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Dorm Must Haves
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items From room decor to in room kitchen must haves, these are my top items that as a freshman in college I couldn’t survive without!
Sections
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decor
bathroom needs
kitchen/ food must haves
decor
all things you need for your dorm to show your own personality in your adorable new space
so adorable and even better if you and your roommate get them for above your beds!
Name Pennants
never ever use the harsh lighting! anything light and fun is so much better!
Fairy Lights
so good to customize and make your own for adorable decoration and hang easy on dorm walls with command strips
Best Bulletin Boards
find your fav band or artist and put them on your wall! makes it your own and also gives good talking points for guests to bring up when they look around in your room
Music Posters & Vintage Album Cover Art Prints - Buy Online
absolute must have keys r so easy to lose! put some cute trinkets on top and you’ve got some cute decor for right by the door
Key Shelf
so perf for a door and allows guest to draw and to leave notes to roomie ❤️
Staples
i have 3 4x6 right above my bed with pictures of my favorite people. so cute with the right frames and gives a daily reminder of where you came from
Great Frame Up
so perf to print mini pictures and clip with mini clothes pins gives lots of room for variety and never out of style
Antique Tennis Rackets for sale
add some color and is perfect anywhere in a dorm room for some inspiration!
Inspirational Quotes | Wall Art Prints
having a cute or funny dormat is such an essential. it catches all the drift you bring in and adds decoration! i have one from target and it was $10 and they’re such cute ones on etsy!
Funny Doormats
bathroom needs
highly highly recommend, get one with holds on the bottom to allow water to drain!
Shower Basket
i have these exact shower shoes and love them! any flip flop with drainage and holes will work, or normal flip flops from old navy are perfect as well
Mens Womens Non Slip Shower Shoes Bath Slippers
some quick dry shower towels are totally necessary! i recommend getting 2 or 3 so you don’t feel like your constantly doing laundry!
Sea to Summit Quick Dry Towels | Lifetime Guarantee
if your a skincare girly invest in these! so much better than re using a towel that hold bacteria just use one and toss it!
Clean Skin Club Clean Towels XL® 100% USDA Biobased
so vital for showers! keep your hair alive and healthy so you stay alive and healthy!
FREATECH Scalp Massager Hair Growth Brush
a single one for your tooth brush is a must have! switch your toothbrush often and make sure you keep it clean so you don’t get sick!
Toothbrush Sanitizer
i would literally give my soul for this brush, an absolute must have!
Detangling – Tangle Teezer US
kitchen/ food must haves
any mini microwave is absolutely necessary for a dorm room. can cook popcorn microwave meals etc and is such a must have i use mine nearly daily!
Mini Microwave
get the biggest smallest refrigerator that you possibly can! i didn’t think i would use mine but holy cow i couldn’t live without it! having a freezer is a must have don’t let anyone tell you other wise!!
MicroFridge 3.1 cu. ft. Combination Unit in Black - 3.1MF7-7B1
yes yes yes! please filter your water! the pitcher version is perfect and fits in the fridge i use it daily and it’s super quick to fill up!
Brita
as a coffee person, i couldn’t survive college without this! a single serve machine is so perfect and it doesn’t take up to much space!
Shop Single Serve
i put my pods in this and then the single serve on top! allows for storage and easy to make coffee formatted this way! an absolute necessity for storage and everyday living!
Slim Storage Drawer
literally my holy grail. invest in a small ice maker and you will not regret it! makes me stay hydrated and is so amazing to have right in the room instead of going to a dining hall!
Amazon Best Sellers: Best Ice Makers
i have the second slide set and i love it! so much better than using plastic one use sets and they’re easy to clean! save the planet and do your dishes!
Reusable Plastic Utensils | Dishwasher Safe & Durable Options
plates however, get single use. plastic stains easy and the taste lingers. but make sure they’re compostable please! save the planet and take your usage and the things you throw away in mind!
Compostable Paper Plates | Eco-Friendly Disposable Plates
i have the target reusable plastic cups that are super cheap about four of them and i use them all the time!! clean and re use instead of throwing away!
Reusable Cups
again the target reusable plastic bowls that are dirt cheap are what i have. they’re easy to clean and perfect for cereal and popcorn and microwave safe which is all i need!
Reusable Plastic Bowls
i have at least 4 owalas at college with me. all different sizes and i use each of them. so very important to stay hydrated and the different sizes allow me to fill them up in the dining hall and switch back and forth! highly recommend getting a few ...
FreeSip® Water Bottle