A Guide to Dorm Room Essentials

Jun 26, 2023

2 min read

When my son left for college a year ago, I didn't even know where to start. He was moving into a dorm room that was smaller than my closet...and had to share the space! So I researched ways to maximize his space. Here are some of the top ways we did it.

Always go up! Use every inch of space...including the space above things. That includes the desk. A hutch adds much needed extra space.

Desk Hutch
Desk Shelf

Make the dorm room feel more like home with a cozy headboard. Just make sure they are for a dorm bed. Most dorm beds are XL Twin. All of these were made for dorm beds, so they will fit.

Bevel Tacked Plush Headboard
college headboard
Tufted Headboard

Storage needs to do double duty. Trunks can not only store out of season clothes, but they can be an extra seat or a coffee table.

Brand Trunk - Baby Pink
College trunk 2
College Dorm Trunk
Trunk

Use any space...including under the bed!

Under bed Storage
Underbed Storage Containers
Foldable Under Bed Storage

My son had a refrigerator in his dorm room. It was perfect for a late night snack. These stations helped keep food neat and organized.

Mini Kitchen Shelf
Dorm Cart
Cooking Station

Dorm room mattresses are usually XL Twin. Having a comfortable place to sleep in a must! All of these choices dorm-room approved.

Plush Comfoter
Nautica1
Unicorn Dreamz
DormCo Silver Pink
Mint Bedding
Coma Inducer® Oversized

Some dorm sheet sets will come with an extra pocket for an ipad or a phone. My son was in a loft, so this was really practical for him!

Bedside Pocket Sheet Set
Sheets
Twin XL Sheets

Mattresses in dorm rooms usually aren't comfortable. I did purchase a mattress topper for my son.

Dorm Bed Topper
Memory Foam Topper
Ultimate Sleep topper

I love dorm packs that will take the guessing game out of everything! These three come with a hamper and even a trunk! All one purchase and your done. Easy!