Furnish Your Dorm Room For Under $100

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The days are ticking down until the start of the fall school semester. If you're headed to college, here's a list of dorm essentials that will cost you less than $100 total.

Tuition, room and board, textbooks--there's no doubt that going to college means taking a hit to the wallet. But equipping yourself for the dormitory doesn't have to bleed you dry if you shop smart and keep an eye out for great back to school deals.

We've rounded up nine essential items for dorm life that won't break the bank.

Bed in a Bag

Nothing brightens up a drab dorm room like a brightly colored comforter. This bed in a bag set not only contains the standard twin comforter, bed skirt and sham, but a set of sheets with pillow case as well.

Only $29 at Walmart--plus it ships free!

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Italian Shag Rug

An accent rug can also help add a bit of pizzazz to spartan dorm dwellings This Italian Shag Accent rug is adds a pop of color and texture to your surroundings.

The 24" x 40" version is currently closeout-priced at $17.99 at jcpenney.com. Plus you can use this exclusive deal for 10% off your order and get it for a little over $16.

 

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Bed Rest Pillow

Studying is hard work, but burning the midnight oil just got a little easier courtesy of this bed rest pillow. Perhaps it's better used for watching streaming movies on your laptop--but you should tell Dad that you need it for studying.

Available at Walmart.com for only $11.88

 

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Reading Lamp

While you're up burning the midnight oil, you don't want to disturb your roommate. This portable LED reading light can shed a little light on the subject while allowing other occupants of the room to sleep.

The best part is the price: You can snag it for as little as $3.49 from Tech for Less.

 

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Shower Tote

One aspect of dorm life that takes some getting used to is having to hike down the hall to use the community showers. This handy shower tote makes it easy to cart your shampoo, toothbrush and toothpaste, razor, soap, etc. to and fro.

Only $4.99 at Bed Bath and Beyond.

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Laundry Bag

Another reality of living at college is having to do your own laundry. Yup, eventually you're going to have to gather up that pile of dirty socks and underwear and shuffle on over to the campus laundry. This laundry bag is roomy enough to hold at least two loads of laundry and the handles make it easy to carry across campus. Or you could bring it home with you on the weekend and let Mom do it (Don't tell her we said that!).

Only $5.99 at Kmart, plus if you spend at least $50 on back to school supplies--or whatever else you might need--you can use this exclusive deal for 10% off your order.

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Mesh Desk Organizer Set

Keep your papers and notes organized with this mesh desk organizer set. This 7-piece set includes letter holders, magazine file, business card holder and drawer organizer to keep everything in its proper place.

Only $7.99 at Meritline.

 

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Underbed Storage

Space is at a premium in the dorms. Maximize your own space by taking advantage of unused nooks and crannies with this underbed storage bag. Whether it's shoes, books or your CD collection, you can fill up the bag with extraneous items and slip it underneath your bed frame for easy access. After all, why should that space only be utilized by dust bunnies?

Only $7.99 at Target. If you spend $50 you can take $5 off your order with this Target coupon.

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Wall Cubes

Finally, one way to personalize your space is with the addition of these fun and decorative wall cubes. Use them to display photos or provide a home base for your cellphone.

Only $9.99 for a set of three at Target plus if you spend $50 you can take $5 off your order with this Target coupon.