7 Move-In "Must Haves" For Every Ole Miss Apartment

By Savannah Woods
HottyToddy.com Contributor
With a rush of students flooding back to Oxford, move in is quickly approaching. U-Haul trucks are booked and the local Wal-Mart is wiped out. The excitement of decorating your new apartment has hit, so here are our picks and your move-in “must haves.” 

1. Ole Miss Memorabilia 

Ole Miss students know what it means to have school pride with “Hotty Toddy, Gosh Almighty” being a constant buzz in Oxford. It wouldn’t be a student apartment without a display of Ole Miss memorabilia.
When picking your perfect display of school pride, the Ole Miss Bookstore has just what you are be looking for — with a display of flags, cute ‘HYDR’ signs, and much more to hang in your new apartment. 

2. A Pop Of Color

A pop of color is a must when decorating your new apartment for the school year. Fun colors from coral, to teal, to yellow can be chosen adding a whole new dimension to your design plan. A pop of color can be added with accent pillows, a fun rug or even hand towels in the kitchen. If you are trying to shop local to find these fun items, we suggest checking Marshalls, Ross or Belk here in town. 

3. Unique Furniture Pieces 

There is always one “stand out piece” in every home that is unique and different among the rest. When searching for a great vanity, dresser, desk or coffee table, Sugar Magnolia Antique Mall has tons of vintage furniture pieces that have been revitalized to give your apartment that eye catching item everyone is sure to love. 

4. Tapestries 

Tapestries are a hot item in almost every student home at Ole Miss. They are an easy and fun way to spruce up your apartment and add color with a distinct design. There are tapestries with almost every design from maps to quotes to aztec design and can be hung with just a nail and a hammer.  
Tapestries are fairly cheap and can be ordered off Amazon or Urban Outfitters and shipped right to your front steps in just a few short days. 

 

5. Bar Cart 

A bar cart is great way to add another individualized piece to your new apartment. This also frees up your kitchen counter space by designating one spot for all alcohol and wine glasses. Bar carts are often cheap and can be found at local flea markets or shops. We recommend searching at The Mustard Seed Antique Mall for that perfect table on wheels. 

6. Patio Decor 

Almost every apartment complex in Oxford gives students an outdoor living space. There are balconies, patios, or decks that can always be a fun space to add bright decor. This is the perfect space for entertaining your friends and guests when they are visiting and enjoying the outdoors. 
Whether it’s patio furniture, outdoor lighting, a grill or fun plants and flowers, The Barn Trading Company is a great local place to go pick out unique items to give your backyard space the pick-me-up it needs. 
 

7. Keurig 

This item is a little more practical than fun, but it’s an absolute essential for any college student. Whether you like coffee, tea or hot chocolate, a Keurig is perfect to have in your kitchen. This quick, no-mess coffee maker is great for your boost of caffeine and energy when heading to class early in the morning or pulling an all-nighter studying for the big exam. Keurigs come in many shapes, sizes and colors to add to any student apartment kitchen.