College apartments are not always known for providing exorbitant amounts of space. Knowing how to utilize the space available is helpful in creating a unique, comfortable and convenient living environment. Luckily, there are plenty of gear & gadgets on the market to assist you in your decor endeavors. Here are some must-have essentials for any college student.
Elite Cuisine 3-in-1 Multifunction Breakfast Station
Compact and easy to clean, the MaxiMatic EBK-200 Elite Cuisine 3-in-1 Breakfast Station features a toaster oven with a 15-minute timer control and indicator light, a four-cup-capacity coffee maker with a swing-out filter compartment and a six-inch-diameter frying griddle, perfect for frying eggs and other breakfast foods.
USB Desktop Aquarium
A treat for any desk, the USB Desktop Aquarium provides storage, convenience and allure – once you add the fish. The all-in-one aquarium Mini includes a fish tank with running water (recirculating), USB power connector, LCD alarm clock with time/date/temperature/snooze and countdown timer, dual compartment desk organizer and color changing LED interior lights.
Digger Mechanical Paperweight
Fun and practical, the Digger lets you bulldoze through tasks, designed to move tough assignments right off your desk. Also helpful for storing paperclips (so you don’t have to dig for them), a pencil holder sharpener, and sticky note dispenser.
The Laundry Pod
Measuring over a foot in height, width and circumference, the $100 Laundry POD uses less than five gallons of water and zero electricity. Add clothes, water, and a bit of detergent, spin the load (physically) for a few minutes to let everything soak in, drain, rinse, drain once more and hang up your clothes on a rack to dry.
The College Recliner
The College Recliner in Aqua provides comfortable seating and folds down flat for easy storage. The comfort of this College Recliner starts with its fabric – made of super soft Microfiber – for a soft, luxurious seating, fitting of a studious mind.
Hot Logic Mini-Mac Personal Portable Oven
A personal, portable oven, the Hot Logic Mini provides fresh-cooked hot meals, reheated meals or perfectly cooked prepackaged meals anywhere. The Hot Logic Mini slowly and evenly heats your meal to preserve moisture and enhance flavor.
Hamilton Beach Breakfast Sandwich Maker
Experience a hot, homemade breakfast sandwich in under 5 minutes with the Hamilton Beach Breakfast Sandwich Maker. Place the ingredients inside, build the base of your sandwich in the bottom layer, place the egg on the cooking plate and close the lid.
Urban Shelf
A handy storage device, the Urban Shelf is designed to hold gadgets and other essentials on a stable, easily foldable platform, held in place with a mattress, sofa or futon.
QFX’s Bluetooth Cabinet Speaker
Streaming your favorite songs wirelessly, the built-in amplifier also includes NFC/USB/SD playback and an FM tuner. The quad 10-inch woofers and dual 1-inch tweeters blasts 5000W of raw music power while RGB LED panels and dual disco lights pulse to the beat.
Aglow Dorm Clip Lamp
Low-priced, the Aglow Dorm Clip Lamp comes in handy when you’re reading, whether at your dorm desk or in your dorm bed. Since you can adjust its angle, you can also allow it to help light up your whole room.
Keg Urinal
The Keg Urinal is made from brand new stainless kegs. The kegs will be cut, trimmed and wall brackets added. The top and bottom will have a threaded stem to accept the drain and water inlet.
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