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Dorm Essentials
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items My essentials for the dorm life as a second year student!
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appliances/electronics
storage
decor
bedding
Furniture and more
appliances/electronics
my fav electronics/appliances
I love this power strip, I use it on my desk to plug in all my lamps and fans!!
5 Outlet Surge Protector 3' Cord with USB Purple - heyday™
I'm not sure what keurig I personally have, but I LOVE having one for my hot drinks. It does also have another use which is for making cup ramen!!!!
K-Mini® Single Serve Coffee Maker
Last year I shared a fridge with my roommate, but it is 100% way better to get your own for when you get tired of dining hall food!! I am LOVING having this mini fridge this year, especially with the freezer!
Whirlpool® Compact Refrigeration
This isn't the exact one I have but I love the size, it fits perfectly on top of my fridge! (I literally took mine off the side of the road and cleaned it up lol)
Hamilton Beach Microwaves in Microwaves(17)
storage
my fav storage ideas
I've been using this one for almost 2 years now. It fits ALL my shower products nicely and has a compartment for your toothbrush and toothpaste which is an amazing addition for getting ready and unready!
2 in 1 Shower Caddy for Dorm - Room Essentials™
Okay hear me out….. I brought my own dishes to school, mainly because I'm working on reducing my plastic use, and I stick this pencil holder to my fridge and put all my utensils in it!!
Locker Pencil Holder | Magnetic & Organizer
I am LOVING these chip clips this year too!!! perfect storage for them on my fridge and they seem quite durable.
6pc Flower Magnetic Chip Bag Clip Set White - Room Essentials
I love this for food storage, but also I put my shower caddy on the top tier with a dish drying mat!
3 Tier Storage Cart: Rolling, Metal, Portable & Adjustable
I've been using this for years, even in my childhood room!! It has so many uses, right now it's under my desk holding craft supplies, supplements, and gym gear!
LENNART Drawer unit, white
This hamper is nice and easy to roll to the laundry room, and comes with a lid if you want to close it!! (I fell on mine and broke the lid last year, but it was quite helpful)
Sterilite Ultra™ Wheeled Hamper, Plastic Laundry Hamper with Handle for Easy Transport, White - Walmart.com
I like using a small bin to keep my dirty dishes out of my way till I wash them! It also helps them be less of an eyesore!
Mainstays 2-Pack Small Plastic Storage Bins, White - Walmart.com
Love using this for extra storage, I have a small tv and my Keurig on top too!
13'' 6 Cube Organizer White - Brightroom™: Decorative Bookshelf, Cubby Storage, MDF & Particle Board, 13" System Compatible
decor
my fav decor and ways to hang things!
I have a built-in cork board in my dorm and I love to make little collages through the years with memories and trinkets I've collected and pin them to it!! I just took some from my parents' house but these ones are really cute!
Push Pins
I use zip ties to secure a power strip to my bed for easy phone charging!
Main Street Ace Hardware
Love using this for hanging up pictures and posters with no damage!!
Blu-Tack Reusable Adhesive 75g
bedding
my bedding essentials for that horrible dorm mattress
I LOVE these sheet sets, I've been using them for years too. They fit a twin xl perfectly and a normal twin bed too (they have elastic for where they need to fit each mattress type)
Twin/Twin XL Microfiber Sheet Set Orange Dusk Ditsy Floral - Room Essentials™: Polyester, Botanical Pattern, 170 Thread Count
I love this kind of mattress topper, it so easy to put on; just like a fitted sheet. I even brought it home and put it on my bed at home!
EASELAND Twin XL Pillow Top Mattress Pad
I love this kind of pillowcase, been using them for YEARS.
Bedsure Satin Pillowcase Queen Set of 2
I couldn't find my exact comforter, but I recommend a lighter one for dorm life.
Twin XL : Comforters
I like having a body pillow between me and the wall (it's easy to slip between the bed and the wall without).
Amazon Best Sellers: Best Body Pillows
I love getting covers for my body pillows, just because I like decorating my room to be the most “me” it can be.
Body Pillow Covers
Furniture and more
I got this sofa for under my bed this year (I had one of those circle folding chairs last year and wanted something bigger). It's the perfect size for short naps (for short girls) and amazing for when my girlfriend comes over so we can actually sit t...
Loveseats - 2 Seater Couches
I like using my ottoman as extra storage and a foot stool!
Ottomans & Storage Ottomans