This guide is all about dorm desk essentials.
Keeping your desk organized can be the difference between a 3.0 GPA and a 4.0 GPA. Having your desk organized keeps you more motivated to actually be productive and get your work done.
During my first semester of college, my desk was anything but organized. I had books everywhere, random makeup brushes, and just a whole lot of pointless stuff but I realized it was because there was nowhere else to put things. No designated spot for everything I had. This guide will help you have a spot for everything while still keeping it organized.
Dorm Desk Essentials To Keep You Insanely Organized
1. Office Supplies Holder
This is definitely the most basic organizer you can have but it’s perfect if you want to take it with you to your first apartment and first home.
However, if you are looking for something a little bit cuter, check out number 7,
2. Adjustable Wood Display Shelf
I recently saw a photo of a girl’s dorm room with this on her desk – HOW FREAKIN SMART?
She had it on the back of her desk against the wall and she had her books and computers on it.
3. Small Mirror
You will end up needing a smaller mirror in your dorm room. I included it in the “dorm desk essentials” because I keep mine on my dorm desk but it is up to you where you put it.
The one listed above you can find on Amazon, it has over 7,000 reviews and is on discount right now.
4. Desk Lamp
If you are sharing your room with someone, a desk lamp is essential.
You do not want to have to turn on all of the lights just to do homework when your roommate is taking a nap.
The one listed above is also on sale with over 6,000 reviews.
5. DIY Desk Organizer
This is a great DIY desk organizer especially if you want something more lengthy instead of thick. You can take each part apart or use it together in a set!
6. Self-Adhesive Desk Drawer
My dorm room has a desk with a pull-out drawer and I absolutely love it. However, some of my friends at different colleges do not have it – so this would be the perfect DIY replacement.
7. Desktop Desk Organizer
Just like number #1 this is a perfect desk organizer to put your books, computers, and pencils on.
It also comes in 5 different colors making it perfect for any theme you are thinking of doing!
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8. Wall Calendar
Everyone needs a wall calendar. I have 3 calendars right now in my dorm room and it makes it so much easier to never be late on an assignment and stay up to date on this blog.
9. 6-Foot Extension Cord
You will need an extension cord for your desk. I have one for my desk so I can plug in my phone, computer, AirPods, and my calculator.
10. Desk Cart With Wheels
If I could redo my dorm room, I am getting this desk cart.
The amount of dorm rooms I have seen with this exact cart is huge. People either use it for their books or their makeup.
11. File Holder
This is a basic file holder that would be ideal if you do not want to spend a lot of money on a holder and just want a basic one.
12. Pencil/Makeup Holder
You can have your pens and pencils anywhere but this holder is so cute that I knew I had to include it.
13. Dry Erase Whiteboard with Storage
This is PERFECT if you are looking for something for reminders. I currently use a whiteboard that I hang next to my wall but if I could redo my room, I would buy this in a heartbeat!
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