Made in America. Made for college.
When Todd’s first two kids moved into dorms, they did what everyone does: raise the bed so trunks and bins can live underneath. The trade-off? A canyon behind the pillows, lost phones, and nothing solid to lean on for studying or streaming.
The fix was Todd’s Engineering.
Todd, a carpenter by trade, built the first one out of wood scraps and plywood.
Dorm by dorm, semester by semester, he refined it into what you see today: a fully engineered backrest that installs in seconds and keeps pillows (and people) where they belong.
The DORMrest™ backrest is designed and made in the USA with custom steel brackets, stainless-steel hardware, and real wood. It’s built to survive move-in mayhem, ramen incidents, mystery glitter, and that friend who thinks your bed is a couch.
What started with a simple fix is growing into a Dorm Life brand that turns college rooms into comfortable, productive spaces. One smart upgrade at a time.
Straight from the Dorm
★★★★★Peace of mind for me, comfort for my son.
I sent my son off to school with DORMrest's backrest, and I’m glad I did. He’s always been a late-night reader, and now he can actually sit up without wrecking his back. It feels good knowing he’s more comfortable.Karen & John, Parents of a freshman
Indiana
★★★★★Strong, simple, and perfect for late nights.
I’m not handy at all, but installing the DORMrest backrest was ridiculously easy. No tools, no stress. It’s solid and doesn’t budge when I lean back, even during those 3 a.m. cram sessions.
Marcus
Michigan
★★★★★Finally, a bed setup that feels like home.
I hated how my dorm bed always had that huge gap behind the pillows. With the DORMrest Headboard, I can actually sit up to study or stream without sliding down. It took me less than 5 minutes to clip on, and now my dorm actually feels comfortable.Samantha
Los Angeles, CA
★★★★★Best thing I bought for my dorm.
Hands down the best thing I got for my dorm. Most stuff is just for looks, but this actually changed how I use my bed. It was cheap, super sturdy, and now my bed’s basically my hangout spot.Sam R.
Los Angeles, CA
★★★★★Worth every penny.
We’ve spent plenty on dorm extras, but this is the one that’s actually built to last. Real wood, solid brackets, easy to install, and my daughter uses it every single day. Great price for something so durable.Robert, Parent of a sophomore
Montreal, QC
