Practical Dorm Room Gifts

That recent high school graduate moving to a college dorm room would surely appreciate a few practical gifts to add to their room. Make that dorm room very functional and stocked with all the practical things that a student would want for their dorm room. Here are a few of the very practical essentials every dorm room requires.


Desk Lamps
A practical, fun, and functional desk lamp for the desk in the students dorm room would surely be appreciated by the student for their dorm room. A classic goose neck style would fit any room decor. The desk lamp could be placed on a desk to study, on night stand near the bed, or near a chair for reading.

Surge Protector
Students require lots of electrical power for their laptops, cellphones, and other school gear. The equipment is expensive and requires protection. Purchase a surge protector that is capable of handling the power without damaging important equipment.

Portable Speakers
Ipods, Mp3 players, and other portables might require a speaker system to let friends enjoy the music. Purchase one of the many inexpensively priced portable speakers that are available at local retailers or on the Internet.

Area Rugs
Area Rugs in a wild geometric design make treading across the dorm room softly easy on the feet. Area rugs are also great for sitting on and relaxing while listening to music, reading a book, or watching television. Invite friends over to lounge around the area rug or conduct a long study session.

Comfy Chairs
A nice comfy chair with a stable frame would suit any dorm room. A comfy chair in a funky red color would be a great place to lounge, read a book, or watch television.

Bean Bags
Bean Bags are the one of the best dorm room accessories. Select a large beanbag chair for the ultimate lounging experience. Larger bean bag couches are available for those students who like to invite friends over to their dorm.

Comforter
Say goodbye to chilly nights with a super thick comforter. Buy one in a bold color to add a bit of drama to the dorm room. Or buy a comforter with the school insignia or favorite sports team.

Lapdesk
These are a great way for the student to complete school work in a small dorm room. They are easy to set up and use for all practical purposes.

Laundry Bag
Remember those college days when clothes that required laundering were scattered all over the chairs, floor, bed? Well, deliver a cute as could be and very practical laundry bag to their dorm room to reduce the clutter and keep the room organized.

Use the practical dorm room gift ideas here to outfit any college dorm room and keep it organized.