Shop the best bedding essentials to transform your dorm bed from Brooklinen, Pottery Barn and more.
Between early morning classes and late night adventures with your new friends, sleep is a precious commodity for college students. Every minute of quality shut-eye counts, which is why making your dorm bed as cozy as possible is a worthy investment.
While dorm beds are notoriously uncomfortable, you can still have an incredible night's sleep by pairing some new bedding essentials with a cushy mattress topper. From thinner down alternatives or gel toppers to thickly cushioned memory foam, there are so many ways to transform your sad dorm bed into a luxe sleeping oasis. Add some ultra-soft Twin XL sheets, plush pillows and a snuggle-worthy duvet in the mix, and you'll have the coziest bed on campus.
So whether you’re hyped to head back to school or dreading dealing with that ancient dorm room mattress, shop our picks for the best dorm room bedding essentials to expertly craft your sleeping sanctuary.
Best Twin XL Sheet Sets for College Dorms
Lane Linen 100% Organic Cotton Twin XL Sheets Set
This organic twin XL cotton sheet set offered in more than 20 colors is designed to feel gentle against your skin. Crisp to the touch, the lightweight collection also helps keep you cool.
Brooklinen Classic Percale Core Sheet Set
Cool and crisp, Brooklinen's sheets feature a breathable 270-thread-count weave for that timeless, hotel-style feel in your own dorm room. They're made with 100% long-staple cotton, so you’ll feel like you’re snuggling up in luxury every single night.
LoveShackFancy Prairie Wildflower Organic Sheet Set
A delicate floral pattern pops on this soft woven 100% cotton sheet set. This bundle includes a fitted sheet, flat sheet and matching pillowcase.
Cozy Earth Bamboo Sheet Set
These bestselling sheets are a favorite of Oprah Winfrey. Cozy Earth's bamboo sheets get softer with each wash.
PB Teen Boxter Plaid Organic Sheet Set
The traditional plaid print will always be in style. These 200-thread count sheets are made from 100% cotton.
Best Mattress Toppers for College Dorms
Lucid 2-inch 5 Zone Lavender Memory Foam Mattress Topper
This mattress topper is infused with lavender to help you get a relaxing night’s sleep. It’s also designed with five textured zones to help relieve the body’s pressure points and improve the breathability of the topper.
Texartist Cotton Pillow Top Cooling Mattress Topper
If you’re moving into a dorm that restricts foam toppers due to fire hazard, this Cotton Pillow topper is a great and plush alternative. This topper is also machine washable.
Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Cloud 2-Inch Mattress Topper
Upgrade your comfort instantly with this memory foam topper featuring Tempur material that adapts to your shape, reduces motion transfer, and relieves pressure points. The breathable, easy-fit cover is hypoallergenic and machine washable, while the topper comes with a 10-year limited warranty for worry-free sleep.
Linenspa 3 Inch Memory Foam Mattress Topper
Experience personalized comfort with this gel-infused memory foam mattress topper that conform to your curves for a cozy sleep. Whether you pair it with a mattress topper cover or order it alone, this CertiPUR certified topper revitalizes your mattress, extends its lifespan, and guarantees high-quality rest.
Subrtex 2-inch Gel-Infused Memory Foam Mattress Topper
The Subrtex mattress topper is gel infused to provide a cooler nighttime experience for those who run hot. It also has a removable and washable cover to help you keep your sleeping space as clean as possible.
Best Pillows for College Dorms
Beckham Hotel Collection Bed Pillows
With over 160,000 five-star reviews on Amazon, these plush bounce-back pillows are designed to keep you cool at night.
Bedsure Pillows Standard Size Set of 2
Score this set of pillows for 28% off right now. Perfect for all sleepers, shop them in either soft, medium or firm.
Brooklinen Down Pillow
Much like their duvets, Brooklinen’s down pillows come in three different constructions so you can select the firmness level that feels best for you.
Bedsure Satin Pillowcase Standard Set of 2
Give your hair and makeup deserved beauty sleep by switching to a satin pillowcase.
Brooklinen Classic Pillowcases
The Classic Pillowcase from Brooklinen is crafted out of the same material as their percale sheets, which are breathable and soft with a 270 thread count and an envelope closure to keep your pillow secured inside.
Best Blankets, Comforters and Duvet Covers for College Dorms
Bedsure Twin Comforter Set
Made from microfiber, this striped bedding set is soft and breathable. Available in multiple colors, the set comes with a comforter, pillowcase, pillow sham, fitted sheet and flat sheet.
The Buffy Breeze Comforter
The Breeze comforter from Buffy is filled with 100% eucalyptus fiber packed in a eucalyptus fiber shell that is naturally resistant to dust and mold. Perfect for those living in hot and humid climates who still want to cozy up under a comfortable duvet, the eucalyptus filling is naturally breathable and doesn’t trap heat the way polyester and down comforters do.
Repreconf Cozy Checkerboard Throw Blanket
A chic checkerboard print throw blanket will look great lying across the foot of your bed while also keeping you warm during late night study sessions.
Bedsure Pink Clay Duvet Cover
This extra-soft duvet cover comes in 24 beautiful color options. You'll also get two matching pillow shams with your purchase.
Bearaby Napper Organic Hand-Knit Weighted Blanket
Engulfing yourself in this weighted blanket feels like a massive hug.
Your Name In Stripes Custom Blanket
Going for a more minimalistic look in your dorm? The personalized olive, white and block-style letters give a modern look for those that prefer simplicity.
PB Teen Midfield Duvet Cover
Just because you have a small twin bed doesn't mean you can't make it look nice. PB Teen's Midfield Duvet Cover will have you smiling and comfy in your dorm room.
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