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Back-to-School Dorm Essentials & Apartment Must-Haves for Small Spaces

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Getting ready for college or university? This list of dorm essentials has everything you need to make your space cozy, organized, and stress-free. From storage hacks and study must-haves to everyday home items, these picks are perfect for small space...
 
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Light Bulb is not included. Great for small space.
Torchiere Floor Lamp - Room Essentials™
 
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Great product for a great value.
10.5" Plastic Dinner Plate - Room Essentials™
 
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Must have cereal bowl for a low price.
33.5 fl oz Cereal Bowl - Room Essentials™
 
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“Fabric shower caddy tote with handles keeps your shower accessories organized.”
Mesh Shower Caddy - Room Essentials™
 
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Great for organizing for products in the shower.
Three Tier Over the Shower Caddy Frosted - Room Essentials™
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Simple desk lamp with light bulb included.
Task Table Lamp (Includes LED Light Bulb) - Room Essentials™
 
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Bedside, or desk alarm clock. You will need this!
Timelink Rubber Smartlight Fashion Digital LCD Alarm Clock - White
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For your personal supplies from hair products, beauty, pens, and more.
Mainstays Medium 3-Drawer Plastic Storage Cart with Wheels in Classic Mint
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3-1, you're all set.
Tide PODS Laundry Detergents Spring Meadow, 112 Count
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Soft chair for when you want to write in your journal, or read your favorite book.
Mainstays Saucer Chair, White Faux Shearling
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Stylish, and it is also a storage bin.
Mainstays Collapsible Storage Ottoman, Black - Walmart.com
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This is a must, make sure you have at least 2 and a backup.
Mainstays Comfort Complete Bed Pillow, Standard/Queen
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You will need these. Great product, great value.
Mainstays Solid 18-Piece Bath Towel Set, School Grey
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Get yourself a desk for studying, eating, and just chilling.
Mainstays Parsons Desk, White Laminated MDF
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Pair me with your beautiful desk.
Mainstays Mesh Task Chair with Plush Padded Seat, Multiple Colors
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Don't forget a waste basket.
3gal Open Vanity Waste Basket Black - Brightroom™
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For when you need to check yourself out!
13.5" x 49.5" Framed Door Mirror - Room Essentials™
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A hamper for the dirty clothes or clean clothes. You can't go wrong with this item.
2.2bu Flexible Laundry Hamper Gray - Brightroom™
 
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You can never have enough bins. Good for blankets, pillows, dishes, documents, misc and more!
20gal Latching Storage Tote Gray - Brightroom™
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A great set and at $10, it's okay if you threw them away after a year. Great value for a great price.
10pc Wood and Silicone Tool Set - Room Essentials™
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Under $25 dollars and there's enough even if you lose one or two.
20pc Teagan Flatware Silver - Room Essentials™
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This kit is a must for the dust in your house. Get it now!
Swiffer Duster Short Handle Starter Kit, 1 Handle, 5 Dusters, Unscented.
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Love this kit. Clean that floor, wall, cabinets and more with this kit. I love it!
Swiffer Sweeper 2-in-1, Dry and Wet Multi Surface Floor Cleaner, Sweeping and Mopping Starter Kit
 
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Can't say enough about this product.
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes, Crisp Lemon and Fresh Scent, 225 Count, 3 Pack
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Used it for years, it gets the work done.
Lysol Power Toilet Bowl Cleaner Gel, For Cleaning and Disinfecting, Stain Removal, 24oz (Pack of 2)
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This is a must have, I had it for years and love it for my back when I'm sitting on my bed. I would browse the internet and this supports my back. It's also great for naps.
Faux Shearling Bed Rest Pillow - Room Essentials™
 
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Not good with air mattress, get this for yourself and guest when you need it. No installation, just open it from wrappers. Wait the 48 hrs for the “full rebound” then it's ready for use!
Costway Tri-Fold Fold Down Chair Flip Out Lounger Convertible Sleeper Bed Couch Dorm New Black/Grey/Coffee
 
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A need for your desk or bedside, charge your phone and organize your pens or small items like eyeliner, lip liner.
Link Wireless Charging Stand with Dual USB Charger & Desk Organizer - Great For Dorms, Offices & More
 
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Never had any issue with this brand, you will need this mini one for your small space or office at home. With allergies and dust,  this will help with it. Please remove the plastic bag from the filter before use.
Levoit Core Mini Air Purifier
 
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Now for the bigger room in your home, get this one. Great brand and affordable, you can also control this one as it has built-in-Wifi!
Levoit Core 200s Smart True HEPA Air Purifier Gray
 
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Best set for cutting board, one for meat, one for vegs, and one for misc. Don't use the same board, wash with dish soap and dry them.
3pc Recycled Poly Essentials Cutting Board Set Blue - Figmint™
 
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Good for smoothies but you can also this to blend vegetables or meat if needed. Clean it well in-between use. There's 2 cups so one can be for smoothies/vegs and other one can be for meat.
KitchenSmith by Bella 8pc Personal Blender System
 
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If you don't have one, get one. A basic microwave is good to heat up leftovers or to make quick food or breads.
Proctor Silex 700W Countertop Microwave Black
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If you can't have knives or use them, get these. They're good for cutting into your meats and vegetables for cooking. I use them for cutting into my chicken leg quarters close to the bones for marinating. And then that way the chicken will cook thoro...
BergHOFF CooknCo 3Pc Kitchen Scissor Set, Black/Grey
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Leave this case in the kitchen or in your room if you're sharing the house for when you need water.
Purified Water - 32pk/16.9 fl oz Bottles - Good & Gather™
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I love having trail mix on my desk so this is a good size. Pour some into a ziploc or storage bag and take it with you. This is a good combo of sweet, salty, and savory. If the jar is too big for your space, I pour the content into a cup for my desk.
Monster Trail Mix - 36oz - Favorite Day™
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Also, a great choice for trail mix. I love it!
Peanut Butter Monster Trail Mix - 34oz - Favorite Day™
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Received this with a giveaway that I won. Great for my mini towels and flat pouches. You can use this for anything.
13" Decorative Coiled Rope Square Base Tapered Basket Small White - Brightroom™
 
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I have a similar basket to storage my misc items from books, docs and etc.
Wave XL Curved Storage Bin - Brightroom™