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Ultimate Dorm Room Essentials: Everything You Actually Need From Somebody Who Bought Too Much
18 items
By
Andrea McMahon
No fluff - just the smartest picks for small-space living
Sections
6
Bedding Must-Haves
Space-Saving Solutions
Mini Kitchen Setup
Bath & Shower
Lighting & Ambiance
Tech & Organization
Bedding Must-Haves
Dorm mattresses are notoriously awful - this saves your back
Linenspa 3 Inch Gel Infused Memory Foam Topper Twin
Holds phone, books, glasses + has USB port for charging
Bedside Caddy with Charging Port
Includes sheets, comforter, and under-bed storage pockets
Twin XL Dorm Bed Set (with storage pockets)
Space-Saving Solutions
Store shoes, snacks, toiletries - saves floor space
Over-Door Shoe Organizer (24 Pockets)
For studying in bed or floor lounging
Folding Lap Table
Mobile storage for snacks, school supplies, beauty products
3 Tier Cart
Mini Kitchen Setup
Big enough for drinks + frozen meals
Mini Fridge with Freezer (3.5 cu ft)
For ramen, tea, coffee - folds flat when not in use
Collapsible Electric Kettle
2-in-1 to save space (check dorm rules first)
Microwave/Toaster Oven Combo
Bath & Shower
Hangs on showerhead - no wet floors
Waterproof Shower Caddy with Hook
Dries fast + doesn't smell mildewy
Quick-Dry Microfiber Towel Set
Dorm showers are... questionable
Shower Shoes
Lighting & Ambiance
Customizable lighting that sticks to walls
LED Strip Lights With Remote
Saves desk space + charges your phone
Clip-On Bedside Lamp with USB
Blocks noisy roommates/hallway sounds
Portable Sound Machine
Tech & Organization
Dorms never have enough outlets
10 Outlet Power Bar
Maximize every inch of space
Under Bed Storage Boxes
Track assignments without cluttering your desk
Dry Erase Calendar
