Class of 2022, Moms and Dad’s college move-in dates are coming up fast! I know you are excited about getting your room upset and decorated. But do you have all the essential dorm room items? Here is a list of things past college clients suggest you need for that first year. Here are some MUST HAVE items for college dorm life!!
Basic Room Items
- Mattress top: Dorm room mattresses are thin, and uncomfortable add a nice mattress top for a more restful sleep.
- Twin Sheets XL
- Bed pillow
- Ikea Frakte Storage Bag – They are lightweight, durable, and fold flat for easy storing.
- Towels
- Laundry basket/ hamper: Get a laundry basket with rollers or that is a bag for easy transport
- Shower Caddy: If you have a communal bathroom on your dorm floor, you will be hauling your products back and forth every time you shower.
- Shower Shoes: Trust me, you don’t want to walk barefoot in communal bathrooms. Any cheap plastic shoe will do.
- Storage boxes/ cubes: dorm rooms are small storage is a must to put cleaning supplies, makeup, snacks, etc.
- Futon: if you have room in your dorm, It allows people to come over and hang out and have somewhere to sit, which leads to making more friends
- Mini Keriug: coffee is a must in college life
- Mini Fridge: Make sure your dorm room doesn’t have one already before you buy.
- Command Hooks: To hang all the things, grab all the sizes. They will save the day.
Most forgotten Items
- First Aid Kit: for the little emergencies
- Extra Batteries: for remotes, fans, speakers, etc.
- Umbrella, Raincoat, and Boots: for those rainy treks across campus
- Bed Rest Pillow: For studying or watching a movie
- Water Filter: so dorm water can taste like home water
- Small Safe: to keep your wallet, extra cash, and valuables in
- Sleep Mask: for your sanity with a night owl roommate
- Diffuser: for “that” dorm smell when you can’t use candles
- Full-Length Mirror: for that final check out the door
- Thermometer: so you know when it’s time to call the doc
- Tool Kit: for those random fixes
- Power strip: Never enough pugs
- Noise-canceling headphones: you never know when you’ll need quiet to study, or because of a headache, or a super annoying roommate, so having noise-canceling headphones will save your sanity.
- Extra Long Charging cords: You may not have an outlet right next to your bed or desk, so extra long charging cords always come in handy.
- Desk Organizer: Absolute must-have for keeping all your supplies in one place.
I might have forgotten some items on this list. If so, please comment below. Also, check out my College Drom Room Hacks and Essentials Pinterest Board if you want more tips or dorm room decor hacks.
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