The dog days of summer have arrived, but before you know it students will be back at university. Help them feel right at home with these furniture deals that can transform any dorm room to permanent residence. If you're looking for other home or dorm furnishings check out these other furniture deals.

1. 
Studio Collection 3-Piece Bedroom Set
   Vendor: Walmart
   Price: $179 with free shipping
   Lowest By: $10

   Is It Worth It? Face it, the armoire from Grandma's estate does not match the plastic milk crates and other odds-and-ends furnishing the room of a so-called adult. It's high time for items that complement one another; this affordable three-piece Editors' Choice bedroom set should do the trick. It includes a 5-drawer and a 3-drawer dressers as well as a nightstand. And while you're at it, don't you think it's time to toss out those ironic T-shirts and unsightly underwear?

2. 
Kebo Futon Sofa Bed
   Vendor: Walmart
   Price: $99 with free shipping
   Lowest By: $50

   Is It Worth It?: This next Editors' Choice deal also fits the young adult's new bedroom-set lifestyle. Use it as a modern fainting couch; and yes, you can let your buddies crash on it, too. In Red (pictured), Charcoal, or Black, it will match the rich Coffee finish of the aforementioned bedroom set. Plus, with this color scheme, it's easy to find matching pillows and a rug.

3. 
Guidecraft Teachers Rocker
   Vendor: Wayfair
   Price: $74.69 via coupon code "GC10" with free shipping
   Lowest By: $35
   Expires: August 31

   Is It Worth It?: Moving from the bedroom to the living room, this chair provides comfortable seating in even the smallest of spaces. Lightweight and comfy, we know you'll want to watch some TV in this rocker. Available in Blue (pictured), it too matches any décor.

4. 
Realspace Zuretta High-Back Vinyl Chair
   Vendor: Office Depot
   Price: $79.99 via coupon code "683550516" with free shipping
   Lowest By: $100
   Expires: August 11

   Is It Worth It?: Sure, your desk is intended for serious business, but that doesn't mean sitting in a straight-backed wooden chair with your feet firmly planted on the floor. After hours toiling at a computer, it feels great to roll away from the desk and lean back ... perhaps enough to take a little nap! This chair features tilt controls, 1-touch seat-height adjustment, dual-wheel casters, and more. And, in Espresso (pictured), it will complement other furnishings if your bedroom will be doubling as a workspace.

5. 
Mainstays Student Desk
   Vendor: Walmart
   Price: $44.88 with $9.97 s&h or free shipping on orders over $45
   Lowest By: $4

   Is It Worth It?: Although described as a "student desk," this item can serve as a workstation long after completing that last midterm paper. In Black (pictured), White, or Alder Oak, this piece, which features ample and adjustable shelving, meets a variety of needs and can complement most any bedroom or office furnishings. And, by padding your order to over $45 by picking up a few more necessities for school or work, you'll also score free shipping.