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College dorm room essentials!!
42 items
By
London Dixon
From furniture and decor to everyday essentials, this is everything I used or wish I would've had in in my college dorm!!
Sections
4
furniture + decor
essentials
medicine box
cleaning supplies
furniture + decor
loved these curtians! they are so cute and were the perfect length for my dorm window! (plus they keep your room super dark in the mornings!)
NICETOWN Blush Pink Blackout Curtains 63in
This was the dresser me and my roomate used and love it!! fit perfectly in between our beds and had so much space!!
DUMOS 9-Drawer Dresser with Fabric Bins
2 in 1!! fit perfectly on the door and has so much storage for jewlery! (and it has and automatic light inside)
DUMOS 6 LEDs Mirror Jewelry Cabinet, 47.2-Inch
If you can mount stuff on your walls this is so worth it! kept our bags, jackets, wallets, and more out of the way! (plus its super cute!)
VAEHOLD Gold Wall Mount Rack - 3 Hooks
This lamp is the perfect size!!
Dome Collection Accent Lamp Gold - Threshold™: ETL Listed, No Assembly, Metal Body
this thing was a lifesaver since you can't light candles!! Made the dorm smell so good!
Sparoom Candle Lamp Warmer Crystal Ribbed Shade: Electric Glass Warmer, Contemporary Decor, Rose Gold
Loved this pillow! Its so cute and personalized!
Monogram Custom Punch Needle Pillow, Embroidery Gift for Couple, Initial Wedding Monogram, New Home Housewarming Gift, Home Decorations Gift
Comes in so many colors, soft, and lasted me all year!
Twin XL 3-Piece Cooling Sheet Set - Sky Blue
essentials
Always need an extension cord!! and has USB and USB-C inports!!
Power Strip Surge Protector - 6 Outlets, 4 USB (2 USB C), 5 Ft Cord
The perfect move in bags that fit everything I needed!
TICONN 6 Pack Large Moving Bags with Zippers
This was a lifesaver! quick and easy to use!
OGHom Portable 1000W Travel Handheld Steamer
Perfect for closets or bathrooms!! can hold shoes and other miscellaneous items!
Amazon Basics 24 Pocket Mesh Shoe Organizer
Absolutely loved these!! Helped keep my drawers organzied throughout the year!
DIMJ Drawer Organizers - Set of 4 Fabric Dividers
If you have your own shower I highly reccomed getting a filtered shower head, it seriously saved my hair
SR SUN RISE Filtered Handheld Shower Head
These stay on the shower wall and hold so much!
SMARTAKE 2-Pack SUS304 Stainless Steel Corner Shower Caddy
Not gonna lie these are a pain to put on but whenever I didn't use them my sheets litterally slid off my bed, so worth it!!
Bed Sheet Fasteners Adjustable Mattress Straps Set of 4
Loved this bag!! and it has back straps so you can easily carry it!
Dalykate Laundry Backpack with Mesh Pocket
LOVED this matress topper! So so comfy I literally wnt one for home
Lucid 4 Inch Memory Foam Mattress Topper Twin XL
don't forget!!
GE 4pk 60W Soft White A19 LED Light Bulbs
trust me you'll need them for something
Duracell Coppertop AA Batteries - 6pk Alkaline Battery
I know its not very small but you really cant beat a box fan I loved it
Lasko Box Fan White
so much easier to use and carry to and from the laundry room than liquid detergent
Tide Original Laundry Detergent Pods 31 Pacs - 23oz: Paraben-Free, Child-Resistant Packaging, Cold Water Detergent
medicine box
This container fit all of my essentials!
7qt Clear Storage Bin with Latches - Brightroom™
Used this a little too much
Ibuprofen (NSAID) Pain Reliever & Fever Reducer Tablets - 100ct - up&up™
An essential!!
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Electrolyte Drink Mix Powder - Arctic Raspberry - 5.6oz/10ct
Honestly didn't think I was gonna need this…I did
Hydrogen Peroxide Topical Solution USP - 32oz - up&up™
Has so many different sizes!
Band-Aid Flexible Fabric - 100ct
another essential
Midol Complete Menstrual Relief Maximum Strength Multi-Symptom Relief Gelcaps - Acetaminophen - 24ct
These were a lifesaver during the winter
Vicks DayQuil & NyQuil Severe Cold & Flu Medicine Liquicaps - 24ct
trust
Vicks VapoRub Cough Suppressant Topical Chest Rub & Analgesic Ointment - 1.76oz
took this everyday
Cetirizine Hydrochloride Allergy Relief Tablets - 60ct - up&up™
you never know!
Neosporin 24 Hour Infection Protection Antibiotic Ointment - 0.5oz
This also saved me during the winter!
Sudafed PE Head Congestion + Flu Severe Tablets - 24ct: Acetaminophen 325mg Unflavored Cold Relief Caplets
essential.
Kleenex Ultra Soft Snap & Go Facial Tissue - 4pk/25ct: Soft Pack, 3-Ply, 25 Sheets Per Unit
My favorite brand!! I swear it works
Natrol Melatonin 10mg Sleep Aid Gummies - Strawberry - 90ct
I didn't have one of these but really wish I did!
Fever Flash Thermometer - up&up™
cleaning supplies
an essential! Also smells so good!
Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Peony Scented Multi-Surface Everyday Cleaner - 16 fl oz
can't beat em!
Clorox Fresh Disinfecting Wipes Bleach Free Cleaning Wipes - 75ct
to keep your mirrors and windows clean!
Windex Original Blue Window and Glass Cleaner Spray - 26 fl oz
clean floors!
Swiffer Unscented Sweeper Hair Magnet Deluxe Starter Kit Floor Cleaners
Kinda odd but this was a LIFESAVER we didn't realise how much of our hair got caught in our rug the first time we used it we were showcked!
Uproot Cleaner Pro Lint and Pet Hair Remover Brush for Rugs, Clothes, and Furniture, Cat/Dog Hair
Works great and is small and easy to store
Roomie Tec 450W Corded Stick Vacuum
