I only added products that were actually utilized during my freshman year and were worth the purchase.
Sections
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Bathroom
Storage
Decor
Other
Bathroom
A cute shower curtain with a matching rug was a great idea to make my bathroom feel less dull.
Shower Curtains
An absolute must. You don’t know who else’s feet have been in your shower.
Shower Shoes
Good if you have a shared bathroom with other suitemates! Everyone gets a rack.
Shower Caddy
Something that should be a given, helpful especially for women with feminine products.
Small Trash Cans: Compact Options for Bathroom & Kitchen
Storage
Found these at Target for only $20! Great for extra blankets and towels.
Ottomans
I transformed this into a mini tea bar, equipped with an electric kettle, tea bags, and a few syrups. Made my dorm feel very homey.
Baker's Racks
Extra storage will be needed, trust me.
Carts & Drawer Units
Important to stick any important document in here, such as passports, birth certificates, tax forms, etc.
Safe Box
If you’re living with roommates, this is super helpful as a place where everyone can put their shoes.
Closet Shoe Rack and Storage Solutions
Most laundry rooms are going to be a bit of a walk from your dorm. Getting a laundry basket on wheels is so much easier than hauling around a bin or a bag.
Laundry Baskets On Wheels
Decor
As someone who doesn’t like the bright, fluorescent lights, this is a great option to amplify the dorm lighting!
Light Projector
An alternate lighting option that made my dorm room feel so cozy.
Fairy Lights
Any kind of tapestry to match your color scheme is a great use of wall space in a dorm.
Tapestries / Home Décor Products: Home & Kitchen
Other
The dorm mattresses are super firm and this made my sleep so much better.
Mattress Topper
I used this almost every day as someone who loves tea!
Amazon Best Sellers: Best Electric Kettles
There are very limited outlets in dorm rooms so having extension cords are so necessary if you have lots of plug-ins.
Extension cords
Using this was the only way I stayed hydrated. Free water is hard to find and is usually far from your dorm so a Brita is super helpful.
Brita
I didn’t have a bedside table, so having a little shelf like this is perfect.
