Dorm Room Essentials That Are Actually Hella Convenient for Anyone Living in a Small Space
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Living in a New York City apartment is kind of like living in a college dorm room. You don't have a lot of space, and you're surrounded by other people. So when it's time for students to head back to school, I start keeping an eye on what people are adding to their dorm room checklist. That's because dorm life essentials are typically space-saving, super cute, and affordable. So if you live in an apartment, I've rounded up the best dorm room essentials that are hella convenient for anyone living in a small space.
Because when you don't have a lot of room, you have to make use of what you have. Buying bed risers can give you that vertical space for some storage cubes. A cute magnetic key holder makes use of wall space. Capitalize on your living space with floating neon shelves. The home decor options are endless.
From bed risers to a small desk lamp, a rotating desk organizer to a handy closet organizer, these are the best dorm room essentials that are convenient for people living in small spaces. Because why should college students get all the cute home decor and space-saving must-haves?
A Compact Power Strip With AC Outlets & USB Charging Ports
If you can never find an outlet when you need it, then you have to add this convenient power strip to your cart. It's compact, portable, and includes 3 AC outlets and 3 USB charging ports (1 USB-C and 2 USB-A) for all your devices.
A Closet Organizer That Can Hold A Lot
I've never lived in a NYC apartment with more than 2 closets, so I'm always on the search for ways to maximize my closet space. These 2 organizers (with 10 clips per hanger) are perfect for hanging leggings, skirts, pants, socks, and more, in a way that doesn't take up a lot of room.
A Popular Air Purifier With a Small Footprint
Backed by over 25,700 5-star Amazon reviews, this purifier is a popular pick. It can filter out dust, hair, pollen, and more, that you find in the air and since it measures just 6.1 x 9.7 inches, it won't take up a lot of space in your home.
A Single Serve Coffeemaker That Comes in Cute Colors
Snag this single-serve coffeemaker in bright orange, cyan, green, red, and more. Not only does it brew a delicious cup of joe in minutes (using K pods), but it also measures just 7.4 x 9.06 inches and costs less than $40.
Pastel Storage Containers That Easily Fold & Collapse
Store away your small objects with these 6 storage crates (measuring 3.9 x 5.9 inches each). And when you don't need them, they easily fold and collapse for later. They're even stackable.
A Handy Alarm Clock That Projects the Time on Your Wall
How often have you gotten up in the night and thought, "What time is it?" This handy alarm clock projects the time on your wall or ceiling and includes a USB port for your phone and a radio. Plus, the projection has adjustable brightness, so you can set it for your personal preference.
This Super Cute Magnetic Key Holder
Never know where your keys are? Then you need this key holder. It easily attaches to your wall with a secure adhesive and features a magnetic design for holding your keys in place.
A 60-Pack of Hanger Hooks That Add So Much Space in Your Closet
Make the most of your closet space with these connector hooks. They conveniently attach to most hangers and allow you to layer your hanger vertically. Save space and easily plan out your OOTD all at once.
A Wire Basket for Fruit With Storage on Top
This chic wire basket gives you room for fruit (or coffee or office supplies or toiletries) on the bottom, but a small amount of space on top for other essentials. It even comes with 2 hooks for hanging items and can be stacked or hung on the wall for added space saving.
A Chic End Table With Locker Vibes
Get a back-to-school aesthetic with this metal locker end table. It includes 2 shelves, measures 27.14 x 14.96 inches, and includes keys for when you want to lock items away. And if you're looking for something bigger, I love the locker designs over at Mustard Made (and they come in tons of bright colors).
A 50-Pack of Sleek, Space-Saving Hangers
You can save so much space with these sleek, velvety hangers. They take up less room in your closet, include notched shoulders to keep straps in place, and will keep your clothes looking great.
A Portable Blender That Can Blend Anything
These 4 risers raise your bed so you can have more storage area underneath. They're made of durable plastic and can be stacked when not in use.
A Desk Organizer That Rotates 360 Degrees
With a rotating base, 5 compartments, and cute design, you'll want this desk organizer on your desk ASAP. It holds so much and comes in 13 vibrant colorways.
This 2-Pack of Petite, Folding Desk Lamps
Featuring a mini design and a magnet on the bottom, these lamps are perfect for your desk, on the fridge, or anywhere you need a little more illumination. They also include a clip for attaching to a book and reviewers rave that it looks just like the Pixar lamp.
A Set of 4 Risers to Give You More Under-Bed Space
These 4 risers raise your bed so you can have more storage area underneath. They're made of durable plastic and can be stacked when not in use.
These 4 Floating Neon Shelves That Deliver a Futuristic Aesthetic
Floating shelves are a great way to make use of wall space. Each of these acrylic shelves can hold up to 8.8 pounds and come with mounting screws for easy hanging. They also come in 12 cool colorways.
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