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College must have for dorm rooms
51 items
By
Judith MaGee
Things my daughter and her roommates found helpful in their dorm room, bathroom
Sections
6
Bathroom items
Bedding
Closet organization and needs
Desk necessities
Decorative, storage,
Other things to consider
Bathroom items
For those walks to and from the shower if you have a shared shower with floor
Flip Flops For Shower
Get the best for the dorm shower your feet will thank you
Anti-Slip Dorm Shower Shoes for Teen Girls
Great for when you have to share a bathroom
Attmu Mesh Shower Caddy Portable Tote Bag
Storage is so important in your dorm bathroom.
Sywhitta 4-Tier Plastic Rolling Utility Cart
Don’t forget about your toothbrush, it needs a spot too
Best Toothbrush Holders
This soap dispenser will make your dorm bathroom sparkle
JASAI 18 Oz Clear Glass Soap Dispenser Rust Proof
If you are looking for a small solid soap dispenser this is it
Small Modern Farmhouse Striped Soap Dispenser
Young ladies can easily store their personal needs and never have to search for them
Tampon Holder Bathroom Decor with Lid
No drilling necessary have all your shower items in one spot
5-Pack Rustproof Stainless Steel Shower Caddy
If you prefer quick drying towels these are them, simply select your color
Walmart Supercenter
Large towels pack of four
Walmart Supercenter
6 pack of towels, never run out of clean towels
Utopia Towels 6 Pack Medium Bath Towels 24x48
Who wants to step out into cold slippery tile
Smiry Luxury Chenille Bathroom Rug 30x20
Bedding
Make your bed in your dorm a little more comfortable. My daughter was so glad she got this
EGO Topper 3 Inch Twin Memory Foam Mattress ...
Of course you’ll need a cozy comforter
Bedsure Twin/Twin XL Pink Comforter Set
If you prefer silky sheets these are what you need
HommxJF 4Pcs Blush Pink Silk Twin Sheet Set
Of course you don’t want to forget pillows
EIUE Hotel Collection Bed Pillows 2 Pack Queen
Sometime having something squishy is comforting
Squishmallows 12-Inch Daxxon Purple Alien
For when you just want to cuddle up while studying
Bedsure Queen Fleece Bed Blanket Grey
Plush blankets are soft and cozy
Bedsure Twin Fleece Blanket Grey 300GSM
A couple sets of sheets is a must here's
Amazon Basics Lightweight Super Soft Microfiber
For when you rather just by the entire bedding in one
CozyLux Twin XL Comforter Set 5 Pieces Dark Grey
Closet organization and needs
Hangers are a must here’s a pack of 50 that should be enough
The Home Depot
These work great for minimizing space in your dorm closet
Closet Organizers & Storage, Dorm Essentials, 6-Pack
Easy way to store your pants to save place
Closet Organizers 3 Pack Pants Storage
You are going to need a shoe wrack don’t wait like we did and have to go buy one
Small Narrow Stackable Shoe Rack Organizer
Desk necessities
Desk lamps are a must have this one has multiple outlets and usb ports.
Power Strip with LED Desk Lamp, 3 Outlets, 4 USB Ports
This organizer will hold everything you need
gianotter 4-Tier Desk Organizer with Drawers
Desk organizer with drawers
Marbrasse Pen Organizer with 2 Drawers
Everything your student might need for class work
UPIHO Black Desk Stapler & Tape Set
Perfect desk fan for when you need a quick cool off
JZCreater USB Mini Desk Fan, 360° Rotation
For when you need encouragement( not a must have )
Mental Health Things I Can Control Mindfulness Decor
Who doesn’t love sticky notes
Mr. Pen Bible Sticky Notes Set, 410 Pack
For when you need to highlight to go back to important parts of book
BIC Brite Liner Highlighters, Chisel Tip, 5-Pack
Of course pens are a must here's
Linbsunne Black Ballpoint Pens 1mm Medium
Keep your laptop from sliding around
Aothia Leather Desk Pad Protector & Mouse Pad
Decorative, storage,
Great for holding your phone, book or water bottle
BedShelfie Bedside Shelf for Bunk Bed & Dorm
For anything you want within reach by your bed
Floating Bedside Wall Mount Shelves Organizer
Won’t damage the wall. Shelves for your photos, various items
Love-KANKEI Floating Shelves Wall Mounted Set of 2
No damage can hold glasses keys ID wallet and so much more
Bedside Shelf Wall Mount Adhesive Organizer
You will need hooks in bathroom, closet and room
Command Variety Pack - 10 Pairs Picture Hanging Strips, 6 Wire
These are great for holding bags
Command Large Utility Hooks, 7 Hooks, 12 Strips
Great for holding napkins, paper towels,plates, utensils
Lafulling Mini Fridge Caddy Organizer Bag
These are great for holding extra bedding, towels
Ornavo Small Foldable Linen Storage Ottoman
Some string lights are always a nice touch
Tenmiro 100ft LED Lights Music Sync
Other things to consider
Having a laundry bag makes it easy to carry all of your laundry needs with your laundry
Dalykate Backpack Laundry Bag, ...
Of course laundry is better in a basket then floor
Walmart Supercenter
Surge protection for all the plugs for may need
Walmart Supercenter
They will need to wash those utensils plates bowls
Dorm Room All Inclusive Kitchen Cleaning Kit
Consider a lightweight vacuum for keeping that floor clean
Walmart Supercenter
Great for disinfecting and cleaning up
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack, Bleach Free Cleaning Wipes, 75 Count ...
