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College/Dorm Room Essentials
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items Set yourself up for success as you head to your first year of college! Grab these essentials to make sure that the transition into your new chapter goes as easy as possible. These items will aid you in creating a homey space while also helping you be...
Dorm rooms are usually lacking in storage; this carryall cart is a great place to store snacks, school supplies, cleaning supplies, etc.
You can even wheel it up right next to your bed and use it as a side table.
Portable Utility Cart w/ Wheels (IKEA)
Get a large water bottle so that you don’t have to constantly refill it!
32 oz Wide Mouth Bottle w/ Straw Cap (Hydroflask)
Filling this pitcher up means that you have to walk over to the water dispenser/kitchen a lot less frequently
Brita Water Filter Pitcher (Standard Filter Included) (Target)
Dorm rooms get super hot (especially on move in day) and there’s generally no air conditioning
Honeywell TurboForce Table Fan: Quiet Operation, Adjustable Tilt, 3 Speeds (Target)
So much of the dorm experience is very unglamorous… a nice pillowcase will help you feel comfortable and relaxed after a long day of being in classes
100% Mulberry Silk Pillowcase (Etsy)
Dorm room beds are notoriously uncomfortable so a mattress topper is an absolute necessity.
Twin XL 1.5" Memory Foam Mattress Topper (Target)
Get a lightweight sheet set. They’ll be breathable and won’t take up too much of the little space that’s offered in the communal washing machines
Twin XL Microfiber Sheet Set (Bare Home)
You’ll definitely need a shower caddy so that you can easily cart your products to and from the bathroom. Using a caddy is a lot easier than trying to carry an armful of bottles. The flexible mesh caddys are better than the hard plastic ones because ...
Mesh Shower Caddy (Target)
Get a bathrobe to pop on after you take a shower so you don’t have to walk through the hallway in a towel. Also great for lounging in your room.
Organic Turkish Waffle Robe (Quince)
You never want to let you bare feet touch the floors of the communal showers. These are waterproof for the shower and can be to walk around your dorm too.
Flip-Flops/Shower Shoes (Old Navy)
Getting a laundry basket with backpack straps will make it so much easier to carry your basket to the laundry room. The pocket in the front is a great place to keep detergent, dryer sheets, and quarters — that way you’ll never get to laundry room and...
Canvas Backpack Laundry Bag (Target)
These are great to throw in your washing machine since you’re probably not separating your whites and your colors. These sheets will catch any dye that has escaped and keep your whites looking bright.
Color Catcher Dye Trapping Sheets (Target)
Don’t bother using liquid or powder detergent. Having pre-dispensed detergent helps make the laundry process less tedious
Tide Laundry Detergent Soap Pods (Target)
Most universities have rules against floor lamps with multiple arms (“octopus lamps”) so getting a single armed lamp like this one is perfect for next to your bed.
Floor/Reading Lamp (IKEA)
Use a smart light bulb in your lamp to give your eyes a break from the harsh overhead lights in your dorm. Using the Philips app customize/personalize the room ambiance and opt for warm light or cool light… or chose one of the 16 million other color ...
Philips Smart 60W LED Light Bulb (E26 Base) (Target)