MUST-HAVE ITEMS

MUST-HAVE ITEMS

For dorm life

What are the hottest back-to-dorm items? We talked to representatives from Bed, Bath Beyond, Container Store and JCPenney to get their takes on must-haves that will make dorm life more comfortable and more organized. Here are their picks:

Adjustable floor lounger: Extra seating is always important when guests come to hang out in your room, but you also need stuff that folds up and stores easily. This lounge is microfiber over a foam-covered steel frame and can be bent and put away; $79.99, JCPenney.

Bamboo garment rack: This eco-friendly rack, made of sustainable bamboo, will give you up to 31 inches of extra hanging space. It has shelves for storage, sections for hanging long and short clothes and casters so it can be moved around; $129, the Container Store (exclusive).

Bed desk: Who doesn’t like to work in bed? It’s part of the college scene. This bed desk, in espresso, is adjustable and has fold-up legs so it can be stored easily, and includes an LED light and a mouse pad; $29.99, Bed, Bath & Beyond.

Charging bulletin board: Check out the ultimate tech station. Not only can you post reminders of parties and other cool stuff, you can charge up to three devices, such as MP3 players, cell phones or game players. You can connect to all devices through a USB port and there are stereo speakers with built-in volume control; $179.99, JCPenney.

Folding cushion chair: Forget folding chairs that are a pain. This one has a baffled design for comfort. The upholstery is combed poly and 600 denier polyester fabric, and the frame is a lightweight steel alloy. It comes with a carry/storage case to make it easy to fold and store; $39.99, Bed, Bath & Beyond.

Oh! Chair: Karim Rashid, a master of modern design, created this comfortable desk chair for Umbra. Rashid, who always has a sense of humor, named the chair for the comforting “Oh!” he thinks you’ll say when you sit on it. It is made of polypropylene with powder-coated steel legs. The ergonomic design isn’t rigid. It gives for comfort but still supports your bod; $49, Container Store.