It’s not a Twin, it’s a Twin XL. As if dressing a dorm room weren’t already complicated enough (how, exactly, does one turn a one-by-one-foot plot of space into a kitchenette?), finding a sheet set, mattress topper, and comforter that measure five inches longer than standard simply isn’t easy.
So, we rounded them up for you. Brands you already know and love, like Cozy Earth, Brooklinen, and Quince, make investment-worthy sheets that’ll sleep like a dream all four years, while college-specific brands like Dormify have carved out a niche with ingenious designs like its Keep-It-Cool Comforter, which helps regulate the wildly inconsistent temperatures in older dorm buildings. As for dorm bed mattress toppers, call them an unnecessary necessity – a mattress may come with the room, but I swear I couldn’t have survived college without a cushy memory foam layer on top.
Because it’s not just about the size; it’s about making a cinderblock box feel like home. Ahead, a dorm room checklist of everything you need for your bed, organized by category, to sleep a whole lot sweeter.
Twin XL Sheet Sets for Dorm Rooms
Twin XL Comforters & Comforter Sets for Dorm Rooms
Twin XL Mattress Toppers for Dorm Rooms
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