Making the right choice for what types of college dorm comforter you choose will depend on several things, being mostly your personal style preferences and what types of fabric you like the best.

Color
The first important thing to consider is the color scheme of your room. If you haven’t already chosen a color scheme, it’s going to be the main guiding point in making sure things coordinate and will really help make your room feel much more relaxing and seem less cluttered or mismatched as many dorm rooms often do.

When choosing colors you’ll want to make sure both you and your room mate agree – if your room mate loves pink but it instills feelings of nausea in you, you’ll want to make sure you both pick colors you can compromise and agree on together. Maybe pink is out as a main color, but she can add a few pink touches and you’ve chosen a a baby blue and brown scheme instead, which can look great with a few pink accent pillows.

You’ll also want to factor in things such as the curtains you’ll be hanging on your windows and also what types of college dorm rugs you’ll be using. The comforter you choose will be the most important in making sure it all ties together well.

Pattern Vs. Solid
Choosing a pattern versus a solid print will also make a huge difference. If your room will likely be filled with a lot of clutter or items, then a solid print might help make it seem neater. If you’ll be going with the minimalist approach, then perhaps a decorative blanket with an intricate design may help give the room some interest and show off your personality.

Choose a Theme
Some designs are much more grown up and sophisticated, while others are more wild and crazy ranging from brightly colored polka dots to animal prints. Your room should be a reflection of who you are and the things you enjoy and the surroundings that make you the most comfortable. Some say that college is the last chance you’ll have for those crazy blankets, while others say it’s time to be “more grown up” – really it’s all a matter of your own personal choice what you decide.

Now that you have some pointers on making a decision on what type of college dorm bedding to choose, here are some of our favorite college dorm comforter designs:

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What do you like for college dorm comforters? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

Here are some pointers and tips for picking out college dorm sheets:

Get the Right Size: You’ll want to make sure you purchase the right sized sheets, especially since many college dorms have extra long twin beds, meaning that most standard sized twin beds won’t fit properly or be long enough. Check with your dorm office to make sure what size you’ll need – the extra longs won’t fit on a standard sized mattress either!

Choose Colors Wisely: From wild and crazy prints to the more basic and simple solid color sheets, there are a lot of options. Keep in mind when shopping for college dorm bedding that you’ll want to stick to just a couple of basic colors in your room. You’ll also probably want to stay away from lighter colors such as yellow, white, or light tan, since it’s very probable things will get spilled on your bed from time to time.

Pick Comfortable Fabrics: Everyone has different tastes and choices on fabric and softness. Typically the higher the thread count, the softer and more durable the sheet sets will be. They also make sheets that are called “jersey knit” which are our absolute favorite, because it is like sleeping in a t-shirt.

Get Enough: Typically one sheet set alone is not enough, since you’ll need to wash your sheets regularly and you’ll want to have a back up in case something gets spilled on your bed and you don’t have time to do laundry. It’s up to you whether you buy two identical sets or if you decide to get two different ones to be able to change the look and variety in your room easily.

Get a Mattress Pad: College dorm room mattresses are not exactly the most comfortable thing to sleep on. There are many different types of Twin XL Mattress Pads to choose from, ranging from quilted tops to thicker memory foam pads.

Now that you have some ideas for what you should look for and what you will need in college dorm sheets, below are some of our favorite picks.

Jersey Knit Sheets:

These knit sheets as we mentioned above are our personal favorite for softness and comfort. You can get them in a variety of colors, from green, blue to others. They are very stretchable and can fit a mattress up to 14 inches thick, which means they’ll also fit a lot of college dorm extra long mattresses also without any complications. See More

Hula Girl Sheets

Sheets don’t need to be serious or solid colors, which is proven with these whimsical hula girl sheets. The set includes a fitted sheet, flat sheet, and pillow case. Learn More

Dreamy Linens Sheet Set

For a more feminine touch, these sheets feature a very pretty pink and black design that gives a touch of sophistication and innocence.

Do you have any tips or favorite college dorm sheets? Share your thoughts in the comments below.