Back to School: Dorm Bedding Essentials for Comfort and Style

Back to School: Dorm Bedding Essentials for Comfort and Style
As the back-to-school season kicks into gear, it's time to start designing your dorm space. While notebooks and backpacks are obvious essentials, there’s one thing that truly sets the tone for your space and that's your bedding.

Whether it's your first or last time heading off to college, Grand and Humble is here to provide all the dorm bedding must-haves that combine comfort, style and a sense of home.

Choosing the Right Comforter
Dorm rooms can be unpredictable in temperature, so choose a comforter that offers lightweight warmth and year-round comfort. Our down-alternative stock comforter is a great pick because it's hypoallergenic, breathable and super easy to care for especially when you don’t have access to your home laundry routine. 

Invest in Your Pillows
As much as you may love your favorite flat, lumpy pillow from home, it's important to invest in a high-quality pillow insert that supports your preferred sleep position. 

Grand and Humble's sleep pillows are made to last so you can bring it with you as you move throughout college. By investing in a durable insert, you never have to worry about repurchasing pillows every year. While a quality sleep pillow is essential for restful nights in a dorm, adding a few stylish throw pillows can instantly elevate your space and make it feel more like home.

Our down-alternative throw pillow inserts are customizable to any shape or size. Inserts are a simple, versatile way to refresh your space year-round. You can swap out the covers for your school colors, holidays or just a seasonal change. 

Stylish Duvet Covers & Mattress Toppers
A duvet cover is a great way to express your personal style and it makes laundry day much more manageable. Look for machine-washable fabrics that hold up to frequent use and match your dorm’s aesthetic.

Dorm mattresses are known for being pretty terrible and uncomfortable.  A good mattress topper can instantly make your dorm bed feel like home, making your night’s more restful. Shop our Cotton Plush Mattress Pads, made with a hypoallergenic, down-alternative fill! 

Extra Sheets & Quick-Dry Options
It is so important to have a second set of sheets ready to use. You will definitely thank yourself later when your sheets are dirty and you’re busy studying and don’t have time to do laundry. Choose a fabric that is quick to dry and wrinkle-resistant so you can wash and reset your bed in a single afternoon.

Throw Blankets = Instant Comfort 
A soft throw is not just for warmth, it adds a level of comfort to your bed. It doubles as a decorative accent, effortlessly tying together your bedroom’s color scheme while offering that extra coziness when you need it most. Choose one that’s plush and machine-washable for easy upkeep.

Personal Touches That Make a Difference
Adding these extra elements to your space will make your dorm room feel like your own:

• Decorative pillows for a finished look
• Bedside table to keep your essentials within reach
• Soft lighting like LED lights or a lamp

Transforming Your Dorm
College life can be hectic at times so your dorm should be a place to relax, recharge and feel at home. By choosing the right bedding essentials, you’ll turn your space into a comforting retreat, no matter the size of the room.

Need to upgrade your bedding? Check out our sleep products and more to instantly make college feel like the comfort of home.