I just graduated – here's how I'd deck out a dorm for less with the Amazon bedding sales

These are some of the best-selling bed sheets on Amazon, with more than 240,000 five-star reviews praising their comfort and durability. For me, the biggest selling point of these sheets is their wide range of shades. Play it safe with whites and creams or mix it up with sage greens, ice blues and baby pinks.

The best affordable bed sheets just got even cheaper. For a little less than $35, you get a fitted sheet, a flat sheet, and a pillowcase made from double-brushed microfiber for silky softness. If you're planning on putting a mattress topper over your dorm bed, then I suggest you shop the extra deep pocket sheets for a more secure fit.

If you're a hot sleeper, like I am, then you'll appreciate a set of the best Amazon cooling sheets to help you sleep sweat-free. Bedsure sheets are made from rayon, derived from bamboo, which is naturally moisture-wicking and antimicrobial to bust the bacteria that breeds in warm, damp environments, such as beds.

Filled with premium polyester and finished with elegant embroidery, this Bedsure set would suit every style and complement any color palette. It's the sort of bedspread you won't grow out of − together, you could make the transition to off-campus housing or even your first apartment.

In my freshman year, I lived in one of the oldest dorms on campus. There was next to no insulation, so the room felt freezing in the winter and boiling in the summer. I could have done with a thermoregulating comforter, like this one, to keep me just the right side of cool and dry.

I cannot overstate what a good deal this is. When you shop the Amazon Prime Day bedding sales, you could save $90 on this 14-piece bed-in-a-bag set. You get a comforter, a sheet set, a towel set, a bedside caddy, a laundry bag, and even an eye mask for less than $10 per piece.

This isn't a huge discount, but it's a great product. In fact, it's the best mattress topper for dorm beds, according to our expert ranking. Filled with pressure-relieving memory foam, this ViscoSoft Mattress Topper is plush enough to soften up an old, firm bed, yet sufficiently supportive to keep your spine aligned.

Your average dorm bed is an old-fashioned innerspring mattress, replete with creaking coils that dig into your sides. Pair it with a memory foam mattress topper, like this one from Sleep Innovations, for a little more plush comfort. It's the best way to upgrade your sleep experience without replacing your mattress, which most universities won't allow you to do.

You shouldn't have to spend hundreds of dollars to get a good night's sleep. When you shop the Amazon Prime Day bedding sales, you don't have to. The IULULU Mattress Topper offers pressure relief and cooling comfort for just $44.70. The only issue is that it doesn't come with straps, so you'll need to pin it down with a fitted sheet.

I hated the thin, flat pillows my college provided. I wish I'd had something like the Sealy Molded Bed Pillow. Filled with memory foam, this pillow is made to mold to the shape of your head to lend enhanced support to your neck and shoulders. Once you lift your head, it springs right back into shape without losing any support in the center.

If you're allergic to feathers, or you prefer to purchase vegan products, then you need some sort of down alternative pillow. This one from Casper is structured around a 2" gusset for better and neck alignment and wrapped in a cooling cotton cover to enhance airflow. It's the best bet for side sleepers and hot sleepers.

The core of this pillow is filled with real goose feathers to cradle the natural curvature of the upper spine. Sure, the outer chambers are filled with polyester, but you'd be hard pressed to find a 100% down pillow for this price. The most important thing is that the fiberfill doesn't detract from the look or feel of the pillow.

Naturally moisture-wicking and antimicrobial, bamboo is the best material to safeguard against spills and stains. This mattress protector is totally waterproof to keep your bed as pristine as possible and stop any unsightly yellow stains from forming on your mattress.

College beds can be kind of gross. You never know who's been sleeping in your mattress before you and whether they took good care of their bed. You need one of the best mattress protectors to act as a barrier between your bed and your body for safe, hygienic sleep.

This mattress protector comes with a stretchable skirt to fit any depth of mattress. Made from terry cotton, it's totally free from vinyl, PVC, phthalates, and all that synthetic stuff. The SureGuard Mattress Protector is actually GREENGUARD Gold certified free from toxic chemicals for cleaner, deeper sleep.