Know your space. Before you consider buying dorm furniture, it is important to know what your space already has available. Most dorm rooms come equipped with a twin size bed, a desk, chair and closet space. Because there are likely to be variations on this, it might be a good idea to either visit the campus you plan to attend or speak to resident coordinators. This will help you decide what exactly you need to buy and how much space you have to work with.
Be a Smart Shopper. Dorm spaces can be limited. For this reason, it is wise to shop for and order dorm furniture that is going to occupy your space and give you the most function. For example, if you know you are going to be a social butterfly on campus, consider ordering additional seating space for your room. Inviting people over for movie nights or study groups is going to require more seating that is durable and comfortable. Retailers like Target, IKEA, and Walmart provide the perfect selections and even provide the option of delivering it to your location. If you order smaller items, you can have them delivered to your home before leaving for school. Arrange to have larger items delivered directly to the campus. Target carries a variety of dish chairs and butterfly chairs. If you are interested in ordering furniture to enhance the amount of space needed to store your belongings, consider purchasing items like utility carts, locker-style dressers or folding bookcases.
Complete your purchase. Once you have found what you want to purchase from a particular website, simply click on the icon to get additional information or "Quick Info" about it. Additional information will usually give you details about what the selection is made of and the dimensions. You will also have the chance to enter the quantity you want to purchase. After making all of your decisions, you will be asked to verify your purchase and supply your address and shipping information. Most online orders will include a shipping fee. Depending upon the delivery location, the price and the size of the product, the shipping cost will vary. It would also be wise to contact the resident director of the dorm to find out if it is okay to have furniture delivered directly to the dorm. If you prefer to verify that the furniture meets your satisfaction, it is also a good idea to opt out of purchasing online and make an in-store purchase.