If you’re moving to college or going back to college for your sophomore year, there’s a good chance you’ll be living in a dorm. Sure, a lackluster dorm room is fine, but why not make your dorm room, or your home away from home, actually feel like home? A good way to start is with one of these comfortable, warm, and cozy dorm bedding sets. You can curl up, relax, and spend long nights studying from the comfort of your bed if you choose the right one. Here are some of the best dorm bedding sets from Amazon for college students that are affordable and will look cute in any college dorm room!
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This post is the ultimate list of dorm bedding sets to elevate any college dorm room!
Choosing the right dorm bedding can really elevate your small dorm living space and change the game when it comes to comfort, coziness, and overall aesthetic. When shopping for college dorm bedding sets, you should consider a few things…
What to consider when shopping for college dorm bedding sets…
Style and Aesthetic
One of the first things to consider is your style and aesthetic. What feel do you want your college dorm room to have? Are you going for sleek and modern? If so, I’d go for a plain, white bedding set that’s minimalistic and simple. Or maybe you’re going for cute and girly? In that case, you might lean towards a cute pastel shade or chic floral design. Consider your style and what dorm room essentials you’re bringing to purchase a dorm bedding set that will easily tie in with the rest of your college dorm room decor.
Lighting and Color
When picking a color for your dorm bedding set, consider the lighting and furniture that comes with the room. While some dorm rooms have great lighting and big windows, others like mine, did not. I was on the basement floor with a big tree right outside my window. My dorm also came with your basic ugly wood furniture which with the bad lighting, made my dorm room dark and dull looking pretty much 24/7. If you’re in the same boat, you’ll definitely want to lean towards getting a bedding set that’s white or another light color to help brighten up the space!
Comfort and Warmth
Next on the list of things to consider when shopping for dorm bedding sets is comfort. You’re bedding set will arguably get the most use of anything else in your dorm room, besides probably your trash can…so get something that’s comfortable. You’ll be spending your time sleeping, studying, and lounging in your bed every day, so make sure to pick a dorm bedding set that’s both cozy and comfortable.
And to be clear, comfortable doesn’t always mean the fluffiest, thickest comforter you can find. Dorms can get hot, especially during early fall and spring. If you’re someone who gets hot when you sleep or sleeps better in a cooler room, it might be best to get a thinner comforter and just layer up with blankets when you get cold.
Here’s our top picks for dorm bedding sets from Amazon that college students will love!
Chic White Ruffled Comforter
This has to be one of my absolute favorite dorm bedding sets I’ve found. The ruffles are adorable and so elegant and will give your room a unique look. This comforter looks expensive and incredibly sleek, yet it’s an affordable price which we love. It could honestly compliment pretty much any style from girly, boho, shabby chic, or glam!
Sleek White Comforter
Of all the comforters to choose from, this is my pick. I like a more modern style bedroom and this is closest to my dorm bedding set I had in college. It will literally go with any style room. One of the best parts about it is that you can really explore and be bold with the rest of your decorations since your comforter isn’t your statement piece. However, if you’re someone who eats in bed or is prone to spilling things, I’d steer way clear of white bedding since it does little to hide stains!
Tufted Boho Comforter Set
If you’re a boho girl and love the boho aesthetic, this is the comforter set to get. I love the tufted pattern of this one since it gives it character, yet doesn’t make it look tacky or cheap. It’d easily give any college dorm room a cute and cozy feel, while still making it look chic.
Tufted Dot Comforter Set
If you want your dorm room bedding set to draw a little attention, without a distracting bold color or floral design, choose one with texture. This tufted dot comforter design is minimal, yet gives the comforter a little something that can spruce up your dorm room a bit more. This is especially helpful if you don’t have a ton of decorations, but want to still give your dorm a cute and cozy feel.
White Pinch Pleat Comforter
I love white comforter sets so much since they’re incredibly versatile. They match any color decorations and you can pair them with any color pillows throughout the different seasons. This one is basic but perfect for girls who want to brighten up their college dorm room space.
Pom Pom Fringe Comforter
This comforter is totally for college students who want a more girly or preppy aesthetic dorm room. While this comforter set comes in multiple colors, including neutrals, this pink set would look absolutely stunning in a girly or preppy-themed dorm. Going bold with your color choice is a great way to give your dorm some life and distract from all the drab wooden dorm decor that comes with your room.
Blush Pink Comforter
If you don’t want to go as bold with your color choice but still want something cute and girly, I’d opt for a blush pink comforter for your dorm. This one is fluffy and such a pretty color. It isn’t as much of a statement piece as a hot pink comforter, but still gives your dorm a girly vibe which I absolutely love.
Pink Quilt Bedding Set
This is another super cute and girly option I found that’s great if you want a pop of color but aren’t all about the hot pinks and pastels. This one is simple and elegant and the quilted fabric definitely makes it look very chic and high-end. Since this one is quilted, it will keep you cool at night and won’t be too hot in those early fall and spring months!
Geometric Textured Tufted Comforter
Another simple yet cute comforter on this list of dorm room bedding sets is this geometric tufted one. If you don’t want a pure plain white or beige comforter and would rather have something with a bit more style that draws a little more attention, this is such a good choice. This geometric tufted one is so chic and perfect for a boho dorm room.
Pinch Pleat Comforter
If you want a comforter set for your dorm room that is a bit more stylish but still comes in some neutral colors, this pinch pleat dorm bedding set is a great option. The texture definitely draws attention, but with a gray or other neutral color, it won’t be the only thing people will look at in your room. This one does look like it has some volume to it too which is perfect to keep you warm at night without tons of extra blankets.
Floral Comforter
This is for the college girls who are looking for dorm bedding sets that are a bit more girly and will stand out more. With a floral dorm bedding set, you won’t need as many decorations to spruce your room up, since the bold design of the comforter will draw a good amount of attention. My favorite part about this comforter is that the underside of it is a light pink, which is so perfect for a cute girly room!
Vintage Botanical Comforter
Okay, another floral print that I’m obsessed with, is this one. This one is perfect if you want a comforter with some more color. I really like the light pastel combination of colors this one uses. It’d look adorable with some cute white pillows and a fuzzy throw blanket. Also a great option if you have a ton of drab wooden dorm furniture you want to distract from and want to help brighten up your room a bit.
Waterfall Multi Layers Ruffle Comforter
This comforter set is a statement piece. Even though it’s a solid color, the ruffles speak for themselves. It comes in aqua and white too, but the pink one is my favorite. It’d be perfect in a preppy or girly dorm room and it’ll brighten up any dull and dark dorm room easily.
Pink Plush Shaggy Duvet Cover Set
This duvet cover set was so different and cozy looking, I had to include it. Imagine how comfortable this would be to curl up with after a long day of classes. It’s important to note with this one that it comes with the fluffy duvet cover and two pillowcases, but not the duvet/comforter itself, which would have to be purchased separately. It’s honestly such a cute but bold option if you’re not afraid to experiment with your style and are looking for something super comfy and girly.
White Plush Shaggy Duvet Cover Set
This is the same set as above but in white. I wanted to include it in the roundup since I’m kind of in love with this one. Again, it comes with two pillowcases and a duvet cover so you’ll have to purchase the actual duvet/comforter separately. I just love how fluffy and cozy this one is. Also, if I haven’t made it clear, I love white bedding sets! So this one is just the icing on the cake for me. If I had this in my dorm room, I don’t think I’d be in a hurry to get out of bed. Also, the nice thing about a shaggy duvet cover is that it can hide stains just a little bit better than a plain white comforter would.
Seersucker Black Comforter
Black isn’t my first choice for comforters personally, but I could see this one looking incredibly cute with some bright pillows, vibrant wall art, and cute decorations! It’d definitely compliment bold decorations well and is great if you don’t want stains to show! This set also comes in white, pink, light green, and lavender too.
That completes my roundup of some of my favorite dorm bedding sets from Amazon that I think would suit a wide array of styles and preferences. Honestly, so many cute options that don’t break the bank. Let us know what dorm bedding set you end up choosing for your college dorm and how it helps tie your college dorm room space together!