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Dorm Essentials You NEED in College - Amazon Edition
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items MUST HAVE dorm items that you will thank yourself for buying before moving into your college dorm. We have something for every category so you'll be 100% prepared for anything in college 💯🙌⭐️
Sections
5
Decor
Organization
Toiletries
Cleaning
Eats
Decor
whats a dorm room without cute decorations?
A sunset lamp will make the coziest and best vibes during late nights in your dorm room. It's the perfect item to relax and when you're hanging out with friends in your room. It's also the perfect gift!
Sunset Lamp
A polaroid camera is the perfect vintage item to capture your dorm room memories. You can stick them on your wall as aesthetic wall decor or use clips and string to make a more aesthetic look.
Polaroid Camera
Throw pillows are a dorm room necessity and these flower ones are the cutest! They're super soft and great to throw onto your bed.
Flower Pillow
A full body mirror is essential for checking our your fits before going to class. I recommend getting a thinner, more light mirror that's easy to transport and carry around.
Full Body Mirror
Cute bed sheets instantly make any dorm room go from drab to fab. There are so many designs and colors so choose the one that fits your aesthetic!
Cute Bed Sheets
String lights are a staple to create an aesthetic dorm room. They look amazing in the daytime and nighttime and you can hang them however you like :)
String Lights
Organization
keep your dorm room organized with these organization essentials
Literally the perfect portable cart that you can use to store anything: food, supplies, makeup and more!
Portable Cart
Every college student needs an organizer for their desk. There are ones for papers, pencils and pens and your everyday supplies.
Compartment Organizer
Things get lost so easily in dorms so having organizers in your drawers will be a life saver. I love using these to organize makeup and my stationary tools.
Clear Drawer Organizers
When you're laying in the bed, the last thing you want to do it get out! This is the perfect mini sleeve to place next to your bed where you can slip in your phone, books, glasses, or even snacks!
Bedside Caddy
Jewelry can get lost super easily, especially in your dorm room. A jewelry stand is the perfect way to display and see all your jewelry and keep them organized.
Jewelry Stand
Every girl needs a solid makeup organizer for their dorm desk. There's ones of all sizes and designs to fit your personal needs.
Makeup Organizer
Toiletries
staying fresh and healthy in college is super important!
Everyone needs a shower caddy when moving into college, especially if you're going to be using communal bathrooms. Make sure to get one with open holes so water won't stay inside!
Portable Shower Caddy
This is also a must have if you're going to be using communal showers. You don't want to be walking around barefoot eek!
Shower Slippers
Amazon has a ton of affordable shampoo and conditioner sets that are perfect for bringing to college.
Shampoo & Conditioner Sets
We all have to poop sometimes but it can be super awkward afterwards when it smells a little stinky. Poo pourri will make any bad smells untedectable and leave a pleasant, sweet aroma instead.
Poo-Pourri
A cotton hair towel is great because it doesn't damage your hair and you can easilly wrap it around your head, button the top, and hop out of the shower.
Cotton Hair Towel
A towel bathrobe is perfect to put on right after hopping out of the shower. You don't have to try to get into your clothes when you're all wet and instead can just put this robe on and wait a bit untiil you're dry.
Bathrobe
Cleaning
keeping it fresh and clean in college
A tide pen is a lifesaver when you get a little stain on your clothes and you don't want to do the laundry. Keep it in your bag for when you're on the go too!
Tide Pen Stain Remover
Fresh clothing spray is amazing for keeping your clothes smelling clean even if you haven't washed them for over a week.
Snuggle Spray
A handheld vacuum is what you need to clean little messes and spills. Easy to charge and portable too!
Handheld Vacuums
Everyone needs a lint roller to remove any hairs, lints and dust on clothes to keep you looking tidy and neat.
Lint Roller
Trust me, you'll thank yourself when you buy these for your dorm room.
Clorox Wipes
It doesn't matter what kind but everyone needs some sort of trash can for their living space.
Trash Can
Eats
for all the yummy food you'll eat in your dorm room
A mini fridge is essential when you're having those late night cravings or whenever you need a quick snack!
Mini Fridge
An electric kettle is a necessity for making ramen, tea, hot chocolate or just warm water.
Electric Kettles
This is the perfect snack & food organizer
Rolling Cart Organizer
There's going to be moments when you need to store leftovers or food for later. These containers will be a lifesaver.
Food Storage Containers
I don't want to be that guy but sometimes you just need a fork and you're too lazy to wash a silver one so just use a plastic one.
Plastic Utensils
You'lll definitely needs some plates when your friends come over to eat.
Paper Plates