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Dorm essentials
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items Must haves for your college dorm, this is a list of all my recommendations for a freshman/sophomore dorm. From: a sophomore
Sections
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Bedding
Organization
Decor
Miscellaneous
Communal bathroom…
Bedding
Pillow for when you are sitting up in bed! Great for doing homework or reading.
NTBED Reading Pillow Faux Fur Bed Wedge Standard Bedrest Backrest with Arms Back Support Ivory
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NEED a mattress topper for a dorm bed, make sure to get twin XL
Memory Foam Mattress Topper, 2 inches Twin XL Size Mattress Pad
Love my weighted blanket, perfect for cold nights in the dorm
50"x70" 12lbs Weighted Blanket Gray - Room Essentials™
Great for hair and skin and so comfy and smooth!
Satin Pillowcases Queen 2 Pack with Envelope Closure, White Silk Pillow Cases Set of 2, Pillow Covers 20×30inch.
Organization
Best purchase if you don't have a nightstand, great for holding snacks, water bottles, pills, propping up charger cables.
Bedside Caddy, Large Size Bedside Storage Organizer, Hanging Bag Holder with Pockets for Bedroom
Great for organizing makeup on your desk (won't have a lot of space)
Makeup Organizers, Large Capacity Desk Organizer with Drawers, Make Up Organizers and Storage
Great for organizing closet space - I use mine for my folded sweatshirts and the drawers for socks!
Multifunctional Hanging Organizer with Drawer Insert
Less talked about way to save space in the closet - you can hang 7 hangers on one of these
6 Pack Closet Hangers Organizers, Space Saver Clothes Hangers, Metal Chain Clothes Hanger Organizer with 7 Slots for Adult, Children
Fits under my bed to hold all my random hair and beauty supplies!
4 Drawer Plastic Storage Organizer, Portable Utility Drawers, Universal Storage
This is a must for storage, step stool to get on bed, and an extra seat!!
Mainstays Collapsible Storage Ottoman, Gray - Walmart.com
SOOO nice to keep chargers from falling all the time!
SmiLife Adhesive Cable Clips, 9 PCS White
Decor
Great for adding a little light to the room and making a wall a lot more exciting.
Curtain Lights, Fairy Lights Plug In with Remote 19.6ft x 9.8ft
Plain corkboard - can add pictures, postcards, ribbons, etc (I make mine a photo collage of me and my family and high schools friends)
17 x 23 in. Cork Bulletin Board, Natural Maple Wood-Style Frame
Cute boho gold moon phase hanging wall decor
Gold Metal Moon Phase Wall Hanging: Boho Chic Garland Decor
Cute lamp for desk or nightstand! Any sort of soft lighting to avoid the overhead light is great!
Mini Faux Wood Accent Table Lamp with Pleated Shade Dark - Room Essentials™
This lamp is so cute!
Touch Lamp - Rainbow Cream Floral
Miscellaneous
Fan cause room will get hot and stuffy and background noise is nice. This works great for me but people rave about the WooZoo
Honeywell TurboForce Table Air Circulator Fan Black HT900: Portable Desk Fan, Quiet Operation, Adjustable Tilt, 3 Speeds
Oscillating WOOZOO fan that people at school LOVE
IRIS WOOZOO Oscillating Fan with Timer 3 Speed Settings
You need a pair of slippers for walking around the dorm, way easier than actually putting on shoes
dluxe by dearfoams Women's Carol Slippers - Gray S
Waterproof speaker is a must!! Either for showering or just hanging out in your room it’s perfect
JBL Go 3
A makeup mirror for your desk or great to have. This one is perfectly compact and won’t take up lots of space - comes in white, pink, and black!
Makeup Mirror Trifold Portable Leather with Lights w/ Adjustable Brightness Magnification, White
There will NOT be enough plugs in the dorm so a power strip is needed
6-Outlet Surge Protector with 4' Extension Cord 720J - dealworthy™ White: LED, Circuit Breaker, Grounded
You may think a 10 ft charger is excessive… it is not and very much needed - USBC to USBC
KYEHD Phone cables
Phone charger for USB A to USB C! Trust me 10 ft is needed
etguuds 10ft USB A to USB C Cable 2-Pack
Overlooked but so helpful for move in or if your door locks then to keep it open for friends!
Super Sliders Heavy Duty Non-Skid Door Stop, Rubber Wedge Design for Secure Grip on All Floor Types – 1-Pack, Brown (5-3/8 inch x 2-1/4 inch x 1 inch)
This laundry bag is great cause it has pockets and a few different carrying straps, by the end of the year you will be grateful to be able to wear it as a backpack
Canvas Backpack Laundry Bag - Brightroom™: Linen Backpack Hamper, 50L Capacity, Multipurpose, Beige, 1 Handle
Communal bathroom…
Shower shoes are a MUST! These work great for me
BERANMEY Comfort Non-Slip Lightweight Cloud Sandals Slippers for Women and Men Pillow House Slippers Shower Shoes Indoor Slides Bathroom Ultimate Thick Sole Indoor Easy to Clean - Walmart.com
This shower caddy is so cute and perfect for the communal showers - make sure u get a fun color it doesn’t have to match anything!
Siaomo Mesh Shower Caddy,Tote Bag for College Dorm,Bathroom,8 Pocket Basket,Quick Dry - Purple - Walmart Business Supplies
Great robe for walking back to your room after a shower!
Women's Sonoma Goods For Life® Long Plush Wrap Robe
NEED: I bought one of these to put my wet shower caddy on after showers so I couldn’t get the floor wet!!
16"x 18" Drying Mat Dark Gray - Brightroom™: Polyester, Machine Washable, Dish Drying Mat
Super cute towel set!
Beautiful by Drew Barrymore 6-Piece Dot Bath Towel Set, Soft 100% Cotton, Rose Pink - Walmart.com