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🏡✨ College Dorm & Apartment Must-Haves ✨🏡
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items Moving into your dorm or first college apartment? I’ve got you covered! This list is packed with all the essentials you actually need to stay cozy, organized, and on top of your game — whether you're living on campus or off. I’ve broken everything do...
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🛏 Cozy Crash Zone (Bedding)
🍳 Mini Chef Must-Haves (Kitchen)
🚿 Shower Power & Bathroom Bliss (Bathroom)
🧺 Closet Goals & Laundry Life (Laundry/Closet)
🪩 Dormcore Décor (Decor)
📦 Storage That Slays (Storage)
🛏 Cozy Crash Zone (Bedding)
Comfort is key! From mattress toppers to soft throw blankets, these bedding essentials will turn any dorm bed into your favorite cozy spot. Think warm, layered, and perfect for late-night study sessions or Netflix marathons.
This throw blanket is to DIE for! The fleece is so soft and the perfect touch of color for your bed!
Kohls - Marcielo Leopard Fleece Throw Blanket 50 By 60 Inches
I have these sheets in black and I love them even more because they came with a carrying case and pillow cases.
Kohls - Ultra Soft Sheet Set Pillowcases
Everyone needs a body pillow to lay against the headboard of their bed!
Kohls - The Big One® Body Pillow
I bought this in black for a pillow case for my body pillow. the most adorable dainty case ever. This is the same type of material the bed sheets are so it blends in perfectly.
Kohls - Microfiber Ruffle Body Pillowcases
I have two of these to go on my bed in front of my body pillow. Nobody can ever have too many pillows…
Target - Standard Firm Machine Washable Bed Pillow - Room Essentials™
🍳 Mini Chef Must-Haves (Kitchen)
Even if you're not a master chef, you'll need these basics. This section has my go-to mini appliances, dishes, and cooking tools to make quick meals, midnight snacks, and everything in between super easy.
can't wait to use this. saves so much space with the detachable handle. bought it in black so that they do not get stained
Walmart - 6 Pcs Nonstick Pots and Pans with Removable Handle Dishwasher and Oven Safe
These are my favorite! Super practical, sleek, and modern. Ideal for college students on a time crunch since these are microwave and dishwasher safe!
Target - 12pc Stoneware Avesta Dinnerware Set Black, Microwave & Dishwasher Safe
These are so sleek and modern. With my black Dinnerware it flawlessly ties it all together making college-tier meals feel more elevated.
Walmart - 16-Piece Modern Silverware Set, Stainless Steel Flatware Set Service for 4,
🚿 Shower Power & Bathroom Bliss (Bathroom)
Shower caddies, towel sets, and smart storage — this list keeps your bathroom routine stress-free and sanitary. Perfect for shared bathrooms or a private setup, these picks help you stay fresh and organized.
This is the most adorable ruffle shower curtain for such a reasonable price!
Kohls - Madison Park Hope Ruffle Shower Curtain
You NEED a clear shower liner to protect your floors and decorative curtain. Having something mold/mildew resistant is super key since bathrooms hold so much moisture.
Walmart - PEVA Plastic Shower Curtain Liner Clear with Magnets, Lightweight -72" x 72"
This bath math is the most trendy chic bath mat on the market right now! The first thing I noticed was how sharp the lettering was and how soft the mat was as well.
Amazon - Get Naked Bath Mat 31" x 20"
Simple and practical. Make sure there are hooks on either side, one for the liner and the other for a decorative curtain!
Walmart - Shower Curtain Hooks Rings, Rust-Resistant
The most practical little trash can for your bathroom for all makeup wipes, feminine products, and so much more!
Target - 1.6gal Round Step Trash Can
🧺 Closet Goals & Laundry Life (Laundry/Closet)
From hampers that hide the mess to space-saving closet hacks, this section has everything you need to keep your wardrobe clean and your outfits ready to go. Bonus: I included products that actually help with that never-ending laundry pile.
Lasts so long since you only need a tiny bit of product to make a big difference! So many different scents to choose from.
Bath & Body Works - Laundry Scent Boosters
These are my HOLY GRAIL! I always separate undergarments and socks when I wash because the dorm wash and dryers EAT those small things up.
Amazon 7Pcs Mesh Laundry Bags for Delicates
This is THE hamper you need. Rolling so you don't have to carry it up and down floors, extendable handle for the tall ones so you don't have to bend over backwards to do your laundry.
Walmart - Wheeled Hamper Plastic
🪩 Dormcore Décor (Decor)
Make your space feel like you. This section has everything that adds personality and aesthetic — from wall art and decorative candles to mirrors and statement pieces. Cute, cozy, and totally dorm-safe.
so so cute for a coffee table tray for TV remotes, candles, other decor
Kohls - Black Scallop Tray Table Decor
This candle is so elegant and beautiful as a decorative piece, I put this on my coffee table tray with my remotes.
Walmart - Woman Body Candle
These look so beautiful hanging above my bed, it is so aesthetic and really adds to the chic Cheetah print I want for my room.
Leopard Print Wall Art Set of 6, 8x10
📦 Storage That Slays (Storage)
Small space? No problem. These are the smartest storage solutions I swear by — under-bed bins, shelf organizers, drawer dividers, and more to keep your stuff neat without sacrificing style.
Have these exact ones, helps so so much with organizing makeup, small loose office supplies, and so much more!
Five Below - Drawer Organizers Set 12-Count
I use my rolling cart to organize my medicine, self care products, and so so much more. Definitely a must have!
Walmart - 3-Tier Metal Rolling Cart
100% recommend since it doesn't take up floor space! Ideal to hang on doors or off the end of your bed, if your bed is bunked or lofted. I suggest getting black over any lighter color, shoes are dirty and will inevitably make the shoe rack dirty afte...
Walmart - Pocket Over the Door Shoe Organizer, Hang on Doors
I had this for my bunked bed last year and I loved it so much I am going to use it again this year! It attaches to your bed frame so easily and the cup holder and tray itself is big and strong enough to hold my FULL Stanley.
Folding Bedside Shelf Bunk Bed Organizer
🧼 Mess? Never Heard of Her (Cleaning)
Yes, you will need to clean your space. 😅 Here are my favorite dorm/apartment-friendly cleaning products — easy to use, keep your place smelling good, and (most importantly) they actually work.
This smells so so good, perfect for surface cleaning counters, your desk, or bathroom sink.
Target - Method Citron Antibacterial All Purpose Cleaner
Keeps your toilet smelling so fresh so matter what is going on!
Target - Scrubbing Bubbles Gel Toilet Cleaning Stamp - 1.34oz/6ct
Something you won't think you need until it's too late. Dirty makeup mirror, bathroom mirror, full length mirror? No Problem! I recommend this type of Windex for indoor purposes, I feel as though your standard “blue” Windex scent lingers and I person...
Target - Windex Crystal Rain Scent Ammonia-Free Glass Cleaner Spray
I love this over your standard toilet brush that holds SO much bacteria! Super small to fit in small college apartments.
Target - Clorox ToiletWand Disposable Toilet Cleaning System - ToiletWand Storage Caddy and 6 Refill Heads
More refills for your toilet cleaning wand, a toilet can never be too clean!
Target - Clorox ToiletWand Disinfecting Refills Disposable Wand Heads - Original Scent - 10ct
As someone who swore by a Swifter… this is hands down way better! Not to mention the extendable handle to reach all surfaces, even your walls if you ever want to wash those!
Target - O-Cedar EasyWring Spin Mop and Bucket System