StyleNest have teamed up with John Lewis to bring you the top ten university essentials to help make your teen’s transition that bit more comfortable.
Leaving home for the first time isn’t easy for anyone, so take this opportunity to bond before you set them free with StyleNest’s roundup of the best university essentials. From bedding to the all-essential alarm clock, ensure your kid has the coolest digs on campus with our pick of the best from John Lewis.

Ella Doran Portable Record Player Cushion
Add a touch of quirky cool to your uni-goers new digs with this fun retro record player print cushion.


Retro Skittles Alarm Clock
With no mum on hand to wrestle your angsty teen out of bed, this retro skittles alarm clock is going to be a fundamental bedroom staple to ensure your not so little one doesn’t miss their lectures.


Mosaic Duvet Cover & Pillowcase Set
Ensure their bedding gives them the comforts of home when nursing those Fresher week hangovers. This colourful set is cosy and comfy but will also give a punch of energy to get back into gear.


J-Me Rewind Tape and Desk Tidy
Add a touch of play to your budding scholar’s desk with this fun and novelty desk tidy, leaving your desk mess free and full of fun.


Knock Knock What To Eat Notepad
We all know that nutritious mealtimes become practically non-existent when going to university with pizza, beans on toast and cereal for breakfast, lunch and dinner taking the place of veggies. Ensure your pride and joy plan cheap and easy meals with this What To Eat Notepad for a fun way to kick start cooking and ensure healthy eating.


Dermot LED Clip Light in Chrome
Ensure maximum concentration for bedtime reading or late night cramming for finals with this stylish and energy efficient LED clip on lamp.


Keri Bevan Bottle Tops Print
Student halls can often be dull and bleak, so add a flash of colour and put your personal stamp on your room with this Keri Bevan Bottle Tops print for striking and fun piece of artwork, which will help to fill the walls.


John Lewis The Basics Dexter Office Desk
Contemporary, practical and compact, this simplistic desk makes for the perfect workspace to study hard and get that degree.


3-in-1 Laundry Bag
Don’t kid yourself…just because they’ve gone to university, it doesn’t mean you still won’t be doing their laundry. So, make life easy for everyone with this 3-in-1 laundry bag – perfect for transporting washing home on the weekends.


Jasper Dining Chair
Transform your teen’s room into the social stopover, ensuring there is a seat for everyone with this bright and colourful chair as well as being practical for studying.

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