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studio apartment/dorm nyc essentials!
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items i've lived in small spaces as long as i've been in college, and these products have been useful for dorms, apartments, and just in general.
these lights add so much charm to my place. it makes the room feel so cozy!
SINAMER 300 LED Warm White Curtain Light
no matter where i am, i refuse to drink tap water, so of course, a brita is a necessity for me.
Brita Water Filter 6-Cup Denali Water Pitcher Dispenser with Standard Water Filter Cherry Blossom Pink
this has been so handy to have, as my building doesn't have a laundry room. it's super easy to wash smaller items like underwear, socks, and t-shirts when you don't want to make a trip to the laundromat.
16L Portable Mini Washing Machine & Spinner
command products are so handy and renter-friendly. i used these to hang up my string lights and my calendar. always good to have!
Command 6 Hooks 8 Strips Mini Clear Decorative Hooks: Smallest Adhesive Hooks for Lights, 0.5 lb Capacity, Plastic
this is super handy to have in my bathroom because i don't have a ton of counter space. you could also use it in the kitchen!
Amazon.com: 3 Tier Cart
very handy to have if you have to walk a bit to your closest grocery store.
Amazon.com: Grocery Cart On Wheels
this gold lamp looks so sophisticated and it's only $10! lights up my apartment well with a warm ambiance.
Torchiere Floor Lamp Gold - Room Essentials™: Modern Standing Light, Painted Metal with Plastic Shade
when i do have to go to the laundromat, this bag is easy to carry. i just put all of my dirty laundry in this bag, and when i'm ready to wash it's all ready to go!
Backpack Laundry Bag Textured Gray - Brightroom™: Polyester, 3500 Volume, Multipurpose Hamper Bag, All Ages
renter friendly vinyls to make your space feel more like home.
Art3d 10-Sheet Peel and Stick Backsplash
this mattress topper is so affordable and made my bed soooo much comfier.
Best Price Mattress 2" Gel Memory Foam Topper
duvet covers are an easy way to work with what you have while still making it your own.
HYMOKEGE Pink Full Duvet Cover Set, 3-Piece
an affordable, portable, yet effective vacuum for small spaces.
Bissell Featherweight Stick Vacuum 2033, Blue
the best way to clean the floors in small spaces! cheap and effective.
Swiffer Sweeper 2-in-1 Floor Cleaning Kit
if you have limited closet space (and you probably do if you're living in a studio in nyc), these hangers are a good way to optimize your closet space and fit more clothing.
HEYHOUSE Closet Organizers, Pack of 6 Hangers
a good, affordable desk lamp for students.
Power Strip & LED Desk Lamp, 3 Outlets, 4 USB
this is another item that adds so much ambiance and character, i love turning this light on at night when i'm winding down.
Tsrarey Sunset Lamp Projector with USB Port
easy & effective cleaning for toilets.
Clorox ToiletWand Cleaning System with Refills
easy way to store shoes, whether in the closet or in the open.
Simple Houseware 3-Tier Shoe Rack, Grey
small enough to not get in the way, but big enough to hold your trash. only $13 and doesn't look like an eye sore.
13gal Swing Top Waste Basket White - Brightroom™: Kitchen Trash Can, 13 Gallon Capacity, Textured Plastic, Indoor Use
i don't have much room for a drying rack, so this mat gets the job done!
16"x 18" Drying Mat Dark Gray - Brightroom™: Polyester, Machine Washable, Dish Drying Mat