When it comes to living comfortably in a college dorm room, there's no end to the things considered "essential." After all, transitioning to a smaller space with a potential new bestie can be a lot.

This is everything we recommend to gear up your new room. When your dorm room feels like home, it makes a huge difference in helping you settle into college. We evaluated the best bedding, appliances, ...

Influencers are making money online by recommending dorm products and designs to families, who spend thousands of dollars on back-to-college shopping. Credit...Kendrick Brinson for The New York Times ...