I wanted to share a blog that was originally written for our sister site Get Organized regarding dorm room essentials.

Dorm rooms have the basic furniture essentials; such as a bed, desk, and closet. But what other items are needed to make the next 9 months away from home the most comfortable. Here are some essential items that every college student needs to help their transition from home to living on their own.

Having an organized desk and the right materials is the first step to achieving higher grades in school. Organize your desktop with the 4 piece Mesh Office set. Includes 1 paper cup holder, drawer organizer, pen cup & letter holder. Metal mesh construction with silver finish.

Closet Doubler I know I had 3 suitcases worth of clothes when I moved into my dorm and only one stand alone armoire. This is the perfect space saver for keeping your closet clutter free for storing all of that excess clothing. The bottom bar is also height adjustable and the added hooks are ideal for hanging either your ties or belts and even purses!

Convertible Shower Caddy
Convertible shower caddy hangs from the shower arm or flips over to hang from the door or wall. Adjustable deep shelves let you customize to fit larger bottles. Suction cups affix the caddy to the wall for added stability. You can even hang it on your closet door to dry out when you are finished. Soap, razors, washcloths and more are kept tidy and out of the way.

This is probably the most essential item of all because if you miss class and oversleep Mom or Dad isn’t there to wake you up. Talking Alarm Clock starts your day with a friendly voice rather than a startling buzzer. Time and temperature are promptly announced at the programmed wake time, eliminating the straining to read the time in those first groggy moments. Digital display also includes date and day with a dimmer function for the blue background. Loud alarm feature also included.

I wanted to share a blog that was originally written for our sister site Get Organized about organizing a dorm room or small space.

With limited space in the dorm room, students need it to be functional and neat. Create an organized room as they move in and it will be easier to keep things in their place. The following are types of storage items that will keep you organized and allow you to utilize the most space.

If your closet is simply too packed to handle your shoe collection, consider employing all the extra room under your bed with an under bed shoe organizer. Shoes Under is a simple space-saving solution to shoe-cluttered closets and floors. Up to a dozen dress shoes, sandals, sneakers and heels have a new home in this lightweight and durable holder, which slides easily under a bed or closet floor. No more stumbling over scattered or piled-up footwear. Unit features side handles and a see-through zippered cover, for easy identification.

One of the most helpful organizers for small spaces in my opinion would be the Stackable Storage. When space is limited in a dorm or small room, it can be hard to keep items organized in a neat manner. You can stack the cabinets horizontally or vertically and they take about 20 minutes to assemble. Store anything from textbooks to clothes. They make it easy to clear up the floor while also avoiding the inevitable nicks and scratches that regular wooden furniture would endure.

Ironing clothes is a chore for some of us that involves a large ironing board which cantake up space while in use and while being stored as well. The Over the Door Ironing Board easily fits over all sizes and styles of doors. It allows the board to fold out when in use and fold up when finished, thus saving time and space.