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Dorm Room Must Haves
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items Get your college students ready for college by grabbing dorm essentials! Summer is the perfect time to wrack up on these items because it's when you'll get the best deals. Start shopping now while these deals are still available!
Sections
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Bedding
Caddies and Other Bathroom Necessities
Kitchenware
Storage
Laundry Needs
Decor
Bedding
If you're sleeping in a college dorm, you want to make it as homey as possible. Add some comfy sheets, pillows, and a comforter and you'll be getting the sleep you need.
No one wants to sleep on an uncomfortable mattress. Adding a mattress topper is the perfect way to add some comfort. This particular one is Amazon's pick because of it's rating and popularity! It's also affordable. Check it out.
Bedsure Twin XL Mattress Pad - White 39x80
This 3 piece sheet set is just what you need for your dorm room. With over 300,000 reviews on Amazon, I'm sure this one's a winner! It comes in a plethora of colors. #affiliate
Twin XL 3 Piece Sheet Set - Extra Soft & Comfy
If you have a hot-natured roommate who likes to blast the AC, you're going to need a blanket. Don't forget about those cold winter days also. This blanket comes in several colors and a variety of size choices. Catch the limited deal on it before it's...
Bedsure Queen Fleece Blanket Grey 90x90
I hands down recommend a satin or silk pillowcase! I've been using using them for more than a decade and I have no complaints. They are great for your hair and skin. If you don't have one, please invest in one. You won't regret it. This one is very a...
Bedsure Satin Pillowcase Set of 2 - Beige
This bedding comes in Twin XL, and a variety of colors, which is perfect for your dorm room bed. Check it out! #affiliate
7 Piece Full Size Bedding Comforter Set, Red
As I'm posting this, this pillow set is 25% off and over 9,000 people purchased it in the past month. This pillow is suitable for side stomach & back sleepers, but especially for side sleepers. They are also machine washable. #affiliate
Meoflaw Luxury Hotel Pillows Queen Size 2-Pack
Caddies and Other Bathroom Necessities
On most college campuses, you'll be sharing a bathroom with others. A caddy is just what you need to keep all your personal items together. You'll also need other items to make sure you and personal items are germ-free.
Keep all of your personal items together with this caddy. As I am posting this, it is currently 50%, so it's pretty much a steal right now. It comes is 15 different color combinations. #affiliate
EUDELE Mesh Shower Caddy Portable 8-Pocket
Do you have a lot of personal items? Are you looking for a large caddy? This is the perfect one. This shower caddy portable has 7 upgraded exterior pockets that are 7" in height - deep enough to nicely hold tall products and prevent them from falling...
F-color Mesh Shower Caddy, 7 Pockets, Black
This shower caddy is a great option! The front pouch of the shower caddy tote bag is not just for small items storage. It is also designed to be a phone holder. You can freely slide your phone screen to see and control the screens through the waterpr...
Bukere Portable Shower Caddy Tote Bag
This one is perfect for college dorm guys or girls. It will keep items organized and ready - just grab and go. #affiliate
BYUNER Portable Shower Caddy Basket, Gray
You can have a stylish and personalized caddy. This one comes in a sea of colors. What color will you choose?
Scripty Name Embroidered Pink Shower Caddy, Gift for College Students, Bathroom Caddy, Gifts for Her, College Dorm, Gift for Graduate
This hanging shower organizer is your perfect portable companion for college dorm life. Its foldable design makes it easy to stash in your closet or elsewhere when not in use. This is a college essential for both guys and girls who value convenience....
TERRA HOME Portable Shower Caddy - Black
The shower bag features one main zippered compartment, zipper pocket on the inner top, front and back for convenient to store dry items and small essentials. 7 flexible holders in different size to hold bottles, toothbrushes and other items that cann...
Attmu Portable Shower Caddy Tote Bag - Blue
Would you prefer a plastic shower caddy instead? This storage caddy is stackable, a big space saver. Even better, it comes with a removable divider, which allows you to make space for different-sized items - a thoughtful little detail that makes a bi...
BLUE GINKGO Stackable Caddy Organizer - Pink
You definitely don't want your feet touching a shared shower. A set of flip flops is perfect to keep your feet germ-free. #affiliate
Shower Shoes Women's Non-Slip Water Sandals
This non-slip shower shoes are perfect for shared showers. What's great about them is that they have holes in the soles, so water can easily go through them. #affiliate
Mens Shower Shoes Non-Slip Bath Slippers
Kitchenware
Whether you have just a microwave, a kitchenette, or a full size kitchen, I've got you covered.
Being in a college dorm means you'll need a mini refrigerator to store your drinks and other necessities. This one is perfect because it offers a small freezer also. #affiliate
Upstreman 3.2 Cu.Ft Mini Fridge with Freezer
If you don't want others taking your stuff from your refrigerator when you're not in your dorm room, you may want to purchase these. This will ensure you can lock your refrigerator. #affiliate
CICICO 2 Pcs Fridge Lock for Kids
This set is ideal for a college dorm. It comes in a variety of colors. You will get wheat straw tableware set (4 x plates, 4 x cups, 4 x serving bowls) and 4pcs cutlery set include knife, fork and spoon. #affiliate
28PCS Wheat Straw Dinnerware Set - Colorful
This unbreakable dinnerware sets for 4, including large plastic plates, bowls, and cups of large capacity (16oz), and silverware set of stainless steel forks, spoons and knives. It is made from natural material and food grade PP. The wheat straw dinn...
28pcs Wheat Straw Dinnerware Set for 4
I'm there will be lots of microwaving in your dorm room. Be sure your food is safely covered with this microwave cover. #affiliate
Tovolo Microwave Splatter Cover, Medium
Do you want to be able to cook quick meals? This electric pot that stainless steel on this inside will help you to do just that. I recommend you watch the video on Amazon to see all that this can do. #affiliate
Dezin 1.6L Electric Pot & Ramen Cooker
Do you love making waffles? This DASH Mini Waffle Maker cooks 4” snack-sized mini waffles. Simply plug it in and add batter. The built-in indicator light on this family waffle maker notifies you when the pan is ready for use - in minutes. #affiliate
DASH Mini Waffle Maker - Aqua, 4” Nonstick
Storage
Storage is always an issue in a dorm room because space is so limited. These are perfect for providing you with extra space.
The oversized storage bags come in sets of two, four, six, and eight. They are just the perfect thing you need to store your clothes in or out of season. #affiliate
ClearSpace Oversized Moving Bags, 6 Pack
This rolling cart is so handy. You can store your personal items for the bathroom on it or you can use it to store snacks. It's so versatile. It's available in 5 different color choices. I currently have one and I love it! #affiliate
Sywhitta 4-Tier Rolling Utility Cart, Pink
Do you need a place to put all of your shoes and you don't have the close space? This 24 pocket shoe organizer is just what you need. It comes in 8 different colors, so you're sure to find a color that matches your dorm room decor. #affiliate
Gorilla Grip Large 24 Pocket Shoe Organizer
You'll definitely need hangers for your clothes. These hangers are thin, so they won't take up a lot of space but are stylish.
10pk Thin Plastic Hangers Gray - Brightroom™
Laundry Needs
Whether you have easy access to a washer or dryer or if you're heading to the laundry mat every weekend to do it, you need to be prepared.
This laundry basket comes in 3 different sizes and 5 different color styles. The aluminum handles provide a strong and secure grip. #affiliate
Fabspace Large Collapsible Laundry Basket
This hamper will meet all of your needs. Featuring a clean rectangular shape and complete with a lid to contain your laundry, this single-compartment hamper can hold up to 25 pounds to help keep laundry out of sight and keep your home tidy between wa...
Collapsible Hamper Gray - Brightroom™
This laundry basket has a convenient open top for easy access to your laundry. It's fairly deep, so you can store a lot of laundry in it. The holes also allow for ventilation.
2.2bu Flexible Laundry Hamper White - Brightroom™
Let them know whose laundry this is. Lol. Secure and carry your laundry around in style and comfort, all thanks to the natural-colored woven shoulder strap and drawstring.
Personalized Laundry Bags for Kids, Summer Camp Bags, Dirty Clothes Storage for Girls Room, Heavy Duty Durable Canvas with Shoulder Strap
This Backpack Laundry Bag from Brightroom™ offers a stylish and smart way to carry and store your laundry. Adorned with classic white stripes on a mint green backdrop, this laundry bag has a classic backpack look. It features a spacious main compartm...
Backpack Laundry Bag Green - Brightroom™
Having a laundry bag that you can close is great because it keeps odors inside. It also keeps personal clothing pieces that you don't want exposed, concealed. It makes it easier to transport to the laundry mat or to take home.
Backpack Laundry Bag Textured Gray - Brightroom™
Personalize your laundry bag, so you never get it mixed up with your roommate's bag. The size is 27" H x 20" W.
Monogrammed Laundry Bag, High School Graduation, College Laundry Hamper, Dorm Room Gift, Camp Laundry Bag, Personalized Laundry Bag, RV Bag
This is a personalized, extra large laundry bag with 2 pockets. It is made of HEAVY CANVAS.
Graduation Gift, Large Personalized Laundry Bag, Monogrammed Laundry Bags, College Dorm Heavy Duty Canvas Laundry Bags, Senior Gifts
Get your custom school hamper. You can select the colors and the school's name.
Personalized Laundry Bag | Custom School Hamper Bags | College Dorm Room, Kids, Summer Camp | Dirty Clothes Storage Customized University
This cute basket is perfect for gathering your clean, fresh laundry from the dryer.
1.2bu/45L Flexible Oval Laundry Basket White - Brightroom™
If you're looking for an inexpensive iron that'll do the job, this is a great option. It's affordable, so if your child happens to break it, it won't be that big of a deal. It is anti-drip and it has auto shutoff.
BLACK+DECKER Easy Steam Compact Iron IR40V
If you want an iron that is capable of doing more and you aren't as concerned about price, this one will meet your needs. The great thing about this one is that it heats up very quickly…in just 30 seconds. It's perfect for those mornings when you're ...
PurSteam 1700W Steam Iron with Auto Shutoff
Decor
Dorm rooms are generally very basic and plain. Spice of your side of the room with accents to make it more your style!
Your friends will always feel close by with this stringed light display. It is 50 LED String Lights total length 17Ft, 10cm between 2 bulbs. (Package includes 50 clear clips) It allows you free adjustment for any size on the led string lights for you...
17Ft LED Fairy String Lights with Clips
Do you need to write notes to your roommates when you leave? Would you like to post reminders to keep you focused on where you're headed. Check out this board. It comes in different sizes. #affiliate
Besso Vision Board 2024: Cork & Whiteboard Set
This mirror can easily hang on a door, which makes it perfect for your dorm room. It comes in different sizes and different color trims. #affiliate
BEAUTYPEAK 16'' x 50'' Over The Door Mirror
This smooth dimmable touch control table lamp features a touch-sensitive sensor to make quick changes to 3 different level brightness (Low, Medium, High), and soften the atmosphere quickly. Simply touch or pat on the bedside lamps' base or lamps' sup...
Fenmzee 3-Way Dimmable Touch Bedside Lamp
Miscellaneous
This is a hodge podge group of other things your might want in your dorm room.
You don't have to feel unsafe walking around your college campus alone. When threatened, activate Birdie's LOUD siren and flashing strobe-light to create a diversion and to help deter an attack. #affiliate
She’s Birdie Personal Safety Alarm - Aqua
Small rooms can get stuffy very easily especially when there are multiple people in it. Having a personal fan is a must. #affiliate
Gaiatop 5.5" USB Desk Fan, 3 Speeds, Pink
It's all about the lighting! Having poor lighting in your dorm room can have you going to your first class looking like a hot mess. This light and mirror combo is sure to be just what you need to leave your dorm room looking the right way. It comes i...
Lighted Trifold Makeup Mirror with Magnification
This power surge strip has 9 connections in 1 (3-side power strip with 6 AC outlets and 3 USB ports can power up 9 devices simultaneously). You can select a 5ft or 10ft cord. #affiliate
Power Strip Surge Protector, 6 Outlets & USB
If you planning to hang pictures or accessorize your in other ways, you're going to need a toolkit. This 39-piece probably has every tool you'll need and more for your dorm room. #affiliate
39-Piece Pink Tool Kit for Home & Office