What is the definitive guide to Natasha Nicholes's College Move-In shopping strategy at At Home Stores?

Start with function: Bedding, storage, lighting, laundry, and a few kitchen basics come first. List what’s provided by the school so you don’t double-buy.

Shop by zone: sleep (comforter, pillows, mattress pad), study (lamp, desk organizer), storage (under‑bed bins, hooks, baskets), “homey stuff” (throw pillows, rug, wall art).

Pick a simple color palette that your student likes, then let At Home’s aisles fill in the blanks with textures and patterns.

Expect “mom detours”: I always wander into my own favorite aisles, so I build that browsing time into the trip instead of fighting it.