buddy!

Get the look with this cute Twin XL comforter, light gray premium supersoft washed microfiber sheets, and natural plush blanket. Click to shop!

Chelsea Victoria Marble Bed in a Bag: $179.95, This set takes care of all your bedding needs and comes in a bag! It includes a matching duvet cover, pillow sham, and one throw pillow. Get crafty and use the tote bag for other necessities and adventures!

Premium Supersoft Washed Microfiber 3-Piece Twin XL Sheet Set: $19.95, This sheet set includes everything you need -- one fitted sheet, one flat sheet, and one pillowcase at an affordable price.

Martex Plush Blanket: $36.95, This plush throw blanket exudes ultimate comfort and coziness, so you can wrap yourself in a cloud for the next four years. If the one we featured isn’t for you -- choose from their five colors. 

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Go Bold or Go Home

Bold Floral Black and White Designs Inspired by @6thirtydecor

We know a girl who loves florals and it’s you! We’re falling for the mix of these two comforters -- the baby pink with floral accents and bold but beautiful black that makes the pink flowers POP! These comforters will make great starter pieces for you to pair your other bedding and decor items around. If you love these bold comforters then we know you’ll love this seven piece Betsey Johnson dorm bedding bundle that absolutely delivers on the fun, bold, and beautiful style! Your friends will be asking you all about your statement bedding. We’ve paired this bedding set with a cute white headboard pillow to add to the coziness, along with this basic white plush throw blanket -- because you can never have too many blankets!

Get the look with this bold and stylish seven piece Betsey Johnson bedding bundle, white headboard pillow, and plush throw. Click to shop!

Betsey Johnson 7-Piece Dorm Bedding Bundle: $179.95, This set includes a twin xl comforter and sham, 3 piece sheet set, one accent pillow, and one plush throw blanket. This will take care of all your needs in one single purchase!

Headboard Pillow in White: $40.00, This accent pillow will add the perfect touch to your dorm bed to make it feel like a real bed from home. This overstuffed headboard pillow adds to your comfort, not to mention it’ll be a stylish addition to your bedding. 

Vellux Sheared Mink Blanket: $59.99, This blanket made from polyester with a sheared mink texture is delicately soft and provides two layers of insulation, perfect for those chilly winter months. 

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Eye-Catching Stripe Patterns

Marvel at Your Uniqueness with This Room Inspired by @merebanks

Our appreciation for this dorm bedding masterpiece lies with the beautiful eye-catching pillows (get it eye-catching, punny) and stripe pattern throw blanket. We love this so much that the comforter we’ve paired with it falls second to the rest of the bedding. Since everything else makes a bold statement, we’ve gone mellow with our basic gray comforter choice. Pair it with multiple graphic accent pillows that make your unique personality shine through and this throw blanket that is striking, yet delicate at the same time!

Get the look with this quirky good morning accent pillow, black and silver fur throw blanket, and superior college twin xl comforter. Click to shop!

Good Morning Good Night Pillow: $14.95, This fun and quirky pillow is reversible to show a good morning and good night side, customize depending on the time or the side you like better. 

Mina Victory Fur Black and Silver Throw Blanket: $79.95, This luxurious faux fur blanket screams elegance and is sure to add a touch of warmth and beauty to your dorm room. 

Superior College Twin XL Comforter in Silas Gray: $69.95, This comforter is a cozy cotton material filled with polyester to keep you warm all four years of your college career. This comforter is also reversible so you get two different styles in one!

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Let’s Do Some Pillow Talk

Accomplish Your Accent Pillow Dreams Inspired by @herzenstimme

This dorm room oozes comfort, we just want to climb into the photo and take a nap! There are so many beautiful accent pillows, it was hard to feature only a few! When you think of college you might not yet call it “home,” but overtime as you become accustomed to living on campus, you’ll want your dorm room to be just like home! It’ll be your escape after a long day and a hideaway during a Friday night when you’d rather stay in than go out. Because of this your room needs to be comfortable for you mentally and physically! That’s why we’re putting so much emphasis on pillows and throws, because what better way to be comfortable than to be wrapped in a throw reclining on a cozy pillow. We’ve featured these two unique and cozy pillows along with this chunky handmade throw you won’t want to pass up!

Get the look with this knot throw pillow, handmade chunky knit throw blanket, and faux mongolian fur throw pillow. Click to shop!

Knot Throw Pillow: $19.95, This fun pillow will be a great addition to your dorm bed or if you want to play a game of basketball or toss it around with your friends.

Handmade Knit Throw in Gray: $79.95, We are in love with this chunky knit blanket that exudes high fashion to match your stylish taste. This would be a great blanket for on your bed or your favorite study chair.

Keller Faux Mongolian Reverse to Micromink Pillow: $24.99, This faux fur pillow is elegant, chic, and glamorous all in one! This pillow is stylish but comfortable and will surely be one of your favorites.

The best thing about most of the items we’ve featured is they’re currently on sale! Pro tip: in order to save the most money on your dorm bedding, purchase your necessities closer to the start of the year. Around this time many items will go on sale so you can save lots of dollars! 

Another great way to save money is to buy dorm bedding packages, just like the Betsey Johnson bedding bundle we’ve featured -- bedding bundles often include your comforter, sheets, throw blanket, and sometimes an accent pillow. This will ensure your bedding is cohesive and looks great, so you won’t have to fuss with comparing colors to make sure they go together or are the same shade. 

Also, many dorm bedding packages are available so you can find the most basic starter packs to detailed ones that include almost everything you need! One stop shopping made easy with a single click. These types of bedding packages come with not only bedding, but also bath necessities, storage organization for items and clothes, tool and first aid kits, and so much more! A purchase of one of these bedding packages will surely save you money and look great once it’s all set up in your room. 

Browsing instagram is a great way to start. Once you find a style that you love, go online and shop around for dupes so you can recreate that same dorm room with your own flare. When it comes to starting life as a college student, you’ll want to make sure your personality shines through! Since you’ll be getting very familiar with your dorm room bedding and decor over the next four years, make sure you purchase the items you love. It’s all about what makes you feel comfortable in your room, so make sure you’re getting the items you want -- and with bedding packages and other bundles you’ll be saving extra money in your pocket while ensuring you get items you love. 

First stop shopping, next stop putting it together in your dorm room! Hopefully this guide has given your ideas on how to take an instagram worthy dorm room and recreate it according to your awesome taste and style.

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