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Your dorm room may have come with a bed, desk, and approximately *zero* personality — but that’s where I come in with some colorful rope lights and a paw-shaped seat cushion.

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Promising review: "I get so many compliments on this light, it is so happy and friendly! Really glad the light is adjustable in brightness, the brightest setting is usually too much." —Sarah Fisher 

Get it from Amazon for $28.99 (also available in five other styles).  

Promising review: "So pretty! This little planter came with a plastic insert to help with drainage, and all the little mirrors were firmly attached. It's beautiful! Also came with a choice of a metal chain or macrame yarn hanger." —Danielle

Get it from Amazon for $24.67+ (available in three sizes and three colors).

Promising review: "I'm an incoming freshman this fall, and I bought this to add some personality to my dorm. It has beyond exceeded my expectations! I placed it directly on top of my dorm bed, as shown in the display photos, and am so pleased with how it looks. It fits perfectly with the gray/white color scheme I was going for, and I have received numerous compliments from both my friends and RAs when they've visited. I cannot stress enough how much of an 'aesthetic feel' it adds to my dorm." —jhsgf

Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in two styles). 

Promising review: "I love this pillow!!! Great quality, and I get so many compliments on it. It adds a pop of color to my space, which is mostly white, blue, and green. I have the 'Not my circus, not my monkeys' one in pink." —Gabi

Get it from Anthropologie for $98 (available in 17 variations).

Psst —they also have a built-in timer and will shut off after six hours!

Promising reviews: "I mixed these in with green ivy for my dorm, and it’s beautiful! The golden light is great for relaxation." —CK

"Great for dorm rooms! They can dim to a nice night-light or go bright enough to light up a small room. They don’t get hot and are easy to hang with Command hooks! The remote has eight patterns, an on and off button, as well as brightness buttons." —morgan

Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in five colors/styles and packs of two).

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 her friends. I love the lights and picture clips, and so does she!" —Laura L. Acx

Get the 17-foot LED lights with 50 clear clips from Amazon for $10.44.

Promising review: "These are so cute and very easy to set up. I have my hairclips and scrunchies in them. I love that they are stackable, so they don't take up too much space. They're about the same size as my hand, so they're relatively small. They're good for storing little things like mini hand lotions and hand sanitizer. If you're thinking about getting them, I highly recommend them!" —Dog_Mom

Get a pack of six from Amazon for $8.49 (also available in two other sizes). 

Promising review: "If you’re willing to splurge on a blanket, this is the one. My favorite blanket that I’ve ever owned. My dog and cat love it too!" —UO Reviewer

Get it from Urban Outfitters for $149 (available in three colors). 

Promising reviews: "I was looking for some cute little office supplies to make my office a little less boring, and this was the cutest thing I've ever seen, so of course I had to get it! It definitely serves its purpose!" —J

Promising review: "I freaking LOVE this paw cushion! This paw cushion absolutely saves my butt. It's not super thick or as filled as you might hope. But I read reviews and was prepared for that. A little extra padding would be great, but even without it, this cushion is soft and comfy! It's still worth every dime. It's perfect if you have one of those hanging indoor/outdoor rope chairs, too! This cushion is soft and cute, and comfortable. Buy yourself this thing. You deserve it." —mandarabbit

Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in two sizes and six colors).

Feel free to also drape it over a chair or a couch for an added cozy touch!

Promising review: "My parents went to Europe and sat outside on furs like these, and now they do the same at home. They live in the mountains in Utah. They put these on their metal patio chairs and then cover themselves with a blanket outside in the winter. The faux furs keep your backside insulated, and then, topped with the blanket, they are able to have a cocktail hour(s) on the deck all year long! It’s honestly pretty sweet, and the dog gets her own to lie on when she’s outside, too." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $14.56+ (available in five sizes, three shapes, and 16 colors). 

Promising review: "Bought as a gift, but I will get one for myself. I was totally surprised at the quality of the speaker part of this. Got it for my grandson for Christmas. He set it up while here after opening, and we listened to Christmas music all day." —Dawna324

But if you don't care for the clear one, they have other colors, too!

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 homegrown flowers in each. Unique and quite a conversation piece!" —MC

Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in five colors).

Promising reviews: "Stunning! This vase is absolutely phenomenal! I received many compliments! It definitely enhances any bouquet of flowers!" —Michelle Sheppard

"I love love love this vase. It’s thick and of quality, it's great! I bought two because I love them so much!" —SuzyB

Get it from Amazon for $24.97+ (available in 13 styles/colors).

Promising review: "These are so cute and easy to assemble. Highly recommend as a fun gift to adults and kids." —Katie A. 

Check out a TikTok of the flower magnets in action. 

Promising review: "Just recently purchased a new fridge and wanted to keep it cool and stylish. These little magnets are adorable, they’re colorful, and they brighten my day. I love them, and I would definitely gift them to a friend!" —Lisa Reviews

Get a set of 10 from Amazon for $9.98+ (available in three styles). 

Promising review: "This is the most beautiful rug. I love it so much. It’s lightweight, it doesn’t slide, and it has the perfect colors." —David and Kandis Dennis

Get a 7'x6' from Amazon for $91.94+ (available in six styles and eight other sizes).

Promising review: "The carpet is even better than I expected. My son immediately lay down on it and didn’t want to get up 😊. It adds such a cozy and warm feeling to the room." —Maryna Zinkevych

Get it from Amazon for $25.99+ (available in 13 sizes and 13 styles).

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 $23.77+ (available in 11 styles). 

Promising review: "This is as adorable as advertised, but I am pleasantly surprised to find that it’s actually practical, too. It holds quite a few earrings in a small space, with them all easily visible and accessible. I love it!" —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $9.19+ (available in clear or coral).

Promising review: "Was looking for a cute tray for my perfumes and body mists that would fit on top of a tall Ikea Alex drawer. Super cute wavy design and good quality." —Hannah Argame

Get it from Amazon for $21.99+ (available in two finishes).

Several reviewers note that it comes with a protective film over the mirror itself (that helps prevent scratching), so be sure to peel that off when you get it! 

Promising review: "Such a great quality and aesthetic mirror! I used it for my UGC videos/pictures, but eventually just let it be on my counter. It adds such a cute touch to my space!!" —Matilda Loke

 Auré Spaces is a small biz based in Arizona that creates custom pillows of your favorite people and animals.

Promising reviews: "Fourth time purchasing a pillow from this brand. And every single time they deliver. The quality is great." —Mariya Merritt

"High-quality item that arrived quickly. Bought this for my daughter for her college dorm room so she doesn’t miss her cat too much. She loves it." —amanda squier

Get it from Auré Spaces on Etsy for $21+ (available in nine sizes and six materials).

Btw, you can even turn the PillowSac into a chair!

I went to the LoveSac showroom recently and got to sit on a similar one, and it is truly SO plush and cozy. It's nothing like the beanbag chairs of my youth, which were fun, don't get me wrong — but the plush sac on the inside of this one kinda felt like lounging on a dense marshmallow, as opposed to the grainy lil' beads of the old school ones. It's very buoyant. And you can pick whatever type of cover you like (velvet, chenille, bouclé, etc.) to really up the cozy factor. One thing I'd note, though, is that they can run fairly large. So, I'd definitely map out the dimensions of the one you want in your space before purchasing! 

Promising reviews: "The cover is so soft! I can't get enough of how fluffy it feels. It's perfect." —Valerie

"This cover is so soft and cozy. My family loves it and so do guests. I have two dogs who lie on it. I can wipe their fur off with my hand or vacuum it with the attachment easily." —K S

Get it from LoveSac for $666.25 (originally $1025; also available in four other styles, and you can customize your cover from dozens of fabric options).

Best of all — you just unbox, and it's ready to go!

Promising review: "I had contemplated buying one of the expensive Lovesacs but decided to roll the dice and try a less expensive option. Found this product, read the reviews, purchased it, and hoped for the best. OMG! It’s HUGE (bigger than I imagined in my head) and SO comfortable and supportive. You don’t sink down to the floor like in a traditional beanbag, as this doesn’t have 'beans' inside. The setup was so easy. Going to order another one for my adult son, who just got his first apartment. What a great product and a BIG money saver." —Brittany W.

Get it from Amazon for $199.99+ (available in 19 styles).

Promising review: "Wow wow wow!!! 🤩 This blanket is so soft, and the colors and image are so vibrant! The material is great. Lightweight but also snuggly weighted, I don’t know how to describe it. I almost bought the one from Anthro, but this is exactly like it, for a way less price! I think I’ll be gifting a few of these because they are so nice!" —Amy

Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in 45 styles and six sizes). 

Promising review: "These blankets are everything!!!! I was gifted one — fell in love! So I gifted the green to my daughter. Think Barefoot Dreams on a budget. Would absolutely buy again!! Also, so far, A+ for durability. Washed in a washing machine and no issues with color run, shed, etc." — Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in 17 colors and three sizes).

Promising review: "This thing is so soft and so pretty, and the color is so rich! I thought I'd be throwing it off the bed like, well, a throw pillow (I just got why they're called that), but I ended up essentially snuggling it like a stuffed animal because it's so comfortable. It adds the right amount of '60s/'70s campy hotel kitsch to my room." —Ashley Diamond

Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in two sizes and nine colors).

Dream Big Printables is a small business that specializes in wall art and decor. 

Promising review: "Absolutely love these prints. They are more beautiful in person and of great quality. They are sturdy and not just a piece of thin paper. I will definitely buy from this seller again." —Sherry Wagner 

Get it from Amazon for $19.95+ (available in two sizes and 12 print options). 

Psst — you can snag six 8 x 10 frames to fit them on Amazon! 

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

Promising review: "I LOVE this night-light. It's in my bathroom and is a lovely addition. It turns off the second the lights go on, which is nice that I don't have to worry about accidentally leaving it on. Super cute and the little itty-bitty lighting element does a good job lighting, just enough so I don't have to turn the main lights on in the middle of the night." —1Thand

It comes with a remote that allows you to set the colors or create a timer. And it's rechargeable via USB — the battery lasts about 12 hours with continuous use.

Promising review: "I love this cute little guy. I struggle with insomnia and staying up way too late in the dark, so this fellow was perfect for accompanying me when I can't sleep. The 30-minute timer has worked well for me and keeps the battery long-lasting." —Guille

Get it from Amazon for $21.99+ (available in five styles and with or without a remote).

Promising review: "I have given up on trying to keep real plants alive, so I decided to give fake plants a try. This is my first one. I am happy with the way it looks. It was easy to put together. I placed the moss in the pot, and that gives it a more realistic look." —Darlene Tangedahl

Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in black or white bases, in two-packs and two size options). 

Just FYI — many reviewers note that the adhesive that comes with it is not very good at holding it up. But if you can't use the screws that come with it (which is what I used), here's some heavy-duty mounting putty you can try!

I have this in my office (pictured above), and I LOVE IT SO MUCH! It has really made my space feel like such a vibe, and I will spend time in there chilling now just because. I also love anything smart — I can control these with an app, and they come with a bunch of lighting presets, like one for fall, Valentine's Day, and Christmas. They were very easy to install, and I used the included screws. I got the 8-foot by accident, and would like to eventually swap in the 16-foot, which is what I initially wanted, so it spans the whole wall. But for right now, I'm very happy!

Promising review: "Loved these lights so much, I bought a second set. I love the soft, flexible silicone that bends easily in tight corners. The only downside is the adhesive strips are practically worthless — just use the screws to begin with." —Darrin Reda

Promising review: "Good gift. Got these for my wife for her basement bar. They're cute on the pub table and great conversation pieces." —MJ

Promising review: "I bought this delicious bread morsel to cheer up a friend. It was perfect, she really 'kneaded' it. She uses it for cuddling and sleeping. This yummy bread-cake doesn’t feel 'crumby' at all; it’s soft. It was the yeast I could do. If your friend loves bread, and she’s going through a tough time, you 'butter' get this for them." —Nora Lee Majors

Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in three sizes).

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