This post is all about the best dorm room organization ideas.
Are you about to move into your college dorm room this August? If so, you came to the right place. I will be sharing the secrets of having and keeping an organized dorm room.
I remember when I first moved into my dorm room, I told myself I was going to be so organized and keep my entire room insanely clean. Then a couple of months went by and my desk started piling up with random items. That was then that I decided everything needed to have its own place to go.
If I could redecorate my dorm room, I would focus a lot more on the organization. In this guide, we will be going over 25 insanely good organization ideas for your dorm room.
Dorm Room Organization Ideas You Will Love
1. Know what you are bringing!
It is SO important to know what you are bringing/packing.
I packed everything the night before I left and ended up having to run to Target multiple times. Do not be like me lol. Know what you are going to pack and start early.
2. Use an Ottoman to store items.
This white ottoman comes in 4 colors so this is perfect for any theme you have planned.
The beauty of Ottomans is you can hide 😉 stuff in there that the school cannot go through. It also looks really cute.
3. Get an office supplies holder.
This is definitely the most basic organizer you can have but its 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,
4. How about this 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.
5. Or this 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. Get these storage cabinets!
One of my favorite organization hacks on the internet right now.
This storage cabinet is perfect to stand next to your bed and have a plant or drink on top of it. It also comes in 4 colors perfect for any theme you have planned.
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7. Put your jewelry in its designated place!
I have lost SO much jewelry in college.
Don’t be like me, get a jewelry organizer that is as useful as it is decorative.
8. Long hanging shelves for the closet.
These hanging shelves come in 10 colors (even pink) making them perfect to match any dorm room theme!
Dorm Room Organization Ideas You Will Love
9. Or these separate shelves for the closet.
In the picture, she has these in color pink and separates them into two different columns.
Not only is this great for organization, but also saves so much space in your tiny dorm closet.
10. Save some space in your closet with these.
Students have been raving about these for months!
Seriously, you can save so much room, and if you are like me and have many shirts – these are a must-have.
11. Get over the bed shelving.
Having a shelf above your bed can make your walls feel less empty and more like home.
You can put some plants on these or even photos of you with family and friends. If you like to read as well, books would be perfectly organized on these.
12. Buy a shower caddy.
You are going to need a shower caddy if you live in the dorms. Do not carry all of your items to the bathroom down the hall. These shower caddies are perfect for easily carrying all of your shower needs from one place to another.
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Dorm Room Organization Ideas You Will Love
13. Use the room on your doors.
This is the BEST hack for your shoe collection.
Hang this on your closet door and your shoes are good to go.
14. Use these hooks for towels or your bags.
There will be no place to hang your towels or your bags.
USE these hooks to keep your dorm room organized and stay organized.
15. Bedside caddy.
This organization hack is genius especially if you plan on lifting your dorm bed.
This bedside caddy hooks directly onto your bed and allows you to have what you need right next to you. Do not wake up your roommate late at night because you need a certain book.
Dorm Room Organization Ideas You Will Love
16. Fridge organizer.
If you plan on bringing a fridge to college, BUY this fridge organizer. Seriously. You do not want to have your snacks and cups randomly in your room. This keeps everything on and by the fridge.
This does not include the fridge but you can see a fridge here.
17. Under sink organizer.
Many college dorms have their own bathrooms that they share with their roommate or roommates. These sink organizers are perfect for students because you will have barely any room to put your bathroom needs.
This sink organizer utilizes the space.
18. Organize your desk drawers.
My biggest tip for college students is to keep their dorm room organized. When your room is organized your mind is organized.
These desk organizers prevents you from just throwing random items into your drawer and making it a mess.
19. A actual trashcan.
Yes, having an actual trashcan will keep you organized.
Do not pile your desk with trash just because you do not have a trashcan. Buy a trashcan and throw away the trash.
20. Adhesive shelf nightstand.
I WISH I had these when I was living in the dorms. You will love this.
This sticks to the wall next to your bed and you can keep your phone on it. Meaning, you don’t have to hope that your phone doesn’t fall off the bed or reach down for it in the morning.
21. Laundry hamper.
Please buy a laundry hamper even if it isn’t the one above.
Have it in your closet or underneath your bed, and USE it. Do not have dirty laundry all over the floor.
22. Tupperware.
You will be spending a lot of time in the dining halls but what if your sick and can’t go to the dining hall?
Having Tupperware allows you to store actual food in your dorm fridge.
23. Compartment Organizer.
This one is for anyone that wants to use your desk for school work. These compartment organizers are perfect for pens, makeup, and anything you can fit in it.
24. Mesh portable bag.
Many university sport games won’t allow you to bring in a bag unless they have cops check it. These mesh bags are perfect for sport games you will be going to.
25. Maybe some more drawers.
If you have a ton of clothes that you want to bring, you will need more drawers. My friend has this exact one on Amazon and she loves it.