25 Dorm Room Essentials

This ottoman with hidden storage provides extra seating and convenient space to store clothes, shoes, blankets, or snacks!

This multi-purpose, rolling cart can be used for pantry items, toiletries, books, and more! The adjustable size makes it perfect for narrow places, and it's lightweight and easy to carry.

This dorm and apartment-friendly candle warmer allows you to enjoy your favorite candle scents without an open flame. The lamp height and brightness is also adjustable.

This hanging storage caddy is super convenient for storing your cell phone, TV remote, charger cords, and magazines. Simply hook to the bed frame, footboard or headboard so everything is within reach.

This rack is perfect for small spaces because it pops up for use and collapses flat for space-saving storage. Easily store it under the sink or slip it into any cabinet to keep counters clear and tidy.

This XL zippered pillowcase can be filled with clothes, bedding, or blankets to maximize space when storage is limited. It's comfy decor for the bed or couch, too!

Shared bathrooms + roommates = less privacy. These 30 x 60 inch bath towels are super soft and perfect for wrapping up! These come in a variety of colors but I suggest gifting a neutral color like dark grey.

This 175-piece first aid medical kit is packed with essential supplies including bandages, antiseptic wipes, OTC medicines, gauze, medical tape, and non-latex gloves. Perfect for college students to have on hand!

Maximize living space or closet space with this tall, slim, collapsible laundry hamper. The attached handles also make it easy for students to carry full loads to and from the laundry room.

This collapsible hamper is perfect for laundry or as a storage container for clothes, shoes, bags, etc. Simply pop-up to open when using, and collapse it flat to save space.

This adhesive shower caddy solution comes with 5 pieces including 2 shower caddies, 2 soap holders, 1 toothbrush holder and 5 adhesives. Or, use them in the kitchen to store spices, cutlery, or dish sponges!

These large, water-resistant totes have zippers and carrying handles, making them a wonderful alternative to moving boxes. They can also be used for closet and under-bed storage, so I suggest the multi-colored bags to categorize items.

Take advantage of every space, including under the bed! These foldable storage containers are perfect for keeping seasonal clothing, blankets, comforters, pillows, linen sheets, wrapping paper, and more!

These organizing shelves can be used on a counter or under the sink to organize kitchen, pantry, bathroom, or vanity items. The sliding feature is super handy!

This ceramic, nonstick cooking station with dual griddles makes it easy to prepare eggs, toast, sausage, veggies, potatoes, and more without a cooktop. It's also super easy to wipe clean!

Every space in a dorm room needs to be flex space. This portable laptop desk has a pillow cushion and fits up to a 15.6 inch laptop, making it easy to study or read in bed, on the couch, or riding in a car.

The 3-side design can charge up to 9 devices at the same time! The cube offers six (6) AC outlets, two (2) USB-A ports, and one (1) USB-C port. Charge your cellphone, laptop, tablet, earphones or camera without a variety of converters.

This 3 sided power strip provides 4 USB charging ports, 5 wide spaced outlets, and a 360° night light for added safety and visibility when coming home late or early mornings.

This foldable, stackable storage solution is perfect for organizing lightweight items like clothes, towels, sheets and more. It effortlessly fits into any closet, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, office or study area.

I still have (and use!) my first tool set from college. With a lifetime guarantee, this sturdy set includes the most reach for DIY tools: 8oz. claw hammer, 6.5" lineman pliers, tape measure, utility knife, bit driver with 2” bit extension and 20 most popular bit sizes, precision screwdrivers for small screws, 8 hex keys and a pair of scissors.

When used vertically, these "magic" closet storage hangers can save more than 80% of the closet space! Each hanger can hold 9 pieces of clothing, and the sturdy design can easily hold winter coats, jeans and more.

Add comfort and softness to a standard dorm mattress with this 30oz down alternative mattress topper. The deep pockets ensure that it stays in place, and it's also machine washable!

This 3-in-1 space saver offers a full length mirror, lockable interior cabinet for jewelry and accessories, and storage shelves on the back! It's the perfect space saver for a dorm or apartment.

This 100% genuine leather journal is great for recent college or high school grads. Refillable lined pages make the perfect notebook or journal, and it can be personalized with their name or initials.

This monogrammed travel bag is carry-on compliant and perfect for weekend visits home!