New for the Class of '29

The Dorm Editby Michele Gratch

Your first room, beautifully done. A designed dorm for the girl who wants her space to feel just as polished as the rest of her life.

Designed dorm room with lavender pillows, scalloped trim, and a built-in window seat

"the prettiest room on the hall"

About

A soft landing for your first year.

Heading to college is such an exciting milestone. It's your first time living away from home, making new friends, and creating a space that feels entirely your own. Between packing lists and endless essentials, it can quickly get overwhelming.

We believe your dorm should feel like a soft landing: comfortable, personal, and reflective of you. A well-designed space eases the transition and helps you feel at home from day one. Let us handle the details, so by July you'll be ready for move-in and the start of an unforgettable year.

Michele Gratch, founder of Michele Gratch Interiors

Meet Michele

The designer behind the edit.

Michele Gratch leads a full-service interior design studio known for layered, livable rooms full of pattern, color, and personality. With years of designing family homes (and plenty of girls' bedrooms), The Dorm Edit brings that same sense of polish (and fun) to your first space of your own.

The Michele Gratch Interiors team

Three ways to start

Free basics, the full catalogue, or a custom design.

Designed dorm room install with dusty blue scalloped headboardMost Personal

The Dorm Design Consult

$400

One-on-one with Michele to design your room top to bottom, then an easy shopping list with direct links so you can order in an afternoon.

  • A 1:1 call with Michele to align on style, function, and vibe
  • A full design presentation with mix-and-match options
  • One-stop shopping with direct links
  • Ready for July move-in

Furniture & furnishings not included. Client provides dorm measurements. By purchasing, you agree to shop through the links provided.

Dorm Life catalogue cover, Issue 01 Summer 2026Shop Solo

The Catalogue

$75

Michele's hand-picked source list. Every headboard, rug, set of bedding, drapery panel, and finishing touch we love, in one beautifully organized PDF.

  • 77 pages of products and education
  • Hundreds of products and colorways, hand-picked by Michele
  • Over a million room combinations to mix and match
  • Delivered as a digital PDF, straight to your inbox
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The Free Guide

$0

The basics plus our full dorm packing list. Everything you actually need (and nothing you don't) before move-in day.

  • The Dorm Edit basics: what every room needs
  • Our complete, room-by-room packing checklist
  • Designer tips for a polished first room
  • Delivered instantly to your inbox

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A peek inside

The catalogue, page by page.

Issue 01, Summer 2026. 77 pages of dorm finds Michele loves, organized by category and ready to shop.

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Preview pages shown. Full Issue 01 delivered as a digital PDF.

Inside the catalogue

Everything to make a room feel like home.

Every piece is hand-picked by Michele, down to the last tassel and trim. No filler, no guesswork, no scrolling for hours.

77

pages of products and education

1M+

room combinations to mix and match

100%

hand-selected by Michele herself

100s

of products and colorways

Aesthetic

Preppy.
Traditional.
A little romantic.

Think Pottery Barn Teen meets Serena & Lily, with the prints of Roller Rabbit and the spirit of Anthropologie. Monograms, scallops, bows, rattan, ginger jars: the details that make a room feel like yours.

Styled dorm desk with brass lamp, blue and white ginger jar, and scalloped corkboardCozy living corner with patterned drapery, pink pillow, and gold accents

Good to know

Frequently asked.

When should I book to be ready for move-in?+

We recommend booking by early June. By July, your full design and shopping list will be ready so everything arrives in time for an August/September move-in.

What do I need to provide?+

Your dorm room measurements, any photos or floor plans your school provides, and a sense of how you want the space to feel and function.

How does the shopping work?+

You'll receive direct links to everything in your design. Ordering is on you (so you control budget and timing), but it's organized, simple, and easy.

Is the catalogue digital or printed?+

Digital. A beautifully laid-out PDF delivered to your inbox so you can shop straight from your phone or laptop.

What schools do you work with?+

All of them! We tailor every plan to your specific dorm, wherever you're headed.

What is your cancellation and refund policy?+

Consult deposits and catalogue purchases are non-refundable once the design process has begun or the PDF has been delivered. If you need to cancel before work starts, please reach out within 48 hours of booking and we'll issue a full refund.

Ready for the prettiest room on the hall?

Tell us a little about yourself and your school. We'll take it from there.