19 Simple Modern Conveniences That’ll Make Your Kid’s Dorm Room Feel Swanky

But first, coffee! The slender, stylish Keurig® K-Compact™ Single Serve Coffee Maker brews your favorite beverage in under one minute without taking up too much space — and it's a total score at less than 60 bucks. (Available only at Wal-Mart and Walmart.com, $59)

You've gotta buy a mini-fridge anyway; why not make it sophisticated stainless steel? (Best Buy, $184)

Your kid will be the hit of the hall with a binge-ready Amazon Fire streaming TV system. (Amazon, $90)

An ultra-thin high-performance antenna means never missing a primetime finale the night of. (Amazon, $36)

Let's be real. Dorms can get kind of… funky. This diffuser is super-chic and aromatic. (Amazon, $46)  

This clever, customizable alarm clock is a social media lover's dream. (Bed, Bath & Beyond, $70)

The Microsoft Surface laptop's sleek and light design belies its powerful Intel Core processor. (Microsoft, $999)

Who wouldn't be envious of this bed table that also charges phones and tablets? (Bed, Bath & Beyond, $60)

Sure, it's a bit pricey — but, c'mon, a smart bulb you can adjust via app is so cool. (Amazon, $60)

An antique brass finish makes this adjustable task lamp the definition of dorm swank. (PB Teen, $100)

What's happening down the hall won't disrupt your kid's REM cycle thanks to this intuitive device. (Amazon, $50)

Ion technology and a futuristic design make this bladeless fan a refreshing conversation piece. (Amazon, $93)

Joy Mangano — yep, played by J-Law! — created this deceptively strong mini-steamer. (Bed, Bath & Beyond, $20)

Impress guests by letting them ditch typical dorm knocking to ring a Wi-Fi door chime. (Bed, Bath & Beyond, $30)

Mini-fridge ice trays cannot compare to on-demand cubes from a portable ice maker. (Amazon, $80)

Perfect for roomies, Hiku scans barcodes and creates shared shopping lists. (Amazon, $50)

Speaking of recognizing voices, Alexa is at the top of the class in intelligent automation. (Amazon, $180)

An electric kettle — especially one this pretty — elevates dorm style effortlessly. (Amazon, $44)

A super-slender profile and 32-inch screen make this Samsung LED smart TV a no-brainer. (Amazon, $277)

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