Dorm Room Accessories on a Budget

A dorm room should reflect your personality, which is quite unique and deserves to shine. While the best accessories out there tend to cost a lot of money, you can find great accessories at cheaper prices as well. Here are a few that can help spruce up your dorm.

Bedding:

Although everyone is issued the same standard bed in their dorms, you can make it your own through the bedding you put on it. You can accessorize with the comforter, sham, pillowcases and sham. You can even purchase additional throw pillows. Target has some nice looking comforters and sheet sets that will cost you anywhere from $29.99 to $99.99 depending on the style. Find them at Target.com

Office Chair:

Most dorms will provide you with a small desk so you or your roommate can do your homework there. While they may provide you with a regular hardback chair, you should spend some extra cash on getting yourself a nice and comfortable leather chair. You'll be able to concentrate better if your back is not in pain while studying. Wal-mart sells leather chairs for as low as $49. Wal-mart online.

Desk Lamp and Natural Light Bulb:

As you're studying, you'll also need a desk lamp so that you can sit at your desk at ease and view your papers or books without eye strain. Choose a bulb that simulates real sunlight, especially if you are studying inside for hours at a time. Amazon sells these light bulbs for only $3.99: Amazon Link. Target sells fun desk lamps for as low as $12.99 each. Target Desk Lamps.

Bean Bag:

A bean bag is a great accessory for your dorm room. You can lounge in it while reading a book or invite a friend over to hang out. It's a comfortable way to hang out and display your personality as there are so many patterns and colors available. JCPenney has bean bags as low as $17.99 each. You can also sign up for JCPenney rewards and get cash back for your purchases. JCPenny's Bean Bags

Bedroom Rug:

Target has many rugs available to fit your personality, from animal prints to oriental style and everything in between. Shopping for rugs at the Target online store gives you the most variety and many will ship to the store for free. A rug is a great way to spruce up the room on a budget and in a portable way. There are many rugs to choose from under $20 each. Target Rugs