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dorm essentials ✨
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By
Mallory Over
as a college freshman, these are my must haves and recommendations to make your dorm your home 💕
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overhead lighting in the dorms is draining, my roommate and I love these fairy lights to create more of a happy vibe
Fairy Lights
these are great for extra storage, dorm beds are too tall for me to step onto
White Ottoman
you can't light candles in the dorms but a candle warmer will make your candle last long and your room smell great
Candle Warmer Lamp, Electric Candle Warmer
Etsy has the cutest wall prints, these really help bring color into your room
Dorm Wall Decor
this is the one i have and it fits perfectly under my desk. storage is a need in a dorm room
Makeup Cart
throw pillows are a need, make the small room more homey
Pink Pillows
you will need a fan and this is my favorite
Woozoo 5-Speed Globe Fan
the floor is super cold, you don’t want a fluffy rug, makes the room more homey
Dorm Room Rugs
i have the first one, best looking purchase ever, genuinely don’t know what i’d do without it
Vanity Mirror
storage is key, i keep this on my desk for my skincare, i love the tall ones that spin
Spinning Makeup Organizer
my desk hutch is a little different than this but i got it on amazon, a necessity, i use it as storage and a place for my pictures and decor
White Desk Hutch Dorm
super cute blankets are a need, great for comfort and a homey style
Shop Amazon.com | Blankets & Throws
white brightens the small room, get a full size comforter and it’ll hang off like a bed skirt but is much more convenient
White Ruffle Comforter
if you have enough room for one of these get one, they’re nice for extra seating
White Criss Cross Chair
i can’t even explain how necessary storage is, amazon has a ton of cute options
Cute Storage Baskets
best room sprays on the market, perfect to spray when you leave the room and it’ll smell amazing when you get back from class
Room Sprays & Mists
any mini fridge will do, as big as you can get is best
Samsung Mini Fridge
dorm rooms won’t have enough outlets, you’ll need these for every outlet
Outlet Extender
super cute gold accents
Gold Picture Frames
a need for musty dorm rooms
Best Home Air Purifiers
another need for all dorm rooms, i keep mine under my desk
Amazon Best Sellers: Best Dehumidifiers
super cute for behind bed
Hanging String Lights
best command strips for the dorm room
Command™ Picture Hanging Strips & Products | 3M United States
