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Check out a TikTok of the mushroom night-light in action. 

Promising review: "I got one for my roommate and I. We live in a dorm and it is the perfect light source at night for the bathroom. It’s so cute and the lights work as intended. Thought it was so good I got one for my partner. That one also works perfectly." —Autumn

Get it from Urban Outfitters for $39 (available in three colors). 

Promising reviews: "I've been looking for fairy lights for my curtains for a while. These are great and look great! I love the different settings you can use to set the right mood/ambiance. I'm currently using them in my gaming office and really like the aesthetic feel to the room now." —Charlie V.

"I bought these beautiful string lights a little over a month ago for my college bedroom and love them!! If you’re like me and are looking to spruce up your new apartment, or maybe you don’t have much room for intricate lighting, these are PERFECT. These lights are very in. I saw something like these on TikTok, and I just had to have them. As soon as I put these babies up, they fell right into place (really, like a curtain), are the perfect brightness (but can be dimmed), and fill the entire wall." —Katie Ernst

Get them from Amazon for $18.98+ (available in two sizes and three colors).

Promising reviews: "I bought them for my dorm room. They are really nice, and now my room is way more cozy than it was before. I would always buy them again. To hang them up, I bought little sticky hooks. It works perfectly." —Tessa

"The lights are a beautiful touch to the look we were going for while redoing my daughter's bedroom. We have strung them across her ceiling and clipped pictures of her friends along the strings of lights. Her bedroom is truly beautiful and a comfy space for her to relax and chat with those friends. I love the lights and picture clips, and so does she!" —Laura L. Acx

Promising review: "This comes just as pictured and described. It is comfortable and looks luxurious. It's great for floor seating." —AKhan

Get it from Amazon for $35.49+ (available in three sizes, two styles, and 12 colors).

I'm not a techy person, and I have a bad memory, so it stands to reason that the Polaroid is for me! I love bringing it to parties to snap candids of my friends, and when I'm feeling *extra* generous, I even give a few pictures away once in a while. Film can be kind of pricey, so I do ration it, but honestly, it makes me more mindful of what I'm photographing in a way that I like. I've had this for a few years, and the photos I've taken are my prized possessions. Highly recommend.

Promising review: "Loved this purchase. Very lightweight camera that very much resembles the classic Polaroid cameras my parents had when I was a kid. Quick and clear photos. Definitely must allow time for the photos to come through and beat results when left face down on a smooth surface. Great product." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $104.99+ (available in four colors).

The USB receiver is what helps this keyboard-and-mouse duo work wirelessly (no Bluetooth needed). Simply insert it into your computer to connect!

Promising review: "I absolutely love this keyboard! It connects to your Mac/PC laptop with a USB piece and is operated by AA batteries. The keys really do feel like a typewriter, and I get all the nostalgia and fun of typing on a mechanic keyboard. 10/10." —Katherine Dinh

Get it from Amazon for $32.99+ (available in 10 colors).

Promising review: "Not sure why I didn't buy this in the first place!! With this lamp, the smell of the candle is stronger and lingers longer! At the moment, it's on my kitchen counter, and I can smell the candle all the way up in my bedroom!" —stephanie

Get it from Amazon for $22.79+ (available in 10 styles). 

The cold brew maker is BPA-free, has a nonslip handle, and produces four servings of the good stuff.

Promising review: "I never write reviews. But this is so easy and so cool, I had to! A bottle of cold brew at the grocery store is almost $5 (Starbucks). In a few uses, this pays for itself. I just need to buy the coffee, which I do anyway! Highly recommended!!!" —amy

Get it from Amazon for $13.19+ (available in two sizes and three colors).

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Promising review: "Used this on my dorm windows because I live on the first floor of a busy road and didn’t want people looking into my room. Usually, I just keep the blinds closed, but I wanted an alternative in order to let light in. Works like a charm and as an added bonus, lights up my room with rainbows when hit by the sun — so pretty! Absolutely love it." —andie

Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in 14 sizes and four styles). 

Promising review: "Love this lamp so much! So easy to put together and love that they give gels to create your own little mix-and-match of color. The lights are pretty bendy and don’t get too hot even after hours of use (you can still touch and bend them without getting burned). VERY bright light but creates a great wash for ambient reflective lighting." —Max Ferg

Promising review: "Suddenly I'm on a tropical vacation with this scent! Highly recommend!" —Mwebb

Promising reviews: "Saw this in a BuzzFeed list and had to have it. I'm obsessed with how my mini library looks, and this is a perfect excuse to buy myself flowers." —Annie

"I loved this book vase the minute I saw it. It looks like glass, not plastic. I plan to order a larger one to put beside it, and place some of my home-grown flowers in each one. Unique and quite a conversation piece!" —MC

Get it from Amazon for $8.99 (available in five colors).

Promising review: "I purchased this for my son's dorm room. It was a big hit! Pros: very comfortable with good support." —Sapphire

Get it from Wayfair for $59.99+ (originally $74.99; available in eight colors).

Check out a TikTok of the art prints in action. 

Haus and Hues is a US-based small business that specializes in art prints, posters, and frames. 

Promising review: "I like having a number of prints to choose from to decorate my room. When I feel like changing the artwork on my walls I already have other prints to put in frames. The quality of paper for these prints is very good and the colors are vibrant. Great product for a very reasonable price." —Cajun59

Get a set of four from Amazon for $11.38+ (available in three sizes, unframed or in black or beige frames, and in a Van Gogh set). 

Promising review: "I got this for my daughter to use at school in her dorm. She can't stop talking about how good it feels under her feet. GREAT BUY!!! It's soft and it looks good with how she decorated her room. She got the navy blue one, and the color is as pictured." —B. Bullock

Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in 19 sizes and 20 colors).

Promising review: "This feels very nice and luxurious. Totally recommend." —Alana

Get it from Urban Outfitters for $179+ (available in sizes twin/twin XL–king and five colors).

Promising review: "I just received my duvet. I am so in love with how soft and fresh the opposite side feels. It’s so beautiful and comfortable. I definitely recommend it if anyone is looking for a good duvet. It’s a pretty thick material as well. I love how it has the ties in the middle, not just the corners. It makes it easy to attach your comforter so that it stays on the inside." —Elizabeth

Get it from Amazon for $43.67+ (available in 17 colors and twin XL–California king). 

Promising review: "I purchased this for my daughter who is in college. She was able to hang it in her dorm room without any assistance. It is very lightweight. She loves it!" —kesol

Promising review: "Perfect for your college student, especially dorm life. It’s comfortable and keeps the laptop's heat off their laps while they lie in bed doing their assignments. Easy to use, perfect size to have a mouse, and not too heavy!" —Ashley Trayal

Get it from Amazon for $29.74+ (available with or without a wrist rest and nine colors/prints).

Promising review: "I bought this for my son’s dorm room, and I never thought I’d be praising a bedside shelf, but here I am. It’s well-made, easy to mount, and not overpriced for what it is. He now has somewhere to put his water bottle, phone, tablet, a book (wishful thinking), or whatever else he wants. It’s far better than worrying about him knocking things off or rolling on top of it while he’s sleeping. And, of course, it’s way more convenient than climbing up and down his ladder to retrieve items. I also have to note that because his bed is high lofted, the shelf is not in the way, so he’s not constantly having to walk around/avoid it. Great buy!" —KatH

Get it from Amazon for $29.69+ (available in two colors and two sizes).

Get it from Dormify for $119 (available in two colors). 

Promising review: "Cannot recommend enough if you're in a dorm. My roommate is kind of noisy at night, making it difficult for me to fall asleep. I am a light sleeper, and these have improved my sleep quality. I don't wake up at random times during the night because they are making noise. Do try all the sizes on. I had a couple of times where they fell off while sleeping, but once you know your size and insert them well, they don't bother at all." —Mia

Get them from Amazon for $24.95 (available in four colors).

Promising review: "My son switched to digital learning this year, and we wanted to set up an area just for his schooling. Our space is very limited, so we wanted to use it a bit more. After we found the perfect desk, we started looking for pegboards. This was perfect for his pencils, tools, headphones, mouse, and other school tools. Installing it was super easy, and he was able to adjust the shelves to his liking." —The Tiki

Get it from Amazon for $34.99+ (available in two sizes and two colors).

Promising review: "I got this for my dorm, and it’s a great vanity mirror. It’s not too big and has different magnifications, which are helpful. The lights are so bright, and there’s a storage tray on the bottom, which I love. I use it every day and highly recommend it." —Vanessa Babcock

Get it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in six colors).

Promising review: "The most beautiful and functional planner. The pages are so lovely and high-quality, and I really appreciate the timetable and weekly schedule pages to plan my days. I'm a law student, so I have a lot of work to keep up with! It is very slim, not bulky at all, and has everything I need. Would highly recommend.” —Mikey

Get it from Papier for $30.60 (originally $36; available in four colors, two binding styles, and either "academic year" style or "mid-year planner" style).

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