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Items you need to make your dorm life a 10/10

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Hope Bray

As someone currently living in a dorm, I wanted to share the items and products that make my life easier. Some of them you will use everyday and some of them your friends will be jealous of 💗

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Appliances

I live in a suite style dorm, so a few of these recommendations will have more benefit if you live in a suite. If not, that’s perfectly okay because others will definitely still apply!

A good and small fan that isn’t going to take up a lot of space, a necessity for a small dorm room. It’s nice if you sleep hot especially because sometimes you won’t be able to control the heat during the winter. I personally have this one and it’s g...

Woozoo Fan

My dorm bed is raised up, so this makes it easier to have the fan on me all night. I have this attached to the end of my dorm bed. It would only be useful if your bed has that railing at the end.

Bunk Buddy Fan Holder

As a coffee lover myself, I prefer Nespresso over Keurig. But a small Keurig would be just as perfect. It’s a little more pricey but definitely worth it! I’m so glad I got mine gifted to me so I could take it to college.

Coffee Machines

For ice cold water or iced coffee! ☕️There are tons of difference options but i got a cheaper one from walmart and it works great.

Ice Maker

If you have a sink in your dorm and you love to fill up your water bottle for the day. You definitely need a Brita. You don’t want to be drinking the dirty dorm water 😧. Or buying packs of water all the time. I use mine several times a day!

Water Filter Pitchers

Trust me, you’re gonna to need one of these. I have one under my desk, an extension cord for my microwave, coffee machine, and ice maker. And then OTHER ONE beside my bed. College dorms have 1-2 plugs for each person. As a woman I need a lot of outle...

Plug Tower

My sister and I have a medium sized fridge and we love it so much. We can fit our Brita, drinks, and snacks in the fridge and the freezer without any problems. But a smaller mini fridge would be just as sufficient! Especially if you and your roommate...

Mini Fridge

Dorm air is not a myth, your lungs and health with thank you 🥳

Air Purifiers

No matter the brand, you wanna have a microwave. On those late nights or cold days when you don’t feel like walking to the dining hall. It’s a lifesaver

Microwave

My dorm room has a serious moisture problem. Nothing would dry and everything was always condensing. This will definitely help especially when it’s hot out. Steal your dads or make him buy it, if he doesn’t have one to steal :)

Dehumidifier

If you’re anything like me and love sitting by a heater in the winter, but aren’t allowed to have one at college. You will love a heating blanket. It makes me super cozy and warm! Just must sure you always unplug it and put it away when you have room...

Heating Blanket

If you like the sound of a fan while you sleep, you need this! I absolutely love this sound machine, it makes me sleep like baby. It has other settings too, like rain, waves, fire and nature!

Sound Machine

I have a lamp just like this on my desk, I love that it’s super bright and adjustable. I use it when I do my makeup, skin and hair. I have to be to see every detail so i need a spotlight. I also love being able to adjustable it when my roommate is sl...

Desk Lamp

There is a bigger crockpot that makes about 3-4 servings. If you have counter space and like to meal prep, this would be great to leave cooking while you’re at class, working, etc. There’s also a little version where you can pack your food and heat i...

EXTRAS- Crock Pot

If you don’t have a tv in your room and you want a big screen, this is great. It’s cheaper than a tv and you can travel with it! Having this makes movies nights a 10/10 and your friends will always want to come over!

EXTRAS- Projector