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College Dorm Room Must Haves
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items I’m on my third child in college - so I’ve done my fair share of shopping and organizing tiny rooms! Here are our must haves.
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Organization
Decor
Organization
We buy a new one of these every year - they store a TON of shoes but they get stinky!
Over the Door : Closet Shoe Rack and Storage Solutions
My girl had this on her nightstand next to her lofted dorm bed so her charger didn't keep falling to the floor. Easy little hack!
Vivitar 2pk Cable Organizer - Molded Cats
Perfect for storing makeup and toiletries! Love the purple pop of color.
3 Tier Utility Cart Lavender -Brightroom™
This is our favorite hamper and I’ve bought them for two of my kids - the wheels make it so easy to just roll the hamper into the elevator and down to the laundry room!
BR Rolling Hamper White with Daydream Green Handles - Brightroom™
I’ve used these in my kids apartments with bins inside for purses, socks, you name it.
11" 6 Cube Book Shelf White - Brightroom™
These are the best bargain. My daughter used this under her lofted dorm bed for pajamas - and my other daughter used this as a nightstand in her dorm! Super versatile and inexpensive.
3 Drawer Wide Tower White - Brightroom™
My daughter had this in her dorm behind her wardrobe door - it was surprise sturdy and fit every item of jewelry she owned (no small feat!)
Costway Wall Door Mounted Mirror Jewelry Cabinet Organizer w/LED Light
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These are great for under the bed - we stored out of season clothing in one and the other one was her “party bin” - whatever that means 😎😎
Underbed Fabric Bin with Lid Light Gray - Brightroom™
All three kids used some variation and size of these bins for toiletries under the sink or in their closet. We literally transported them with the contents inside, in a blue IKEA bag. So easy.
Y-Weave Small Decorative Storage Basket Translucent - Brightroom™: Portable, Stackable Plastic Bin, Clear Rectangle
These are great for large drawers to help keep items inside organized - athletic socks vs tall socks, bras vs underwear, etc.
Set of 2 Plastic Drawer Dividers White - Brightroom™: Organizer for Clothes, Dresser Separator, ABS Material
Fun fact - you can hang curtains with these. Just put the rod in between them. No nails necessary. 🤯
Command Broom & Mop Gripper 2 Grippers - 4 Strips/Pack
Robes, towels, purses, hats - you can save space by hanging these on the walls.
Command College Dorm Kit: Adhesive Hooks & Hangers, 42-Piece Set, Plastic, White
My son’s roommate had this on his closet door - genius! Grabbing one for my son now!
Jokari Hanging Organizer 16 Hook Cap Rack Over Closet Door for Baseball Caps and Accessories, 2 Pack
These are awesome for bunk beds, or lofted beds where you can't put a nightstand.
Bedside Storage Caddy
I truly couldn't move my children without these bags. They are so sturdy and they fit EVERYTHING. They hold up in storage units, on planes, you name it. Could not live without them!
6 Pack Extra Large Moving Bags with Zippers & Carrying Handles, Heavy-Duty Storage Tote for Space Saving Moving Storage
Decor
These are the least expensive and easiest way to decorate a dorm/apartment. You can choose to frame them with inexpensive gold frames from Amazon, or just tape them straight to the wall. So cute and easy!
Custom College Dorm Prints for Any University
Boys love to hang a flag - and from what I've seen they just love to simply hang a flag of their home state and/or their major league football team/baseball team. Easy to hang too!
Anley 3x5 Foot Florida State Polyester Flag - FL State Flags
These skirts are a cute way to dress up an ugly, old dorm desk. You can also get glass cut for the top of the desk at a local glasscutter.
Decorator Desk Skirt
LED signs are nice for dorm rooms because they create a "vibe" at night.
DON'T QUIT/DO IT Blue Bright Neon Sign Light Gym/Work Space/Man Cave/Dorm Decor