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Freshman year college dorm necessities🏘️🪴🧺
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items As a rising junior I have created a list of all the things I think are NEEDED to successfully survive your freshman year dorm life. While it can be difficult to move away and organize your life in a smaller space I’ve found some great items that help...
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Bedding🛌
Air☁️
Lighting 💡💡
Decor 🪞
Bathroom 🛀
Storage 🗑️
Bedding🛌
A really good option for a comfy padding to put on a dorm bed. A big big necessity in a dorm room, it can make or break nights of sleep! Also pretty affordable and highly rated. Available on Amazon as well!
Mattress Pads & Toppers | Extra Soft Comfort & Support
A great affordable option for sheets used on a twin XL bed! This brand offers a large variety of colors to choose from so that you can find whatever fits best for your room aesthetic. I used these in my dorm and they held up so well for my first two ...
Twin XL 3-Piece Cooling Sheet Set
A really good option for a comforter, this one is grey but there are plenty of options on Amazon color wise. Amazon also sells different comforter partners so if this one isn’t your taste there are plenty others! I currently use this on my bed at hom...
CozyLux Twin XL Comforter Set 5 Pieces Dark Grey
Another really good option for a mattress topper, this one is only about 3 inches thick so it’s easy to roll up and move to and from. I had one in my dorm very similar to this that looked and felt great even after two years of use! Also a really affo...
BedsPick 3 Inch Twin XL Gel Memory Foam Topper
Air☁️
This is a necessity when it comes to dorm life especially during the winter months! It helps keep your air from feeling dry which helps eliminate chances of sickness. This is an amazing brand with super great reviews as well, not too expensive either...
Find Your Ideal Humidifier at Levoit
Also another really recommended item for a dorm, I had one of these my sophomore year and I truly did get sick way less than my first year. We purchased ours off Amazon and it was around $30. Something I’d truly recommend purchasing just become dorm ...
Find Your Ideal Air Purifier: Clear Air Solutions
Lighting 💡💡
This brand has so many different kinds of string lights, from bulb string lights to your traditional kind. They all retail for around $10 and are a good option to add some extra lighting into your dorm space!
Room Essentials String Lights | LED & More
This is such a great option for a lamp in your dorm room, it has touch to turn on which can be great when you are in a rush or just rolling out of bed! Could be used on a nightstand or even on a desk! It even has a couple slots to add chargers or oth...
Fenmzee Bedside Table Lamp - 3 Way Dimmable Touch
This brand Room essentials which is carried at Target has some really good quality desk lamp options! Even some that have little organizing bins attached to it. They usually retail at around $15-20 and target carries them heavily during the back to s...
Room Essentials : Desk Lamps
I love this item! I had one my second year in college and it’s such a good and cheap piece of lighting that brings a really cozy and comfortable vibe into your room. Super affordable and I’ll be using mine for the second year absolutely no problems. ...
Tsrarey Sunset Lamp Projector 180° Rotation
Decor 🪞
This is a great option for storage in a dorm room or even just a place to add little decor pieces that make your room more homey. They come in so many different wood grain colors, that you could find a type to go with your vibe. A great sturdy option...
MITIME Rustic Solid Wood Floating Shelves Set of 3
This is a good essential to add some comfort into your room or even a pop of color. This brand provides a variety of color options as well as some different sizes for the blanket itself. It’s the perfect addition to your bed and you can always use an...
GentleSoft™ Blanket
This is a great brand to shop for pillow covers to add a pop of color to your space as well as some extra comforting items. They sell covers on Amazon as well as on their original site too.
Soft Pillow Covers
This store on Amazon has SO many different selections when it comes to posters. Many different color themes as well as vibes to choose from. This brand is also super inexpensive and very good quality. It’s easy to choose something that will fit what ...
Fardes Posters & Prints Wall Art
I think this is a super good option for practicality as well as displaying cute photos and notes of things you love. I had a board similar to this my first two years of college and it was so great to display important reminders and things I loved wak...
Miratino Large 23x18 Linen Cork Bulletin Board
I thought this was just a cute and fun way to add some color and decor into your space! I loved having little trinkets around my room and this is not crazy expensive and also something to do before college! A really easy build and can add a cute piec...
Happy Plants 10349 | The Botanical Collection | Buy online at the Official ...
I thought this was a cute and affordable option to display your favorite pieces of jewelry while also adding a practical piece of storage into the space. It’s a cute little decor piece that I think would fit well into any space.
CCINPPY Ceramic Jewelry Tray Trinket Dish
Bathroom 🛀
A really good affordable option when it comes to storage in your bathroom. This is truly a necessity in your bathroom because having all your things accessible and ready is important in your dorm space. They are great quality as well as being highly ...
4 Pack Qtip Holder Dispenser with Bamboo Lids
This is a great set for a bathroom, with three different types of rugs it can work well for a bit or small bathroom! Comes in a bunch of different colors and is rated super well for durability as well as comfort! The mats are all non-slip which is im...
RUN HELIX 3 Piece Bathroom Rug Set Non Slip ...
A great piece if you are going to be in a communal bathroom. Plastic shower caddies are 100% the way to go because they are easier to clean and more durable, this one is great because it retails for $5 at target and has lots of areas to separate item...
Room Essentials : College Dorm Bath ...
This is a good and inexpensive choice for a toilet brush all while being very durable. It’s a great choice for a very needed item if you have your own bathroom at school. It’s small enough to fit in a dorm bathroom which makes it easy to keep in ther...
AONEZ Compact Toilet Brush & Holder, Stainless Steel
A great small wastebasket for a bathroom or even a dorm space! It’s a good size to get a large amount of trash into but also small enough to be stored in a small space so it doesn’t take up too much room. Very affordable and sold on Amazon or in stor...
Indoor Trash Cans & Wastebaskets
Storage 🗑️
These are truly essential especially when staying in a dorm space. With little space it’s important to be able to organize. These would be perfect for desk drawers as well as bathroom for all those small items you have to store. Amazon sells them in ...
Vtopmart 25 PCS Clear Plastic Drawer Organizers Set
This is a good inexpensive option to display your jewelry but also keep it out and ready to go whenever you need it! It’s better than keeping it in a drawer and can add a pop to your space!
ProCase 4-Tier Jewelry Stand Holder Organizer
A NEED in dorm spaces, they are easy to put up and effortless to take down as well! A huge necessity for all your hanging needs in a dorm space! I super recommend getting a good variety off amazon or even in a store such as Walmart or Target!
Command™ General Purpose Variety Kit | 3M United States
I’ve had this cart for the last couple of years and also purchased a second one because I loved it so much. It’s incredibly sturdy and also easy to move because of the wheels. It’s a great storage piece for things like a snack cart, or even a coffee ...
Sywhitta 3-Tier Plastic Rolling Utility Cart
This is a good necessity for your space especially during your dorm years. Often dorms don’t have large enough spaces for storage especially when it comes to clothing. These bags are sturdy and can properly store your things under bed! A good choice ...
Amazon Basics Under Bed Fabric Zipper Blanket Storage
These are also a really vital piece of storage in a dorm space, easy to put under the bed if you lift them and it allows you to store things such as cleaning items, snacks, etc. allows extra space for a lot of different things you’ll need to bring al...
Plastic Drawers | Best Price from Manufacture | Free Shipping
Definitely a good choice for a laundry basket! I always recommend one with handles because you can carry it or even scoot it when needed. It also functions well in a dorm space because these aren’t super big and can be folded up! Very inexpensive esp...
HomeHacks 2 Pack Large Waterproof Laundry Baskets