Better Homes & Gardens Sunrise Digital Alarm Clock

Anyone who wants to get to class on time will need an alarm clock of their own, and the Sunrise Digital Alarm Clock is the perfect pick for living your best dorm life. If you’re trying to catch some sleep before finals, you can block out the dorm hall noise with sleep sounds like white noise or rain. It has a gentle built-in light that can mimic sunsets and sunrises to help you sleep better. The best thing about this alarm is that you can quietly wake up to the digital sunrise, which might help you avoid waking up your roommate while you scramble to get to your 8 a.m. class.

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Better Homes & Gardens Mirrored Digital Alarm Clock

Another alarm clock alternative is the mirrored digital alarm clock, which functions as a tabletop mirror, a clock, and a tray for trinkets or jewelry all in one. With a woodgrain tray base and a digital clock display in the center of the mirror, you’ll have all your nightstand essentials covered with a single item. 

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Better Homes & Gardens Charleston Hanging Closet Organizer

A dorm essential you can’t miss this year is a hanging closet organizer. Not only will it save you precious floor space, it’s also the easiest way to organize your shoes, sweaters, or small items without taking up too much room in your closet. There’s even a matching drawer organizer so you can easily customize your dresser space.

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Better Homes & Gardens Velvet Clothing Hangers

To finish organizing your closet space, don’t forget a pack of clothing hangers. You can get 100 of BHG’s velvet clothing hangers for just $27—and they even come in five different colors. Velvet is one of our favorite materials for hangers. Not only is it great for storing delicate items, the hangers are also non-slip, which makes it easy to hang any kind of clothing (and save some space in your dresser). 

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Better Homes & Gardens Retro Drum Fan

If you’re starting school during the heat waves this year, you won’t regret purchasing BHG’s retro drum fan before the school year begins. It has two different finish options—a wood pattern or cool mint color—and will fit perfectly on a nightstand or desk. 

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Better Homes & Gardens Sunbeam Fragrance Plug

Has your campus banned candles again this year? We’ve got you covered. Our Aroma Accents fragrance plug is the perfect alternative to breathe a little fresh air into your space. Just add one of the fragrance plug’s scents into the diffuser, plug it in, and enjoy the long-lasting scent.

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Better Homes & Gardens Modern Dome Table Lamp

Our bonus item for decorating your dorm this year is the dome table lamp, which retails for $44 (just over that $30 line) and comes in a sleek matte black or luxe brass finish. It’s the perfect accent light for your dorm and even features an easy-touch base for turning the lamp on and off.