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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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 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.
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 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.
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.
Montblanc01Montblanc 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.
Soylent02Soylent 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.
iRobot03Roomba 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.
Bose04Bose 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 & Branch05Boll & 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.
Dell06Dell 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.
Sonos07Sonos 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.
Apple089.7-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 Miller09Herman 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 Miller10Herman 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.
HTC11HTC 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.
Breville12Breville 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.
Clearaudio13Clear 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 Natural14Marley 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.
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David Pierce is a former senior staff writer at WIRED, covering personal technology. ... Read More
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