After a long day of lectures, exams, and studying, the last thing we want to come home to is a boring dorm room. So don’t let the four brick walls close in your creativity! We’ve rounded up some of most unique and helpful cool finds you need to have this semester in your dorm room.

From helpful gadgets you didn’t know existed to colorful decor that’s sure to brighten up your space, these six finds from best stores and beyond are basically essential – at least that’s what we tell ourselves when we click “add to cart.”

Smart Dorm Room

Black bed lifts with outlet and USB port holding up a white bed, Dorm Room Cool Finds
Bed Riser with Outlet and USB Ports, Bed Bath & Beyond – $30

Whether you’re charging your phone or keeping your laptop alive while cramming for that exam you totally forgot about, this bed riser is the secret ingredient to a smart dorm room. Who needs an extension cord when your bed is the extension cord?

You can find these dorm room essentials at Bed Bath & Beyond. Pro tip: use their “Pack & Hold” program to shop your hometown store and pick up everything at the location closest to your university’s campus.

Smelling Fresh

Purple glass orb reed diffuser
Buble Reed Diffuser, Chrome – $38

We’ve been there, keeping your room clean and tidy can be a struggle. But that doesn’t mean it can’t smell teriffic 24/7! Like with many dorm rooms across the state you likely won’t be able to light candles, which makes this reed diffuser a stylish and useful cool find.

Head over to Chrome in Lubbock to pick up your own. Not a “fresh air & willow” person? This best store also carries scents like “green tea & melon” and “driftwood & misted fig”

Sleeping Beauty

Wood shelf with phone, mug, and headphones attached to side of bed, dorm room cool finds
Bedside Shelf, BedShelfie – $49.99 – $64.99

Live like royalty and never leave your bed! Choose from an assortment of designs, colors and styles to match whatever vibe you’re going for. This cool find is especially perfect for anyone stuck on the top bunk or sleep in a lofted bed. No more crawling down in the middle of the night just for a glass of water!

Party in My Room!

Stackable pouf in orange, pink, and salmon
Stackable Pouf, Target – $90

Your dorm room may be tiny but that isn’t going to stop you from have friends over! Whether you’re playing a game or hosting a movie night, this stackable pouf has three seats in one. Not to mention the velvet texture and bright colors add a splash of fun to any space.

Find it online or in store at Target. While you’re there swing by their lamps to find something to brighten up your desk area.

Fitting Your Fits in the Closet

Multi use hanger holding scarfs, sunglasses, and necklaces, dorm room cool finds
Multi-Use Hanger, IKEA – $7.99

If you’re anything like us, your closet is packed from end to end with countless outfits. Meet the iconic multi-use hanger from IKEA. The simple design is perfect to store scarfs, glasses, necklaces, bags, and anything else you can think of.

Look Foward to Laundry Day

Capri Blue Volcano Dyer Ball Set
Capri Blue Volcano Dryer Ball Set, Chrome – $30

Getting ready for your 8am is suddenly not the worst thing in the world thanks to this perfectly scented dryer ball set. What’s not to love about this cool find?

First, dyer balls are a terrific sustainable substitute for dyer sheets. Second, the volcano scent from Capri Blue is pretty much our favorite thing in the world. And third, you can find it from Chrome in Lubbock!