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30.05.2024 - 00:23 / bhg.com / Sophia Beams
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If you’re a college student (or know one), you’re familiar with the struggle of furnishing a dorm room. You show up with everything you think you need for the year, but when you’re finished unpacking, you realize you forgot to grab power strips, an extra blanket, toiletries, scissors… the list goes on.
IKEA is here to solve that problem with its new ready-to-go dorm room boxes. Prepped for any college student to enjoy, the boxes are designed to make getting your dorm essentials easier than ever. There are five different options to choose from if you’re looking for a certain category, covering everything from dorm room essentials to snack boxes for study sessions. They're available for purchase starting May 29, so you won't have to stress about your necessities throughout the summer.
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With the Dorm Essential Starter Box ($100), students will find everything they need to set up their entire dorm room in one go. From a pillow and bedspread set to kitchen tools, cleaning supplies, and even a wireless charger, you'll never again have to worry about what you might've left off the dorm shopping list. It comes with 22 items, all of which are also available individually on IKEA’s website.
The Utility Starter Kit ($60) offers a simple way to stock up on the utilities you'll need throughout the school year. Besides tech basics like a charger and power strip, the box also includes cleaning supplies like a lint roller, toilet brush, and laundry bag. There’s even a floor lamp.
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There are two food-related boxes to choose from (or take both!) starting with the Cooking & Eating Starter Box ($70). This box is designed to make sure any student can make full use of their dorm kitchen, from cleaning tools to all a five-piece
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