Aug 15, 2016 7:00 AM

The Rich Kid’s Guide to Stocking a Million-Dollar Dorm

Just sold your second company to Facebook to focus on schoolwork? Great! Turn your dreary dorm room and its twin XL beds into the lap of on-campus luxury.

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When you walk into your dorm room or off-campus apartment, it's natural to have a few questions. Was this place once a war-era hospital ward? Has it ever been cleaned? What is that smell?

It doesn't have to be that way. Well, it probably does, unless your last name rhymes with Schmallschmart, or you count Warren Buffett among your family's most trusted financial advisors. If you are that person—or if you happen to be roommates with that person, score!—you can turn your dreary dorm room and its twin XL beds into the lap of on-campus luxury. All it takes is a little creative use of space and a really high spending limit on the ol' black card.

Montblanc
01
Montblanc Meisterstück No. 149
What, you thought you'd just buy a bunch of Bics and scribble chicken-scratch in your notebooks all semester? From the moment you uncap [the Meisterstück](http://www.montblanc.com/en-us/collection/writing-instruments/meisterstueck/115064-meisterstueck-platinum-line-149-fountain-pen.html) ($985)—a favorite of President Obama's, just to name one—everything will change. Just holding it in your hand makes doing every night's problem set feel like you're signing the Declaration of Freaking Independence.
Soylent
02
Soylent Coffeist
Some days you're going to wake up four minutes before class starts. We get it. Keep a case of [Coffeist](https://www.soylent.com/product/coffiest/) ($37/month) in your fridge, and you can cut "make breakfast" and "brew coffee" out of your routine. Just chug this bottle of mystery nutrition on your way to Econ 305.

iRobot
03
Roomba 980
Just because your dorm room or apartment is small doesn't make vacuuming any less terrible. Instead, let your [Roomba 980](http://store.irobot.com/irobot-roomba-980/product.jsp?productId=68167956&cp=2501652&parentPage=family) ($900) loose to find its way into the nooks and crannies of your apartment, hoovering up crumbs and detritus along the way. For good measure, strap on a set of speakers, and boom: DJ Roomba.
Bose
04
Bose QuietComfort 20
There are no safe study spaces on a college campus. Not your dorm, not the cafeteria, even the library. With these ultra-portable noise-cancelling earbuds, you can create a cone of silence even among the ruckus of study groups and crazed crammers. You bring the Faulkner, [the QC20s](https://www.bose.com/en_us/products/headphones/earphones/quietcomfort-20i-acoustic-noise-cancelling-headphones.html) ($250) bring the piece and quiet.

Boll & Branch
05
Boll & Branch Sheets
Best-case scenario, take the nasty Twin XL mattress your school provides and throw it out the window. Short of that, at least cover it with Boll & Branch's [comfy, fair-trade, organic sheets](https://www.bollandbranch.com/products/hemmed-sheet-set/) ($250). You'll feel like royalty, bathed in luxurious cotton. Oh, and get 'em in a nice navy or shore color, not the hospital-white your roommate's using.
Dell
06
Dell 5K Monitor
Best space-saving move ever: use your TV as your computer monitor and your monitor as your TV. Best monitor ever: Dell's absurdly high-res [27-inch screen](http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=bsd&cs=04&sku=up275k3) ($1,500). It'll look amazing from across the room while you Netflix and Chill, and tack-sharp as you bang your head against it during an all-night study sesh.

Sonos
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Sonos 5.1 Setup
Is a 5.1-channel wireless surround sound setup overkill for your tiny apartment? Probably. But would you rather be pumping party jams through a crappy Bluetooth speaker no one can hear from more than eight feet away? Didn't think so. Also, a good speaker system is a long-term investment, and [the Sonos setup](http://www.sonos.com/en-us/shop/wireless-5-1-surround-sound-package) ($1,796) is a good speaker system.
Apple
08
9.7-inch iPad Pro, with Pencil and Keyboard
If you think a little more visually than your average Word doc allows, [the iPad Pro](http://www.apple.com/shop/buy-ipad/ipad-pro) ($850) and Apple Pencil is a perfect in-class combination . And when it's time to write, just pop on the keyboard attachment and open Word. The iPad Pro is light, the battery lasts forever, and it has all the apps you need to crush your finals—and all the games you need to stay sane.

Herman Miller
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Herman Miller Renew Desk
Sitting is killing you. Maybe. Who knows, really? Luckily, with [the Renew desk](http://store.hermanmiller.com/Products/Renew-Sit-to-Stand-Table-Rectangular?utm_source=pepperjam&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_content=textlink2&utm_campaign=ChairSelectorCampaign2016&utm_source=pepperjam&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=21181&ad_content=2-241297) ($1,500), you can switch between sitting and standing with the touch of a button. Plus, the Renew is a beautifully minimalist icon of good design—something about just being near it makes you want to do beautiful and important work.
Herman Miller
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Herman Miller Aeron Chair
Your desk chair is your home, especially in a small apartment. [The Aeron](http://store.hermanmiller.com/Products/Aeron-Chair) ($729) lets you lean back for a TV-watching binge, and then curl forward for a problem-solving frenzy. Its mesh back keeps you dry and cool, and its shape, perfected over the years, keeps you aligned and comfortable no matter how many times you ignore your Apple Watch's stand command.

HTC
11
HTC Vive and HP Envy Phoenix
Remember when the cool kid on your hall was the one with the PlayStation? No? Your dad does, maybe, but those days are over. Now, the fastest way to make new friends is to strap them into [HTC's incredible VR experiences](http://store.hp.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ContentView?storeId=10151&langId=-1&catalogId=10051&eSpotName=Phoenix-VR) ($1,600) and let them explore. Of course, you'll probably have to clear out the rest of your furniture to make room, but that's a small price to pay.
Breville
12
Breville Dual Boiler Espresso Maker
There's no need to resign yourself to a life of K-cups, burned coffee, or Starbucks. Breville's [Dual Boiler](http://www.brevilleusa.com/dual-boiler-espresso.html) ($1,299) gives you café-quality espresso in a counter-sized and apartment-friendly package. Use it to make shots, steam milk for lattes, and fiddle to your heart's content with everything from temperatures to water flow. You have the tools now.

Clearaudio
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Clear Audio Emotion SE Turntable
Vinyl is in the midst of a serious renaissance. Set yourself apart from the poser collectors, who buy a bunch of records at Urban Outfitters and call it a day, by outfitting yourself with one of the best turntables on the planet. Plus, the German-made [Emotion SE](http://www.analogshop.de/en/shop/4-innovative-produkte/10-laufwerkepakete/150-emotion-se-inkl-satisfy-carbon-dw-und-clearaudio-mm-classics-tonabnehmer?vmcchk=1) ($2,540) comes in a gorgeous, crisp white that doubles as an awesome decorative piece.
Marley Natural
14
Marley Natural Smoking Stuff
Think of Marley Natural's [cannabis accoutrements](http://www.marleynaturalshop.com/accessories/c/2) ($555) as the equivalent of buying different types of wine glass for different types of wine. You want the right tool for the right activity. And whether you're more of a bubbler smoker or in a pipe state of mind, Marley has the right tool. All are made of wood and glass, and are worthy of even the dankest kush.

Box Clever
15
Fade Task Lamp
A good lamp is the secret to a good desk. Design studio Box Clever's [Fade Task Lamp](http://fadestudio.com/) ($250) is one of the best you'll find: You can easily change the temperature of the light from warm to cool, or dim the bulb when everyone else is trying to sleep. The lamp's arm is eminently flexible, so you can position it exactly to your liking before starting on that paper.
Cooper Cooler
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Cooper Cooler Beverage Chiller
Let's talk about that beer you took out of the fridge an hour ago—the last beer, mind you—that's now sitting warm on your counter. Nobody deserves warm beer. Especially not you. Just throw it in [the Cooper Cooler](http://coopercooler.com/) ($58) for 60 seconds, let cold water rush over it, and that thing'll be cold as the Rockies once again.

Grobo
17
Grobo Indoor Gardening System
Maybe you want to garden for the catharsis of the hobby, or because you like how fresh plants look in your apartment. Maybe it's just cheaper than buying an eighth once a week. Whatever the reason, [Grobo's cabinet and nutrient capsules](https://grobo.io/) ($899) make it easy to grow almost anything you can think of. You can even tend your garden from your phone. Finally.
Dyson
18
Dyson Bladeless Desk Fan
Odds are, your building's not exactly well-maintained—landlords rent to college students because they don't care. Keep the breeze a'blowing with Dyson's ultra-quiet [Bladeless Desk Fan](http://www.dyson.com/air-treatment/cooling-fans/am06/am06-desk-fan-10-inch-iron-blue.aspx) ($300). Even the smallest model's enough to keep a room cool, and you can tweak its settings to exactly the speed and motion you like. Can't have you sweating through your Louboutins, can we?

Derek Rose
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Derek Rose Tassel Bathrobe
Robes aren't just for haughty men who smoke cigars and sit around on leather chairs. They're the coziest after-shower cover-up you can imagine—and let's be real here, they look fantastic. Derek Rose's [hand-made number](https://www.derek-rose.com/us/men/clothing/mens-robes/mens-tasseled-belt-dressing-gown-verona-33-pure-silk-blue.html) ($1,275) has cuffs and a collar, too, so you can be classy and comfy at the same time. Go ahead, wear it to class. We salute you.
Google
20
Google Chromebook Pixel
At some point, sadly, you'll have to leave your epic home and head out in the world. Take the [Chromebook Pixel](https://pixel.google.com/chromebook-pixel/) ($1,299) with you: It's one of the best-looking and most original laptops on the market. It has a great keyboard and trackpad, all-day battery life, and everything you need in Chrome OS. And soon? It'll run Android apps. MacBook, Schmacbook.

iSmart Alarm
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iSmart Alarm Deluxe Package
The only downside to setting up the swaggiest pad in town is that word is going to get around. Keep your stuff safe with the [iSmart Alarm security system](https://www.ismartalarm.com/us/packages/deluxe-package/isa00002.html) ($250), which will alert you in case of any malfeasance—and play a super-loud siren to ward off anyone who might have tried something foolish.
Thomas Mercer
22
Thomas Mercer Brittanica Black Alarm Clock
The best way to avoid being late for class is to have a clock you really never want to stop staring at. Thomas Mercer started making chronometers to help ship captains navigate between continents—this "[table chronometer](http://thomasmercer.com/collections/brittanica-black)" ($=if you have to ask) can certainly keep you on schedule. We don't know how much it costs, or how to buy it, but that's OK. You've got a guy for that.

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