Graduation season is quickly approaching, the college acceptance letters are in, and decision day has come. So if you're anything like me, this means you're already on Pinterest planning exactly how you want your dorm to look in the fall.
You're getting ready to move out (!!!!!) and decorating and picking exactly the way you want your first space to look is beyond exciting. But there's one thing you may not have thought about yet: how you're going to organize all your stuff in a shared room that might be smaller than your current one.
Don't stress though. I'm here to spill about the best dorm organizers, with the exact ones I had my freshman year that I'd recommend to any college student, plus the ones I wish I did.
Not to be dramatic, but if I had this in my dorm room, it would've been absolutely life-changing. We all know a large over-the-door mirror is an absolute essential for every freshman, but this one that opens up into jewelry and cosmetic storage is next-level. My desk had fully turned into my getting-ready space by my first Thanksgiving break, and if I'd had this extra storage space, I would've probably actually had room to study.
This is the exact closet organizer I used for every single year of college, and I cannot recommend it enough. Whether you're studying in California or Canada, this fabric shelving unit is ideal for storing scarves, knitwear, bags, shorts, and swimwear. It has a hook for your favorite hat, and is also fully collapsible for easy moving from one dorm room to the next, taking up minimal space in your suitcase or car. Plus, the neutral color palette means it'll always go with your changing taste in decor over the years.
If there's one thing I'd recommend doing if you're able to, it's lofting your bed. A dorm doesn't exactly have a lot of floor space, so working vertically is your best bet when it comes to maximizing room for storage. But it also comes with the struggle of having to climb out of bed for a middle of the night drink. This adorable bedside caddy hangs from the side of your bed and has space for your phone, Airpods, lip balm, and water bottle. Plus, the boho vibes are immaculate.
If you love the idea of a bedside caddy but you're more of a hot beverage fan than a water bottle drinker (gorgeous gorgeous girls drink herbal tea every night), this clip-on bedside shelf is ideal. It's made of sustainably sourced bamboo, and is also available in neutral wood finishes. The BedShelfie is also amazing solution for a bed at regular height that doesn't have space for a nightstand next to it.
This cute little lavender pastel crate isn't just perfect for organizing your toiletries in an aesthetic way. It also has pop up handles to turn it into a shower caddy (mind = blown). This fully collapsible organizer has serious countertop appeal, and can function as a piece of decor bringing color into your space even when it's not in use in the bathroom. It's also perfectly coordinated to the rest of the Felix crates from Urban Outfitters(opens in new tab) and would match the iconic HAY crates(opens in new tab) as well, which you can mix, match, and stack to your heart's content.
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