5 IKEA kitchen dorm room essentials that every student needs

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Getting ready for college is an exciting time, there’s lots to look forward to, from meeting new friends, to communal living and gaining more independence. But, whether you’re a freshman, upperclassman, or anxious parent, the experience will be smoother if you have these 5 kitchen essentials to hand.

What’s more, IKEA is a great place to shop for all those kitchen dorm room essentials, as they won’t take a chunk out of a student budget. So, whether you're the one off to college or a parent, here are my top 5 IKEA kitchen dorm room essentials I recommend.

Quick list

IKEA TILLREDA Refrigerator: $124.99
IKEA ANNONS 5-piece pan set: $14.99
IKEA TÅNGMÄRLA 16-piece flatware set: $14.99
IKEA HAVSTOBIS food container with lid, set of 5: $12.99
IKEA FÖRDUBBLA 2-piece knife set: $3.99

My Top Picks

Verified students can also make a 15% one-time saving before September 30, 2025. While IKEA is also offering a 10% discount off 'College Essentials' when 10 or more items are bought in one purchase. (Please refer to IKEA for the full terms and conditions).

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