One of the most important decisions you’ll make in your college career is how to decorate your dorm room. Whether you’re an incoming freshman or an upperclassman, a new year wouldn’t be complete without a new bedspread. Your bed is the focal point of your room, so make sure that you dress it up in style. Here are our best bedding picks for the new school year!
Bold Patterns
Zebra Bedding Collection, Target, $29.99 – $115.99
If you believe your bed is for more than just sleeping, then this bold animal print is perfect for you. It also comes in electric blue, lavender, and even rainbow, so you can show your stripes any way you want.
Florence Duvet, Anthropologie, $58 – $248
There’s no need to study abroad when your bed looks this exotic. With this bedspread, your room will be transformed into vibrant Italy with a quick flick of the sheets.
Anthology Madeline Reversible Comforter and Sham Set, Bed Bath & Beyond, $99.99
Unlike traditional floral designs, these flowers pop in their geometric pattern. Not only is this bedding bold, but it’s also reversible, meaning more bang for your buck!
Hipster Chic
Bright and Early Bird Quilt Set, ModCloth, $149.99
If you think you’ve been horribly wronged by not being born in Victorian England, you’ll find consolation in this classic pattern. The vintage birdcage design is perfect for all you old souls preparing for a new school year.
Free Verse Reveries Duvet Cover, ModCloth, $69.99
For all those poets and writers who can’t contain their love for the page to the page, now you don’t have to. Bonus: anyone who sees your room will know your major without even having to ask.
Yours, Mine, and Noir’s Duvet Cover, ModCloth, $89.99
This bedding is not for the superstitious, but it’s perfect for cat lovers. Whoever said crossing a black cat was bad luck must have never seen this quirky-cute duvet.
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Floral Fun
Serenity in Bloom Quilt Set, ModCloth, $119.99
There will be nothing more relaxing after a long day of classes than falling into this comfy and colorful duvet.
Lush Landscape Bedding, ModCloth, $58 – $168
Unlike softer floral designs, the flowers on this bedding certainly make a statement. It’s a dynamic combination of girly and edgy, perfect for the young woman who has fierce style in the streets and on her sheets.
Dynamic Designs
Kassita Duvet, Anthropologie, $58 – $248
Watercolor prints make it outside the art room and onto this lovely, blue bedspread. The light colors soften the sharp and distinct lines, creating a perfect balance of visual interest.
TOO by Blu Dot Time Sensitive Bedding Collection, Target, $24.99 – $99.99
Blocks of numbers and clocks combine both retro and futuristic styles in this colorful duvet. Together, they make a compelling combination that will keep you interested all year long.
Room Essentials Ombre Bedding Collection, Target, $29.99 – $59.99
You’ve done it to your hair, so why not do it to your bedding? If you believe there’s no such thing as too much ombre, this bedding will be perfect for you.
Your bedding will set the tone for the rest of your room, but with so many great choices, you can’t go wrong. Once you know what your bed looks like, the rest of your room decor will quickly fall into place. With one of these sets, you’re sure to have sweet dreams all year