We Found Major Savings on Dorm Essentials, Thanks to These 40 Amazon Labor Day Deals
Your new roomie will be so impressed.
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While TikTok might have you thinking that your college dorm will look like a Pinterest board come to life, let's be real: The reality is often a lot less glamorous. But if you know where to look, Amazon has some super cute dorm essentials (dopamine decor, anyone?) that can make your home away from home look and feel so cozy. Luckily, Amazon has discounted tons of best-selling dorm finds as part of its Labor Day deals, which means it's the perfect time to scoop up those finishing touches without stressing your wallet.
Between standard-issue furniture, flimsy mattresses, and building restrictions (save the scented candles for your parents' place!), it can take a lot to make your room look and feel like home. As someone who dedicated wayyy too much time to decking out her own college dorm, I'm here to break down all the clever swaps and multi-purpose hacks I wish I knew about back then. From viral LED lights and a rolling storage cart to plush throw blankets and even a powerful mini vacuum, so many college dorm room essentials are currently up to 52% off, just in time to head to campus.

Samantha is a lifestyle commerce editor at Hearst magazines, where she covers fashion, fitness gear, tech, and viral products. She has over six years of editorial experience, including writing, editing, and hands-on product testing for commerce stories—whether it be an in-depth running shoe review or a curation of the latest Prime Day deals. As an avid runner and former Division I athlete, Samantha has particular expertise in fitness gear, apparel, shoes, and tech. (In fact, when she’s not at her desk, she’s probably out for a run.)
You can find Samantha’s work in Cosmopolitan, Good Housekeeping, House Beautiful, Country Living, Real Simple, Better Homes & Gardens, PEOPLE, and more.
Madison McGee is a commerce editor at Hearst Magazines. For the past year, she has contributed shopping content, gift guides, product testing, and deals coverage across Hearst’s portfolio, which includes Good Housekeeping, Women’s Health, Men's Health, House Beautiful, Elle, Town and Country, Esquire, Country Living, Oprah Daily, and more. Prior to joining Hearst, she was a staff writer at BuzzFeed and worked in book publishing. Madison is a graduate of the University of Mississippi’s journalism program, and holds a Masters in Publishing from New York University. When she’s not scouting out the best deals, she can be found reading, cheering on the Baltimore Ravens, or exploring New York City’s indie bookstores.

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