Your Guide to Choosing Dorm Room Bedding

Heading off to college?

Whether you’re a student getting ready to equip yourself to take on the world with your new knowledge and skills, or you’re a parent sending off your child on this monumental adventure, you want to make sure you’re getting to campus completely supplied with everything you need.

From creating a cozy sleep environment to maximizing space, the right bedding can make all the difference. In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about dorm room bedding, including space-saving tips and why zipper bedding is a game-changer for keeping things neat and comfy.

Let’s get your dorm bed ready for the best sleep ever!

Most Common Bed Sizes in Dorm Rooms

In most dorm rooms, you’ll find Twin XL beds. These beds are slightly longer than a standard Twin. While a Twin mattress is 75 inches x 38 inches, a Twin XL is 80 inches x 38 inches, giving college students a bit more leg room.

If you’re heading out for college as a freshman, or if you’re a parent and you’re sending off your child to school for the first time, it’s totally understandable to assume that dorm room beds are Twin sizes! While it’s only a difference of five inches, the extra space is really impactful, especially when you’re considering which dorm room bedding to buy.

A college student sitting at her desk in her dorm room next to her bed that has zipper bedding, a striped blanket, and white throw pillows on it.

The Unique Challenges of Dorm Rooms

It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the challenges presented by dorm rooms. Most dorm rooms are going to have very limited space, with many featuring beds, desks, and closets for two students in a small room. Finding ways to store all of the clothing and shoes, school supplies and textbooks, towels and shower caddies.

Another common challenge in dorm rooms is staying organized. With all that stuff, you’re going to need to find a way to keep it organized and tidy. The key to accomplishing this is to find space saving solutions.

This can be executed in a number of different ways. Something many students do is raise their bed. You can use risers to elevate your bed so that you can implement more storage. You can invest in some over the door organizers, or strategically use totes and bins to keep things in order. Having a process and a place for everything can really work wonders!

Why Zipper Bedding is the Best Choice for Dorm Rooms

One of our favorite solutions for maintaining order in your space is dorm room bedding. Zipper bedding can work wonders for beds in tight spaces, such as bunk beds or corner beds. Depending on the set up in your dorm, you may check off both these boxes, with an elevated bed pushed into the corner of the room.

So what makes it such a great option for dorm bedding? Beddy’s zipper bedding gives you an all in one bedding solution, with your fitted sheet, top sheet, and comforter held together by two heavy duty zippers that start at the foot of the bedding and go up each side of the bed.

This makes for effortless bed making in the morning. All you have to do is get out of bed and zip everything up. The fitted portion of the bedding is made with ultra heavy duty material, giving you a secure fit and bedding that isn’t going anywhere.

This dorm room bedding also serves as a great space saving solution. You don’t have to worry about big, bulky comforters or duvets hanging over the edge of the bed and getting in the way of your under the bed storage. On top of that, it’s super comfy and cozy while still holding up in terms of durability.

Wondering if it’s easy to maintain? With the busy schedule that many college students need to maintain, carrying out a lengthy cleaning process for your bedding shouldn’t have to be on your to-do list.

These zipper dorm sheets are machine washable; just pop it in on a normal cycle, use cold water, and avoid detergent pods. Once it’s done, put it in the dryer and then you’re set! It’s really that easy.

Like the cherry on top, this zipper dorm room bedding is available in tons of different designs and colors, making it super easy to find an option that fits your style and matches the decor you’ve chosen.

A dorm room with a desk and a bed with blue zipper bedding on it, a well as a striped blanket and various throw pillows.

Tips for Choosing Bedding

Getting your dorm room all ready is possibly one of the most exciting parts of heading out to college. So what do you need to know before choosing your dorm room bedding? Here are a few tips to keep in mind:

Measure Your Mattress: First things first, you want to make sure you’re getting the right size bedding. It may seem like five inches doesn’t make too much of a difference and classic Twin bedding should be fine, but it really will make a difference. You want to make sure your dorm sheets and bedding are the right size, so measure before you buy.
Something to note with Beddy’s zipper bedding is that, while we do offer Twin XL sizes that can accommodate a dorm mattress, you will also want to make note of the thickness of the mattress. Many dorm mattresses are thin, and a Twin size set of Beddy’s bedding could do the trick.

Select Quality Materials: You’ll want to make sure you’re buying something that will stand the test of time. Make sure your bedding is made with quality materials that are really going to last.

Consider Your Climate: Are you going to college in a place where it’s usually warm? Or are you attending a college in a colder climate? Use this info to help you choose your dorm bedding. If you’re going someplace warm, 100% cotton is the way to go. If you’re going to be in a place that is colder, we recommend minky bedding! It’s warm and cozy and it will keep you comfy on those cold nights.

Match Your Style: And of course, you want to make sure your dorm sheets match your style! This dorm room is going to be your home, and it should be a place where you’re happy to spend your time. Your bed is a big focal point in your dorm room, so you want to make sure you’re getting college dorm room bedding that fits your vibe.

A dorm room with a desk and bunk bed with storage underneath. The bed has gray zipper bedding on it.

Beddy’s: The Ultimate Dorm Room Bedding Solution

Every college student deserves to have a cozy haven in their dorm room, and with the right dorm bedding, you can make it happen. Here at Beddy’s, we have tons of zipper bedding options for you to choose from, making it easy for you to check off all the boxes for things you need in your college dorm room bedding.

It’s never been easier to maintain a tidy, well-kept space. Every set of Beddy’s bedding is made with high quality materials, and was made with simplicity in mind. You’re sure to have a great night’s sleep after your long days of class and studying!

Shop our collection of dorm room bedding today and get ready to transform your dorm!

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