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Decorating a College Dorm?
By
Caitlin McLaughlin
Have a daughter who's going to college? Here's my guide for everything you need!
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ORGANIZATION
LINEANS/LAUNDRY
TOILETRIES
HOUSEHOLD
DECOR
ORGANIZATION
Having a calendar in college is so helpful! Keeps me organized between classes, meetings, and extra-curricular activities.
16"x20" Dry Erase Calendar Board Gold
I used these drawers all 4 years, I put them under my bed or in my closet, to use as extra storage.
3 Drawer Wide Tower Light Gray
A mini trash can is a MUST!
Step Trash Can
I lived with my fan on at college, especially at night!
Mini Fan
Having a little lamp on my desk makes it cuter but cozier when it's just a lamp on.
Sucolite Small Table Lamps; Set of 2
LINEANS/LAUNDRY
BEST laundry basket! So easy to bring laundry to and from the laundry room, when it's not next to you.
Rolling Laundry Hamper
Towel set for cheap! These are my favorite towels for college.
Soft Cotton Linen 6 Piece Towel Set
Can never go wrong with too many hangers!
Plastic Hangers
BEST purchase I made!
Gel Infused Memory Foam Mattress Topper
It's a MUST.
Lint Rollers
TOILETRIES
For those who need to use a communal bathroom, this is the easiest way to bring all the necessities back and forth.
Bathroom Caddy
Good to always have.
Ibuprofen
There's always some type of sickness/cold going around - recommend getting ahead!
One A Day Women's Multivitamin Gummies
Never hurts to have one near by!
Portable First-Aid Kit
Not the best-looking shoe, but it's a MUST when using a communal shower.
Shower Shoes
HOUSEHOLD
Best bowls when in college. Easy to clean, microwaveable, and CHEAP!
Plastic Bowls
You can never have too many outlets.
Power Strip!
Favorite cleaner to just clean off all surfaces
Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Peony Scented Multi-Surface Everyday Cleaner
My Yeti water bottle comes EVERYWHERE with me! It's a must to have at least 1 in college.
YETI
DECOR
Cheap, cute wall mirror that can be on a door or against a wall!
13.5" x 49.5" Framed Door Mirror
Cheap cute lights; make the room cozier when there on!
Plug-in Curtain String Lights
Love this mirror!!
Decorative Rustic Mirror for Walls - 16x12 inch Wood Framed Mirror
I love these shelves, they are so cute and simple, while taking up a good chunk of wall space.
Floating Hexagon Shelves, Metal Framed Gold Shelves with Wood Base
Added a little color to the kitchen in my college house.
Retro Cocktail Poster Canvas Wall Art