ReStore Catalog for College Students

Moving away to college is exciting and maybe a little overwhelming. Maybe you're settling into a dorm or sharing your first apartment with roommates. In any situation, ReStore makes furnishing a new space fun, easy, and cost-effective.

Find affordable furniture, home essentials, must-have tools, and one-of-a-kind décor that helps your new space feel like home without stretching your budget. Here are the top items college students and apartment-renters can find at ReStore!

Furniture That Fits Your Budget (and Your Personality)

Most college students or young renters aren't shopping for their forever furniture. You're looking for pieces that are affordable, functional, and maybe a little cooler than the standard big-box options everyone else has.

ReStore's inventory changes every day, so every visit is a treasure hunt. You might find a dining table that's ideal for study sessions or game nights. Or, a retro side table that's a good conversation starter. Some of the most popular furnishing you'll find at ReStore include:

• Coffee tables
• Dining tables and chairs
• End/bedside tables
• Couches
• Loveseats
• Armchairs
• Bed frames

• Dressers 

Storage for Small Spaces

When living in a dorm or apartment, you want to make the most of every square inch, and that means using creative storage solutions to maximize your space. ReStore is full of products to help you stay organized and keep clutter to a minimum.

Browse bookshelves, cube organizers, storage cabinets, dressers, nightstands, and tables that add both style and function. ReStore also often carries closet organizers, shower organizers, shoe storage racks, baskets, and bins.

Light Up Your Study Space

Good lighting can completely change the feel of any room! ReStore's ever-changing selection of lighting fixtures means you'll always discover something unique. You may find the perfect floor lamp or a lamp with a little vintage personality. Need light bulbs, too? We've got plenty of those, including LEDs.

Build Your First Toolbox

Every dorm room or apartment should have a basic toolkit. Sooner or later you'll be assembling furniture, hanging pictures, tightening loose screws, or helping your roommate fix something. And tools don't have to be pretty; they just need to work.

At Restore, look for essentials like:

• Hammer
• Phillips and flathead screwdrivers
• Tape measure
• Adjustable wrench
• Allen wrench
• Needle-nose pliers
• Level
• Flashlight
• Box cutter
• Duct tape
• Super glue
• Utility gloves

Having these basic items on hand will literally come in handy. You'll use them more than you think!

Stock Up on Everyday Essentials

ReStore often carries everyday household supplies that never go out of style, like:

• Hand soap
• Dish soap
• Hand sanitizer
• Disposable gloves
• Cleaning wipes
• Sponges
• Spray bottles
• Paper towels

Your roommates will definitely appreciate having a cleaning kit ready to go.

Mini Fridges, Extension Cords, and More

ReStore regularly carries practical items that can be helpful when you're going back to school or starting over in a smaller space. Think mini fridges for snacks and drinks, extension cords to keep your tech connected, batteries for smoke detectors, ear plugs (for noisy roommates), and lap blankets for cozy comfort.

Add Some Personality with Décor 

The best rooms reflect the people who live there. ReStore carries donated décor, and a wide variety of it! Browse mirrors, artwork, rugs, welcome mats, decorative accents, vases, cutting boards, curtains, and other pieces to create a space that feels uniquely yours.

If your dorm or apartment allows painting, don't forget to check out our paint selection. We carry a variety of colors along with brushes, rollers, painter's tape, and trays to help you tackle your project.

Pro Tip: When you're finished painting, bring any leftover paint back to ReStore and we'll recycle it responsibly.

Every Visit is Different

No two (or three) ReStore visits are ever the same. Our inventory changes daily because everything is donated by generous individuals and businesses throughout the Twin Cities. Every trip is an opportunity to discover something unexpected and score an amazing deal.

Stop by one of our three Twin Cities ReStore locations. You never know what you'll find, but you'll always leave knowing your purchase gave good items a second life and helped support affordable homeownership in your local community.