Getting your first Dorm Room together can be overwhelming. Both for College Students and Parents. This list is some of my favorite things to help make this easier.
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Bedding and Accessories
Storage
All the Extras
Bedding and Accessories
Everything you need to make a cozy home base
Dormify has the best bedding I have found.
Shop College Dorm Bedding Bundles - Dormify
This mattress Topper is very easy to keep on the bed and very comfortable.
ELEMUSE 3 Inch Twin XL Gel Memory Foam Topper
This lamp is so fun. It clips on the bed and you can change the color of the light. It bends anyway you need it to.
Shroommate Clip On Bed Light - MultiColor LEDs
These back rests are great for reading and catching up on work in bed. A nice way to add a pop of color into the room also.
20"x20" Bed Rest Faux Shearling Rose Print Pillow for Dorm - Room Essentials™
This Bedside wall organizer adds a bit of personal space for each roomate. Great for bunked beds
WallShelfie Bedside Wall Organizer - Black
This Back to College Kit from Target has all of the basics to make getting ready simple.
Nestl Back to College Kit, Twin XL Bed in a Bag with College Dorm Bedding, Twin XL Comforter Sets, College Dorm Room Essentials, Sage Green
A matress topper is a must. A good nights sleep is so important for everyone. It is hard to learn when you are tired. This one is so comfortable.
Niagara Sleep Ultra Soft Twin XL Mattress Topper
These ladder pads make climbing into a lofted bed easier on your feet.
Bunk Bed Ladder Pads, Self-Adhesive Foam Cover
Storage
Those Dorm Rooms can be Tiny. A few well placed Storage Items really helps make things organized and felling like home.
Microwave Shelves are a great way to store all the supplies for in the room snacks and easy meals
Costway 4-Tier Baker's Rack Microwave Oven Rack Shelves Kitchen Storage Organizer Iron White
Under the bed storage is great for adding space. We used this for towels and extra sheets
60qt Underbed Clear Storage Bin with Latches - Brightroom™
Over the door shoe organizers are so helpful in keeping the clutter down. Half of the organizer for each roomate
Over The Door 24 Pocket Mesh Shoe Organizer Light Gray - Brightroom™: Hanging Shoe Storage, Holds 24 Pairs, No Assembly Required
We put this in the closet to organize non hanging clothes
3 Drawer Wide Tower Espresso - Brightroom™
This laundry bag is wonderful for not only storing dirty clothes but taking it to the machines too
BALEINE 120L Laundry Bag Backpack, 900D Oxford
My daughter loves this jewelery stand on her desk
Jewelry Stand Organizer with Drawers Ivory - Brightroom™
This hanging shower caddy is so practical. I love that it has a hook so you can hang it up in the shower/
Hanging Toiletry Bag, Shower Caddy Tote
This cart is great for keeping this neat. It has wheels so it is easy to move. The wheels lock so it stays where you place it.
Pipishell 3 Tier Rolling Cart Organizer White
This is a great box for making an over the counter medicine kit for the dorm.
HEY FOLY 15qt Clear Medicine Organizer Box
This is great to add storage space on the desk. This one even folds for easy packing.
The Container Store Metal Folding Hutch
These over the door hooks are perfect for coats and towels
Over Door Hooks 4 Pack Heavy Duty Stainless
All the Extras
What is extra for one is a must have for others but I wanted to add a few more things.
Having a Keurig K-Mini in the room is a must for me.
Keurig K-Mini Mate Single-Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker Black
This power strip is so handy for setting up the room. This one has surge protection which is a must.
TESSAN Tower Power Strip 11 Outlets 3 USB
My daughter says that this is the most used item in her room. Everyone wants to have some of her filtered water.
Waterdrop - PT-07B Water Filter Pitcher, 10-Cup, NSF Certified, with 1+1 Filters - Blue
A classic dorm fridge is a must for me too.
Frigidaire 2.5 cu ft Compact Dorm Fridge with Freezer Black
This hooding hanger is a great space saver. This would also work with purses and scarves.
TOPIA HANGER Hoodie Hangers with 6 Wood Balls
This vacuum is perfect for a dorm. It is small and easy to use and take apart. I love the handheld part that makes it easy to clean in small areas
Eureka Blaze 3-in-1 Stick Vacuum, Dark Black
This is a nice rug to make the room feel more like home.
World Rug Gallery Cream 5 ft x 7 ft Bohemian Stripe Area Rug 385CREAM5X7
