As I get ready to go back to college for my sophomore year, I figured I’d share some of my dorm essentials! On this list there are recommendations for all dorm types, plus if you have a bathroom in your dorm! A lot of these things are things that you...
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Decor
Bathroom
Cleaning
Organization
Electronics
Decor
Who said your dorm couldn’t cute and functional?
I loved decorating my calendar for each month! My roommate and I put our class schedules on here so we knew when we were busy! Also as a college athlete, I wrote down our practice times and games!
Dorm Wall Calendar
These were a gamechanger for me! Napping in between classes and sleeping in on weekends was sooo much nicer when the room was dark!
NICETOWN 100% Blackout Window Curtains
Have the conscience of curtains without nailing anything into the wall!
Tension Curtain Rods
A lot of dorm beds are lofted to accommodate extra storage under the bed, so having these made getting on and off my bed so much easier!
13 Folding Step Stool
100% need, especially for when you’re going out!
Over The Door Mirror
Perfect for makeup, skincare, or whatever else! I do recommend getting one with a light on it especially for makeup.
Desk Mirrors For Makeup
Bathroom
Recommendations for if you have a bathroom in your room or communal bathrooms!
My favorite razor! The best part is that it’s magnetic and comes with a wall mount!
The Razor Starter Kit
You never know what’s in the water at college, so these help keep your hair, skin, and body cleaner! Also helps with water pressure.
Shower Heads With Filters
Perfect whether you have a bathroom in your dorm or not!
Over The Door Towel Rack
I put two of these in my shower and the install was super easy! Keeps things off the floor and easy to access.
Command™ Bath Shower Caddy | 3M United States
Perfect to store towels, cleaning supplies, etc without leaving the bathroom!
Over-the-Toilet Storage
Cleaning
No matter what type of dorm you live in, it’s always going to get dirty.
Trust me, your room will get very dirty from tracking stuff in from your shoes or just basic dust. Cordless vacuums are a lot easier than corded ones!
Cordless Vacuums & Stick Vacs
Everything you need for cuts and bruises.
DormDoc: Dorm Medical Kit
The wet cloths are perfects for a deep clean and the dry are perfect for a quick clean!
Swiffer
Organization
Keep your things organized, especially if you like having guests over!
Perfect place to store your phone and other small things at night!
Dorm Bed Organizer
I had one of these and let me say it saved me so much space! I had one that hung on my closet rack, but you can also get one that hangs on the door!
Hanging Shoe Organizers
Lifesaver! So much easier than living out of a makeup bag. Most desks don’t have a lot of space, so I’d recommend getting one that’s tall rather than wide.
Makeup Organizer
Makes doing your laundry so much less of a hassle!
Laundry Baskets On Wheels
Electronics
Make your life easier with some of my favorite and most used electronics!
Perfect for jamming out to music and doubles as an alarm clock!
Amazon Alexa
You never realize how many things need to be plugged in until you move into a dorm that has like 3 outlets. Make sure to get one with USB and USB-C ports too!
Power Strips With Usb
Perfect for your nightstand! Charges your phone and always has the time visible!
Wireless Charging Alarm Clock
If your school allows these, 100% get one. Food tastes so much better cooked in the air fryer vs a microwave.
Mini Air Fryer
The AC in dorms is not always reliable, so make sure you have some type of fan in your room!
Honeywell Fans - Whole Room and Spot Cooling
As someone who suffers from allergies, this was a gamechanger for me!
Air Purifier
Perfect for late night readers who don’t want to have the big light on.
