Your Dorm Room Won’t Be Complete Without This Five Below Find (Cottagecore Vibes!)

Isabel Petrou
Isabel Petrou
Isabel is a senior at the University of Vermont studying Public Communication. She is originally from Portsmouth, Rhode Island. Her favorite things to do are going to the beach, reading, and trying new coffee shops. Her favorite thing about writing for Dorm Therapy is being able…read more
published Aug 28, 2025
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I just adore cute bedding. Comforters, bed sheets, throw blankets, quilts — these pieces center the aesthetic for the entire space. (Especially if you’re in tight quarters — in a dorm room or studio apartment, the bed is often the first piece of furniture you see!) The thing is, they can be pricey — especially for options with more detailed designs.

That’s why I’m going to shock you when I tell you this 50-inch x 60-inch cottagecore quilt throw is only $5.55 at Five Below right now. (Seriously, what can’t Five Below deliver?) 

It comes in three beautiful prints: blue and white patchwork; pink and white floral; and a fun white, pink, and red cherry print.

The blue and pink options are perfect for cottagecore fanatics, while the cherry theme is seriously on-trend for the moment, as it combines a hint of coquette vibes with a cool city aesthetic. (You could even go all-in with these fun cherry decor finds for under $20.) 

Find More Cute Cottagecore Bedding Options 

Five Below isn’t the only retailer stocking reasonably priced bedding, though. These options will help you elevate your space for $30 or less. 

This blue and white checkered quilt combines cottagecore with a coastal vibe. The quilt is machine-washable (always a win) and comes in full/queen, standard, and twin/twin XL sizes.

Stars are always such a bold, it-girl print. This blanket comes in twin/twin XL, full/queen, and king sizes, and the black and white design makes it a more neutral choice. Plus, it comes with designer (and soon-to-be Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star) Rachel Zoe’s seal of approval, which doesn’t hurt either.

If you’re more of an earthy boho person, this quilt’s floral patchwork is a dream and comes in tons of different colorways. It’s also reversible, which is a win in case one side gets damaged.

This post was a collaboration between Dorm Therapy and Apartment Therapy and originally appeared on Apartment Therapy. See it there: This Five Below Bedroom Find Is the Perfect Cottagecore Addition to Your Space (So Cozy!)

Isabel Petrou

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Isabel is a senior at the University of Vermont studying Public Communication. She is originally from Portsmouth, Rhode Island. Her favorite things to do are going to the beach, reading, and trying new coffee shops. Her favorite thing about writing for Dorm Therapy is being able to give advice to young adults embarking on their college journeys. She wishes she had something like this when she first got to college!

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