With A-level results out, students are now preparing for university life. For many, living in halls will be the first time away from home. Having essentials in place can create a sense of familiarity and help new undergraduates settle in quickly.
Most halls come furnished with a bed, storage, and sometimes a desk and chair. Everything else must be brought in, giving students the freedom to decorate their space as they wish.
Kitchen and Dining Essentials
The Gr8 Home Copper 21 Pcs Kitchen Cookware Set from Robert Dyas costs under £35 and includes pots, pans, bakeware, utensils, and microwave-safe containers. It comes with a three-month guarantee.
For shared kitchens, the SUPVAN E10 Bluetooth Label Maker makes waterproof, die-cut labels using thermal printing technology that never needs ink. It lasts a month on a full rechargeable battery and labels remove without sticky residue.
The Keplin 4.5L Digital Air Fryer, priced at £36.99, includes eight presets via a digital touchscreen and a removable dishwasher-safe cooking basket.
For nutritious meals, COOK offers a frozen food bundle with single-serve dishes priced from £6.50 each. Options include vegetarian, vegan, and pescatarian meals.
Bedding and Towels
Dunelm's Fogarty Duo All Seasons Duvet costs from £26 and combines a 4.5 and 10.5 tog layer that can be used together or separately. It is made with polyester fibre filling and a microfibre cover, and is machine washable.
M&S offers a Cotton Blend Simple Stripe Bedding Set from £14 in cream, blue, and green. It features StayNew technology with a non-iron finish and can be washed at 40 degrees.
Habitat's Hygro Anti Microbial 4 Piece Towel Bale in Blush costs £17.25 and includes two bath towels and two hand towels. Made from 100% cotton with SILVADUR antimicrobial technology, it prevents bacterial odours.
Tech and Gadgets
Logitech's Casa Pop-Up Desk bundle costs £99.99 (was £159.99) and includes a laptop stand supporting devices up to 17 inches and 7.5kg, a keyboard, and a touchpad mouse. It packs into a portable unit.
The Roberts Revival Petite 2 refurbished digital radio costs £79.99 (was £99.99) and offers DAB/DAB+/FM radio, Bluetooth, and an alarm clock function.
INIU's Pocket Rocket P50 Power Bank holds 10,000mAh of power, capable of charging most smartphones twice. It has a front-facing display showing remaining power and a USB-C cable doubling as a hanging loop. It costs £32.99.
Storage and Cleaning
Amazon's 6 Pcs Mini Foldable Storage Baskets cost £11.99 and are made from ABS plastic. They come with label stickers and a pen.
Lakeland's 3-in-1 Mini Vacuum Cleaner costs £19.99, weighs 400g, and offers suction, air dusting, and blowing. It is USB-C rechargeable and comes with five nozzles.
IKEA's KOMPISHÄNG Shopping Bag on Wheels costs £10 and has a 56-litre capacity, four wheels, and extra-long handles. It is made from recycled materials and is suitable for laundry, groceries, or moving possessions.
