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Back To School: The Best College Bedding Picks

Here's the best bedding, and deals, to get the job done.
Back To School: The Best College Bedding Picks
By · Updated August 25, 2022

If you’ve been a parent partaking in back-to-school shopping for a while, then you probably know all too well how the start to another school year always seems to come back around unfathomably quickly. In the event that you have older mini-me’s starting their first (or any) year of college, that comes with an entirely new set of back-to-school duties. For instance, finding the best college room bedding on the market. 

As far as aesthetics go, there are a number of routes you can take for helping your child create the perfect college dorm room or apartment, and as you probably know, there are no shortage of brands waiting to offer up just what you need. As a matter of fact, you’re bound to catch a good sale, such as Urban Outfitters’ current 25 percent off select bedding promotion. All that’s needed then is a curated list of the what’s what to start with, which is exactly what you’ll find below.

From comforters to pillows to throw blankets, check out some of the best back-to-school bedding ahead. 

01
Ribbed Plush Throw Blanket 

This fuzzy throw blanket will serve as chic decor during the summer, and keep your college student warm through the winter.

Available at Target
10 Shop Now
02
Room Essentials Microfiber Solid Sheet Set

College bedroom essentials just don’t get more essential than standard white sheets.

Available at Target
15 Shop Now
03
Royal Hotel Stripe Sheets

Light-colored sheets are a great way to add color to the space in a non-overpowering way.

Available at Amazon
70 Shop Now
04
Sage & Sill Velvety Retro Shape Pillow

Groovy accents that add color and texture such as this throw pillow are just what any college dorm or apartment needs.

Available at Sage & Sill
55 Orig. $86 Shop Now
05
Society6 Warped Perspective Coloured Checker Board Effect Grid Illustration Pillow Sham

Fun pillow sham prints are an essential ingredient to creating a room you never want to leave (except for class, of course).

Available at Society6
43 Originally $50 Shop Now
06
Zara Plain-Coloured Linen Blanket

If you’re looking to curate a college room with a more minimal and sophisticated vibe, this throw blanket is a must.

Available at Zara
50 Shop Now
07
Urban Outfitters Washed Cotton Tassel Duvet Cover

This simple, but trendy duvet will add subtle color to any room.

Available at Urban Outfitters
99 + 25% off Shop Now
08
Urban Outfitters Dahlia Corduroy Throw Pillows

These, with a contrasting duvet set? One in every color, please.

Available at Urban Outfitters
39 Originally $49 Shop Now
09
Rural Dandelion Cotton Duvet Cover Bedding Set

Complete with a duvet cover and two pillow cases, the coziness and airiness of this bedding set makes it feel like home.

Available at Amazon
38 Shop Now
10
Urban Outfitters Soft-Washed Cotton Pillowcase Set

This pillowcase set comes with chic and unique color options that will look great against the right printed comforter.

Available at Originally $29
15 Shop Now

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