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a girl’s dream college dorm guide 👩🏫📚
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items Shopping for my dorm was THE most stressful thing. Every time you look up a guide there’s either too much, too little, or it’s decoration focused. This list balances decorations and things I ABSOLUTELY needed in my dorm as a girl (and just in general...
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Necessities!
Decor!
Necessities!
All the things I absolutely needed in my room
I had to reach for tools so many times last year and these always did the trick
CARTMAN 39-Piece Green Household Tool Set
I store everything in these! They hold up great
Amazon Basics Collapsible Fabric Storage Cubes Organizer with Handles, Sturdy Storage Bins for Organization, 10.5" x 10.5" x 11", Beige, 6-Pack
I plug everything in here and it’s never once failed me
Power Strip Tower Surge Protector 12 AC 4 USB
Sturdy and reliable!
Utopia Home Plastic Hangers 50 Pack Black
Makes life easy through the dorm halls 😵💫
efluky Slim Laundry Hamper with Wheels, Rolling Laundry Basket for Clothes, Small Laundry Basket for Bedroom, Dorm and Laundry Room, 60L (12.7 Gallons) Beige
This caddy is great! I can fit so much in here and have it on hand at night
Lilithye Bedside Caddy, Bedside Storage Bag Hanging Organizer for Bunk Bed | Bed Caddy with Fixed Straps and Water Bottle Holder for Home, College Dorm, Bunk Bed, Hospital Bed and Crib Bed Rails
Very good broom; easy to use
Limited-time deal: Ivandar Broom and Dustpan Set for Home, Dust pan with Long Handle, Broom with Dustpan Combo Set, for Home Kitchen Room Office Lobby Floor Use Upright Stand Up Sweeping (Gray&Green)
Made me feel so much safer when rooming with a stranger
Diversion Book Safe 9.5x6x2.2 Rose Key Lock
Always does its job
Swiffer Sweeper 2-in-1 Mops for Floor Cleaning, Dry and Wet Multi Surface Floor Cleaner, Sweeping and Mopping Starter Kit, Includes 1 Mop + 19 Refills, 20 Piece Set
Sososo comfortable
LIFCOM Satin Sheets Twin XL 3Pcs White
Trashy? 🙅♀️ Classy? 👍
TIPGO Bathroom Trash Can, 5L Gallon Small Garbage Can with Lid
ABSOLUTE NEED 👏 it gets so hot and this fan really helps to cool down the space
DREO Fan for Bedroom, Desk Air Circulator Fans with Remote, 11 Inch Table Fan for Whole Room, 65ft Powerful Airflow, 120° Vertical Manual and 90° Oscillating, 4 Speeds, 8H Timer, 25dB Quiet, Home
Saved me for all my business casual needs
OGHom Steamer for Clothes, Handheld Clothing Steamer for Garment, 240ml Big Capacity 700W Portable Travel Steam Iron (Only for 120V)
& if you don’t think you need it, I promise you do
Levoit 2.5L Top Fill Cool Mist Humidifier
Always keeps my hair in one piece 💇♀️
3Pcs Reusable Shower Cap for Women, Hair Cap for Shower, Waterproof Shower Cap with Elastic Band for Long, Thick or Curly Hair
Good quality for a small price! I’ll be using the same pair for the rest of my life
shevalues Quick Drying Shower Shoes for Women Men with Arch Support | Lightweight Pool Slides with Drain Holes Comfortable Beach Slipper Sandals for Gym College Dorms
Kept my floor from soaking after the shower! Def recommend
Yimobra Memory Foam Bath Mat, Super Soft Absorbent Bathroom Rug Non Slip, Quick Dry, Machine Washable Floor Carpet for Tub Shower, Home Decor Accessories, 24x17, Grey
Worth it if you don’t want mesh mold!
ALINK Portable Shower Caddy Basket with Handle
The most important thing! Made me feel more comfortable drinking dorm water
Brita Small 6-Cup Water Filter Pitcher, White
Decor!
The things that made it feel like home
Since open flames aren’t allowed 🤫
Engpure Candle Warmer Lamp - Candle Warmer Lamp with Timer and Dimmer Adjustable Height,Electric Wax Melt Warmer with 2 Bulbs for Scented Jar Candles Home Decor Mother's Day Gifts, Amber
Forever my favorite thing on my bed
Xiashrk Star Pillow - Soft, Plush Decorative Throw Pillow
Helped me make my walls feel like home!
Cimpress Custom Poster Printing, 11" x 17", 216 GSM, Vertical Orientation, Personalized Photo Print, Album Cover & Movie Artwork, Satin Finish, Wall Decor for Home, Gifts, Events & Business Use
Use this constantly
NewAoNaSen Lily Flower Table Lamp Green
Matches no matter where I put it 🪴🧘♀️
Mkono Fake Hanging Plant, Macrame Hanger with Pothos Vines & Pot, Ivory | Artificial Hanging Plants for Home Decor Indoor, Realistic Look, Perfect for Bedroom Bathroom Kitchen Office Boho Display
Makes the room feel so warm 🥰🥰
suddus 200 LED Curtain Lights Warm White USB
Cheap but comfy!
Exclusivo Mezcla Soft Plush Fleece Throw Blanket for Couch Ivory | Fluffy Velvet Fuzzy Blankets, Breathable Flannel Throws for Bed, Cozy Lightweight Dorm Decor for All Seasons, 50x60 Inches
I use this 24/7!
Dirket Vanity Mirror with Lights, Hollywood Lighted Makeup Mirror with 3 Color Lighting Modes and 9 Dimmable Bulbs, Detachable 5X Magnification, Smart Touch Control, 360°Rotation, White
For something a little more fun
New Mungo Get Naked Bath Mat Pink - Blush Bathroom Rugs - Bath Mat - 31" x 20"