Category: Dorm

Rest Easy! A Guide to Mattress Sizes and Choosing the Right One

August 4, 2017

Your bed is the foundation of your bedroom, but what size is best? And what is the difference between a King and a California King mattress? Take a look at this primer on bed sizes, and put those questions to rest! Once you’ve found the ideal mattress, you’ll be ready to pick out your dream bedding.

Twin
Standard Twin mattress size: 39”x75”

About Twin beds: This compact mattress is the smallest of the standard mattress sizes, other than crib mattresses. It’s a popular choice for a child or an individual adult with limited bedroom space.

Twin XL
Standard Twin XL mattress size: 39”x80”

About Twin XL beds: A Twin XL mattress is the same width as a standard Twin, but it is 5 inches longer. A Twin XL accommodates a taller youth or adult, and it is commonly found in dorm rooms. A Twin XL is also known as an extended Twin or an extra-long Twin. Look for Twin XL sheets and bedding to accommodate the extra length; pay attention to the mattress depth as well for the best fit.

Full
Standard Full mattress size: 54”x75”

About Full beds: Also known as a Double, a Full mattress is about 15” wider than a standard Twin. It provides a single sleeper with more space to sprawl out from side to side.

Queen
Standard Queen mattress size: 60”x80”

About Queen beds: The most common size for a master bedroom, the Queen mattress is designed for a couple and provides each person with about 30” of personal space.

King
Standard King mattress size: 76”x80”

About King beds: A King mattress is the same length as a Queen mattress, but it is about 16” wider. A King mattress provides a couple with plenty of personal sleeping space—just be sure to check your bedroom dimensions to make sure that it will fit.

California King
Standard California King mattress size: 72”x84”

About California King beds: Despite what you might think, a California King mattress is not wider than a King. A California King is actually 4” narrower and 4” longer than a standard King. If you are very tall, or if your bedroom is especially long, a California King mattress might be best for you. Keep in mind that you’ll want to look for California King sheets and bedding.

Beside and Below the Sink: Bathroom Storage Ideas and Organizers

July 14, 2017

Is bathroom clutter making your morning or nighttime routine feel stressful rather than relaxing? When your most-used skincare, makeup, and hairstyling products have a dedicated “home,” you won’t spend precious time searching for what you need. Get organized beside the sink with pretty, clear acrylic organizers, and make the best use of cabinet space below the sink with handy baskets.

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Clear organizers are a popular choice among beauty gurus—these organizers keep everything neat and tidy, and they allow you to see all your products at a glance, so you won’t have to rummage through a dark, messy makeup bag.

The cute Ellena Makeup and Cosmetics Organizer Sets are made of clear acrylic that is break-resistant and shatterproof. The three-piece makeup organizer set includes a brush/brow pencil holder, an open, divided organizer, and a covered organizer with two side compartments and a lid. The two-piece cosmetics organizer set includes an open, divided organizer and a cotton ball holder.

Ellena Makeup Organizer Set Ellena Cosmetics Organizer Set

Below the sink, get organized with the Landry and Paxton Storage Baskets. Each is made from powder-coated metal, making it a great choice for bathroom areas. The Landry Overdoor Hairstyle Station Organizer fits over your bathroom cabinet door and provides storage space behind the door for your hairdryer, curling iron or straightener, and brushes. The stackable Paxton Storage Baskets can keep other beauty essentials, bath products, or even cleaning supplies organized yet hidden from sight.

Landry Overdoor Hairstyle Station Organizer Paxton Bathroom Storage Baskets

Spring Cleaning Product Spotlight: BagSavr Recycled Trash Can

March 17, 2017

Is spring cleaning well underway in your home or merely a dark cloud on your “to-do” list? Either way, the BagSavr™ Trash Can should make the task a little easier. The BagSavr™ is a special trash can made from recycled plastic material—and it’s great for reusing your plastic grocery sacks. Simply loop the handles of your plastic grocery bag through the sides of the BagSavr™, and store up to 10 extra grocery sacks in the front pocket.

Place the 14”H BagSavr™ on the floor as a freestanding trash can, or use the hanging bracket, sold separately, to mount it to a wall or the inside of a cabinet door. Or, if you don’t want to use it as a trash can, purchase multiple units, and use them to sort your recycling!

The BagSavr™ is useful anywhere a mess is made: any room of the home, the garage, a camper, a boat, the office, a workshop, or a dorm room.

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BagSavr Trash Can

BagSavr for Recycling

Jamila Multipurpose Wall Rack: Great Storage Solution for Any Room!

August 5, 2016

Magazines, mugs, towels, scarves, or caps… whatever needs to be organized, the Jamila Wall Rack is up to the challenge! With its simplistic scroll design and plenty of hooks, this multipurpose wall rack complements any decor and will be useful in any room. This metal wall rack is available in two finishes: brown and white. Click here to view this fabulous wall rack!

Below are just a few ideas for its use:

Bathroom: rolled towels

Bedroom/Closet: jewelry, scarves, hats

Craft Room: wrapping paper, ribbon, gift bags

Entryway: caps, wraps, light jackets, sports equipment

Kitchen/Dining Area/Bar: mugs, wine bottles

Living Room: rolled magazines

Jamila Multipurpose Metal Wall Rack
Jamila Multipurpose Metal Wall Rack
Jamila Multipurpose Metal Wall Rack
Jamila Multipurpose Metal Wall Rack
Jamila Multipurpose Metal Wall Rack

Closet Organizers and Storage Solutions for Home or Dorm

July 22, 2016

Lost in a sea of bland totes and organizers? Put a little pizazz in your organization efforts with these patterned closet organizers and storage boxes. Towels, shoes, sweaters, cleaning supplies… whatever you need to store, wherever you need to store it, there’s a nifty solution!

Whether you’re a fashion-forward decorator or a college student who wants to stand out, these organizers will be just what you need. Made of fabric, these durable organizers and storage boxes are collapsible when not in use.

The Kelsey Collection is gray with sweet soft pink and silver florals.
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Kelsey Closet Organizers and Storage Boxes

The Lydia Collection has fashionable black, gray, and white damask.
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Lydia Closet Organizers and Storage Boxes

The Zoey Collection is gray with a sophisticated medallion design.
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Zoey Closet Organizers and Storage Boxes

Curious about these organizers?

The Storage Box Set of 2 protects your items from dust and dirt. Each storage box has a hinge for easy opening, a handle, and a label window. Large and jumbo sizes are available.

The Under-the-Bed Storage Box Set of 2 makes use of the space under your bed; stackable boxes can also be placed in a closet. Each has three handles, a hinged top, and a label window.

The Over-the-Door Shoe Organizer turns seldom-used space into ample storage. Organizer has 20 pockets and includes hooks for over-the-door use.

The Hanging Shelf Set of 2 includes a 6-shelf organizer and a 10-shelf shoe organizer. Each hangs via your closet rod and a sturdy hook-and-loop closure.

The Storage Cube Set of 3 is great for any room! Each cube has a front handle and a label window.