Score Back-to-College Essentials for Less During The Home Depot’s Summer Savings Event
Stock their space with quality furniture, decor, and everyday must-haves at great prices.
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Often little more than glorified boxes with windows, college dorm rooms tend to leave barely enough room for two twin beds, let alone the people in them. But even a tiny corner of campus can become a comfy home with a few thoughtful touches—some wall art, an extra shelf or two, and smart storage solutions to eke out every last inch. And if your student is moving on up to an apartment, a bigger furnish may be in order.
A frenzied, fruitless search that takes you all over town is not how you want to tackle your shopping list. Instead, click your way on over to The Home Depot. The retailer’s Summer Savings event is on from July 16 to August 12 and offers up to 35% on everything from select furniture and bedding to kitchenware and decor. The Home Depot ships everything right to your (or their) door, so minimal schlepping is required. Here are the pieces we suggest adding to cart for a well-stocked start to the semester.
Whether they’re living in a dorm room or an actual apartment, a microwave basically ranks with a bed in terms of importance (hello, ramen on repeat). But that also means they’ll need a place to put it. Enter the perfect compact solution: A tiered rolling cart with a wood top that moonlights as a microwave stand, portable table, and food prep station. The two roomy shelves lend space for storing shelf-stable food, culinary supplies, or extra clothing and school supplies if needed (any extra surface is fair game).
As if your kid would leave for class without a fit check first. This metal-framed floor mirror gives them a top-to-toe glimpse. It comes in several sizes, whether they have ample wall expanse to play with or merely the dimensions of a single door for available hanging space.
Every current, past, and future collegiate knows that creative solutions for stashing stuff on high or down low come in very handy. Part shelving, part curio cabinet, this one wins for style and substance. The modern style infuses a student space with personality and sophistication. It can be hung vertically or horizontally, and the slim-lined silhouette means it won’t add bulk.
A pouf proves how flexible one piece can be; it can be used as extra (or primary) seating, a footrest, an ottoman, or a side table. Its purpose may vary, but its chicness remains the same.
This boho, indoor-outdoor rug injects an artsy handwoven look, and is made from durable polypropylene, so it won’t give way to foot traffic. It’s also super easy to wipe clean, should it become a table for midnight pizza.
A good night’s sleep is hard to come by in college, but having a solid mattress is half the battle (roommate activities and late-night party-going are the other). This cooling gel memory foam iteration also has a pillow top.
All-white bedding is a classic choice that will combine with whatever they are into each semester. This all-season comforter is filled with a 100% hypoallergenic down alternative that will keep them cozy through every season.
File this under genius solutions: A bookcase meets desk meets storage cabinet. Long on height and shorter on width, the hardworking hub makes the most of vertical space.
This complete bathtime bundle comes with two bath towels, two hand towels, and two washcloths, which is all they need for every wash, rinse, repeat—and a backup when laundry day gets pushed (again). The 100% cotton construction dries quickly. Plus, it comes in multiple colorways.
On-campus eateries and delivery do most of the heavy lifting—and cooking. But having one good pan on hand can serve up a hot dish when the cafe is closed. This extra-large aluminum one looks professional in any kitchen(ette), is nonstick, and provides even heat, so it cooks faster when post-class hanger strikes.
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