- For college students, the dorm room will be their home-away-from-home for a year or more.
- Make it a comfortable spot to sleep with a great set of Twin XL sheets like the AmazonBasics Microfiber Sheet Set, L.L.Bean Ultrasoft Comfort Flannel Sheet, Brooklinen Luxe Core Sheets, AmazonBasics Heather Jersey Sheet Set, Andres Sheet Set from Viv + Rae, and Mellanni Bed Sheet Set.
Heading off to college and being away from home for the first time is an exciting period in a young adult's life. You'll be meeting new people, facing new challenges, and enjoying new experiences and independent living. And most likely, you'll be pulling a few all-nighters before an important test, finishing a term paper, or just hanging out with friends.
But no matter how late you stay up, eventually you are going to want to catch up on some much-needed shut-eye. Make that sleep as restful as possible by setting up your dorm bed to provide a comfortable sleeping place, but that's also a reflection of your style and tastes.
Though the decorating of your dorm room might not be as crucial as choosing a major or registering for classes, that small space will be your home for at least two years, if not more, so you want to create an environment that is comfortable, welcoming, and cheerful. This may also be the first time you get to pick out bedding for yourself, rather than living with what your mom chose or what was handed down from someone else's bed. Take a bit of time to think about what colors, patterns, and themes would make you happiest as the first thing you see when you open your eyes in the morning and the last thing you see when going to sleep at night.
Before buying new bedding, however, read your dorm information and note the measurements of the bed. Almost all dorm rooms have an 80-inch extra-long twin mattress, which is 5 inches longer than a standard twin. Extra-long and standard twin mattresses are both 39 inches wide.
Once you're clear on exactly what you need for your dorm room, it's time to shop. And we're going to make it a little easier for you with this guide to the best Twin XL sheets.
Here are our picks for the best twin XL sheets you can buy:
- Best flannel sheets: L.L.Bean Ultrasoft Comfort Flannel Sheet
- Best budget sheets: AmazonBasics Microfiber Sheet Set
- Best jersey sheets: AmazonBasics Heather Jersey Sheet Set
- Best patterned sheets: Andres Sheet Set from Viv + Rae
- Best premium sheets: Brooklinen Luxe Core Sheets
- Best colorful sheets: Mellanni Bed Sheet Set
Updated on 08/08/2019 by Connie Chen and Les Shu: Updated product options, prices, links, and formatting. Added new budget (AmazonBasics) and flannel (L.L. Bean) options.
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