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COLLEGE APARTMENT / DORM MUST HAVES
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Items that I think are essential for a college dorm or apartment as I have lived in both!
 
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So convenient to have for extra storage and is suitable for any type of room!
Sywhitta 3-Tier Plastic Rolling Utility Cart
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This was so nice to have on my desk in my dorm because it is super bright and also has multiple outlets/usb ports
Drevet LED Desk Lamp w/ USB & 2 AC Outlets
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I definitely have preferred to have velvet hangers in my closets because they keep clothes from falling off and are very slim!
Amazon Basics Slim Velvet Non-Slip Suit Hangers, 30 Pack
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This laundry set comes with a hamper and two bags which were super convenient when I had to carry my clothes to the laundry room!
UniLiGis Collapsible Laundry Hamper with Bags
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It is essential to have good organizers because you will not get much storage space to organize clothes in college so I loved having this to use in my dressers!
DIOMMELL 12 Pack Foldable Cloth Storage Box
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A nice simple, and cheap, bedding set to have
Bedsure Twin XL Comforter Set 5 Pieces Grey
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A bedside caddy is an absolute must if you have a lofted bed! It is so convenient to put anything in so that you do not have to constantly climb down and back up into bed
Lilithye Bedside Storage Organizer with Straps & Bottle Holder (Grey)
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You will ABSOLUTELY need a mattress topper!!
Lucid 3" Lavender Memory Foam Topper Twin XL
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Not a necessity, but I loved having this under my bed to use as a chair, and then it folds out into a bed for when I had people stay the night!
Aiho Memory Foam Sleeper Sofa Bed, Dark Grey
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SAMMART 42L Collapsible Laundry Basket White
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The closets can be snug so these allow you to hang up more items without taking up more room!
HOUSE DAY Magic Hangers Closet Organizers 8 Pack
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Allows for more organization in cabinets!
Ukeetap 2 Pack Pull-Out Storage Organizers 12.8"
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SO NICE to have in my apartment it keeps my entire room smelling delicious and prevents a fire hazard because there’s no flame
Marycele Candle Warmer Lamp with Timer Dimmer
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A nice cheap option if you need to furnish a bathroom
Black 9-Piece Bathroom Accessories Set
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Love having at my desk for when I do my makeup 💄
NUSVAN Vanity Mirror with 3 Light Modes
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Our freezer does not have an ice maker so this has been really nice to have and makes ice very fast!
EUHOMY 26lbs Countertop Ice Maker w/Handle
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I love target’s bath towels because they’re super fluffy and also long!!
Set Of 4 Bath Towels, 100% Super Plush Premium Cotton - Becky Cameron, White, 4 Pack
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Will end up saving you so much $$$ if you buy coffee a lot!!
Keurig K-Mini Go Single-Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker Violet: Compact Electric Brewer, 12 oz Capacity, Uses K-Cups & Pods
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NicBex 56x19 Black Aluminum Floor Mirror
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Upstreman 3.2 Cu.Ft Mini Fridge with Freezer
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Trust you will need places to hang stuff!!!
Large Over the Door Hook 6 Hooks Matte Black - Brightroom™: Steel, No Assembly, Powder-Coated Finish, Towel & Hat Storage
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