These Are the College Essentials You Need for the Ultimate Study (and Sleep) Sanctuary

Back-to-school shopping isn’t only about freshly sharpened pencils and color-coded folders (though we’re always ready to talk organizational systems). It’s also a great opportunity to make sure your space is set up to be chic, comfortable, and conducive to a new year of hitting the books.

Whether you’re heading to college for the first or last time, moving into the dorms or the off-campus apartment of your dreams, Bed Bath & Beyond® can help you start the semester off in style. With bedding, towels, smart space-saving solutions, and clever organizational gear, Bed Bath & Beyond is like that classmate who’s always prepared. We designed this minimalist mood board for anyone who wants to turn their space into a chill sanctuary. Shop below to build a room that will inspire calm — even during finals week.

There’s serenity in simplicity. Create a subtle — not boring! — color palette with the UGG Devon reversible comfort set in snow stripe and Simply Essential jersey sheets in light gray. (We love the comforter’s touchable texture, too.) Plush Nestwell cotton towels in seashell evoke spa days even when there’s a line for the shower. And a slim white desk lamp blends right in. Bonus: Since this one doubles as a smart charger, you won’t have to clutter your space with extra gadgets.

Trust us, concentrating on schoolwork will be way easier without piles of mail on the table and not-quite-dirty clothes on the floor. Keep your space organized with sophisticated storage options like this modern cart by Squared Away and a Simply Essential stackable shoe organizer in crisp white. A lidded hamper is key for those busy weeks when laundry falls off the to-do list: This Simply Essential gray hamper does the trick handsomely.

Visit Bed Bath & Beyond to create your collegiate sanctuary, and use the Bed Bath & Beyond College Checklists to make sure you don’t forget anything!