_The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships so we may get a share of the revenue from your purchase._ [bed bath and beyond] Now that it's the beginning of August, back-to-school and dorm shopping is really starting to kick up, and retailers know this. Many retailers now offer dedicated college sections on their websites, making it easy to shop for everything on your list in one organized place. You'll find good deals on everything from bedding to home decor now through September as the excited members of the Class of 2021 get ready for the big move-in day. Having gone through the stressful process of packing and moving in ourselves, we've collected the best sites to shop for your dorm room essentials. It may be tempting to fall back on Amazon for its convenience, familiarity, and low prices (which is why we still included it in our list), but what these other retailers offer that Amazon can't are curated guides, inspiration, and school packing lists. On top of that, their deals often rival Amazon's. TARGET Target Target's dedicated Back to College section contains products across all categories, at the affordable prices you can expect from the discount retailer. HERE ARE THE PAGES YOU SHOULDN'T PASS UP: * NCAA Fan Shop: Show your school pride with apparel you can't find at the campus store. * Casper exclusives: Shop quality sleep products from the Internet's favorite mattress brand. * Dorm room ideas: Let Target do the work for you with its curated guides. HERE ARE SOME OF THE BEST DEALS AND OUR FAVORITE PRODUCTS FROM TARGET'S BACK TO COLLEGE SECTION: * Household essentials: Spend $50 on essentials like laundry detergent, cleaning supplies, and air fresheners, and save $15 when you use the code CLEAN. * Bed and bath: Save up to 25% on bedding sets, comforters, bath towels, shower curtains, and more. * Keurig K50 Coffee Maker, $69.99 (originally $109.99) [You save $40] * Whirlpool 3.1 cu. ft. Mini Refrigerator, $129.99 (originally $199.99) [You save $70] * Sunbeam 2-Slice Toaster, $14.99 (originally $19.99) [You save $5] * 6-Cube Organizer Shelf, $34.99 * Room Essentials Mesh Shower Caddy, $7.99 PBTEEN PB Teen The home furnishing store's Dorm Room brand combines Pottery Barn quality with young and fresh designs. HERE ARE THE PAGES YOU SHOULDN'T PASS UP: * PBDorm Ship-to-Store: Make the move easier by picking up your online order at a PBTeen, Pottery Barn Kids, Party Barn and Williams-Sonoma near your campus. * Dorm Lookbook: Get room inspiration for different themes and colors. * Monogram Shop: Add a personal touch like your name or Greek letters to your belongings. * No Nails Decor: Save the hassle of using pins to decorate your space. HERE ARE SOME OF THE BEST DEALS AND OUR FAVORITE PRODUCTS FROM PBTEEN'S DORM ROOM SECTION: * Student discount: Enter your .edu address to get 15% off your order. * Bundle and save: Cross multiple things off your list at once by buying sets (Ultimate Closet Storage Set, Feather Scallop Value Comforter Set, Travel Beauty Set) * No Nails Fabric Wall Organizer, $39 * Superstudy Lapdesk, $39 * Emily + Merritt Shell Mirror, $159 DORMIFY Dormify Instagram Dormify, as the name suggests, is a site dedicated to dorm room and small space decor. It makes functional, trend-driven products with the dorm room in mind. HERE ARE THE PAGES YOU SHOULDN'T PASS UP: * College Planning Guide 2017: Start here and move from inspiration to shopping to move-in, picking up tips and tricks along the way. * Get a Free Design Plan: Browse pre-styled sets or customize your own look. * Bedding Basics Guide: Get all your bedding questions answered here before you begin shopping. HERE ARE SOME OF THE BEST DEALS AND OUR FAVORITE PRODUCTS FROM DORMIFY: * Sale section: Find shams for as low as $5, bed skirts for $10, and pillowcase sets for $17. * Jewelry Wall Organizer, $15 * Pinwheel Duvet Cover and Sham Set (Twin XL), $42 (originally $99) [You save $57] * Venice Hand Woven Tassel Accent Rug, $29 * Ombre Knit Throw, $49 * Kate Spade Acrylic Desk Collection, price varies based on how you customize SEE THE REST OF THE STORY AT BUSINESS INSIDER
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