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College Dorm + Apartment Necessities
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items As a recent college grad, these are some things I used every single day in my dorm or apartment! A lot of these are necessities because dorms and apartments don’t always offer a ton of amenities, storage, or appliances. If you’re moving into a new pl...
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Bedroom Necessities
Bathroom Items you need
Kitchen Appliances
Closet Organization
Bedroom Necessities
these are items that you are going to need in the future for your bedroom so you might as well get it now😍
these mattress toppers are a MUST!!! trust me on this one
Memory Foam Mattress Toppers in Mattress Toppers & Pads(1000+)
These are also very important because you never know when renting somewhere
Bed Bug Mattress Protectors in Mattress Covers & Protectors(648)
this is a great option for storage, but also to help get on the bed, because a lot of dorm beds are like 6 ft in the air or higher🤣
Costway 45''x15''x15'' Large Folding Storage Faux Leather Ottoman Pouffe Box Stool Brown
this noise machine // alarm is sooo needed jn a dorm / apartment ESPECIALLY with roommates- trust me
Hatch.co
this shoe rack is so chic and has a lot of room!
CIYISON Z Shaped Shoes Rack Multi Tier Shelf Organizer Holder Removable Furniture for Home Bedroom Dormitory Organizer
you are going to need a fuzzy blanket and this is my FAVORITE blanket i have
Bedsure Pink Throw Fleece Blanket for Couch, Wider Striped Cute Small Fleece Throws for Girls, 50x60 inches, Pink
Bathroom Items you need
bathroom necessities- especially when you are sharing with someone else
this makes it super easy to share shower space!
Over the Door Round Wire Shower Caddy Matte Satin - Threshold™: Bathroom Storage, Rust-Resistant Steel Organizer
My roommates and I had something similar in the dorms when we shared a bathroom and I totally thought it was needed with all of our stuff and limited storage
Costway Wooden Over The Toilet Storage Cabinet Spacesaver Organizer Bathroom Tower Rack
this is great for keeping your bathroom items under a sink or in your room if needed!
Shower Caddy for Dorm Ivory - Room Essentials™
the perfect cart to keep in the bathroom or even as a bedside table
Metal Rolling Utility Cart with Hooks (20"x32")
lol trust me this is a necessity
Squatty Potty 7" The Original Bathroom Toilet Stool White: Non-Slip Backing
this works amazing and so quick! use this about once a week
Fanola No Yellow Mask
this has been game changing in my morning routine / keeping my face shape snatched
REVO Face Genie
Kitchen Appliances
things you need when moving out on your own for the first time in your kitchen
Mini fridges are a necessity even if your place has a full size refrigerator! Roomies are notorious for stealing food and such, so these are always good for your secret foods haha
Mini Fridges & Compact Refrigerators(1000+)
toasters are so good to have for breakfast !! this one is great for roommates or if you want more than one bagel, piece of toast, waffle, etc!
KitchenSmith by Bella 4-Slice Toaster: Gray, 1480W, Plastic, Spot Clean, 11.02" Width, 1-Year Warranty
a lot of dorms and apartments do not have safe drinking water- so I always have a brita or 2 handy (i drink a lot of water)
Brita products at Target
i used this probably 3x a week freshman year such an easy quick meal
Quesadilla Maker
these help save sm space when storing food!!
5pc Airtight Canister Set White - Brightroom™: Food Storage Containers, Stackable, Plastic, Kitchen Organization
an ice maker is such a great thing to have in a dorm OR an apartment !
Whirlpool Countertop Ice Maker WHCI26VBA3A: 26 lb Daily Production, Bullet Ice, Black, 1.5 lb Storage, 2 Ice Sizes
Closet Organization
things you need to save space in your dorm or apartment closet
i love this and it’s lasted me 3 years
Heavy Duty Laundry Hamper with Shelf & 2-4 Removable Bags (11.5 Gal Each), Rolling Clothes Sorter w/Top Storage for Bathroom, Dorm, Apartment
this is also a great option for holding your shoes to save space!
Over The Door 24 Pocket Mesh Shoe Organizer Light Gray - Brightroom™: Hanging Shoe Storage, Holds 24 Pairs, No Assembly Required
love this for keeping your bath towels or extra sheets separate than your clothes
Hold N' Storage - 4 Shelf Hanging Closet Organizer - Black Metal Rod
love these and so cozy for fall/ winter!
Women's Freda Platform Convertible Clog Slippers - Wild Fable™ Light Taupe 9
most recent fav purchase! havent taken them off since i got them😊
Women's Tazzelle