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college dorm room essentials
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items things you might be forgetting for your dorm room that I have found to be super handy as a second year college student!
simple, but effective
Brita
the absolute best if your bed is lofted
Bedside Caddy
so good for dorms, I put mine on my desk as my lamp for doing homework and such. got so many compliments on how good my room smelled!
Candle Lamp Warmer
as a girl who wanted to bring all her clothes from home, this saved me so many times
Pipishell 6-Shelf Hanging Closet Organizer
don’t give into the Amazon rolling ones or the laundry bags, I know this one takes up space but you will HATE doing laundry any other way
BR Rolling Hamper White with Daydream Green Handles - Brightroom™
this is the literally the most basic mattress topper out there, but everyone who sat on my bed thought it was so comfy. Highly recommend
Lucid 2" Cooling Gel with Aloe Plush Memory Foam Mattress Topper, Twin-XL - Walmart.com
I got the 4 shelf and it fits perfect under my bed. Absolutely love love love
KALLAX shelving units
a perfect staple. good quality at a good price. perfect for the odds and ends on your dorm or apartment. I have the light yellow color and it’s gorggg!!
11" Fabric Bin Yellow - Brightroom™
you need one of things! so versatile, you can put make up, food, clothes literally whatever you want! and the best part is you will use it again and again and again everywhere you live because it’s good quality!!
3 Tier Metal Utility Cart White - Brightroom™: Rolling Storage Trolley with Wheels, Powder-Coated Steel, 31.3" Height
a good quality storage ottoman is actually very important. its multiple purpose which is cruicial in a dorm
Latitude Run® Storage Ottoman Cube, Flowers Shaped Ottomans With Storage Foot Stool Footrest For Lving Room, Boucle Ottoman Seat For Dorm Room,Faux Teddy Fur, Cream White. | Wayfair
another simple thing, but I seriously use mine everyday and its so convenient to carry everywhere and not worry about spillage.
32 oz Wide Mouth with Flex Straw Cap
okay you are going to say, “this is stupid” or “I don't want to do dishes”. NO, you NEED this. there were so many times I didn't want to leave my room or came home after a night out or whatever it was I made pasta. best part is, PASTA IS CHEAP. get some cheap sauce and you've got a great comfort meal. DON'T SLEEP ON THIS PRODUCT!!!
The Original Fasta Pasta Microwave Cooker w Lid & Built-in Strainer- No More Waiting for Water to Boil, Al Dente Pasta Every time- Patented Design
if you don’t want to be sick every 2 days, you will need one of these. just made the air feel so much cleaner as well
Levoit Core Mini Air Purifier with Night Light Cream White
this collapsing bucket is really good for cleaning, carrying things, I used it for so many random things. It’s one of those things you have at home and don’t think about needing in college, but it has been so so handy for me!!
SAMMART 10L (2.6 Gallon) Collapsible Plastic Bucket - Foldable Round Tub with Handle, White/Ceramic Blue