This post is full of the best storage ideas for the dorm room!

dorm room storage

Trying to find ways to get a little extra room out of your dorm room can be tricky. You need to figure out how to fit about 8 months of clothing into a tiny closet. Or fitting enough drawers to put your other needs into.

Either way, we are going to go over genius storage ideas that work perfectly in small spaces!

We also included links to products incase you wanted to recreate any of these dorm rooms!

11 Genius Dorm Room Storage Ideas Perfect For Small Spaces


1. Storage cabinets under bed

dorm room storage
sourced from @lizzie

I LOVE how Lizzie put these storage cabinets underneath her bed – saving her so much space! Not to mention, the white shelves are perfect to use as a nightstand that also holds SO much!

Recreate this dorm room:

dorm room storage

dorm room storage

dorm room storage

2. Closet Storage Hacks

dorm room storage
sourced from @Liana

This closet is a stoage heaven. You can fit so many items and the hanging shelves come in 10 colors making them perfect to match any dorm room theme!

Seriously, you can save so much room and bring all of your clothes.

Recreate This Dorm Room:

dorm room storage

dorm room storage

dorm room storage

3. Nightstand Organizer

dorm room storage
sourced from @dormify

I love the way the dorm room looks above. Especially because of the cute dressers each roommate has!

This super cute dresser would be perfect next to your bed with a cute plant on it!

Recreate this dorm room:

dorm room storage

dorm room storage

4. So many storage ideas

dorm room storage
sourced from @TvBee

This dorm room is FULL of storage ideas! From the storage cart, ottoman, cabinets, and everything in between.

Recreate this dorm room:

dorm room storage

dorm room storage

dorm room storage

dorm room storage

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5. Shoe Organizer

college dorm room
sourced from @Malena

I highly recommend you bring less than 7 shoes. However, if you disagree this shoe rack would work really well!

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4. Cubed Dresser

freshmen dorm room
sourced from @ella

If your dorm room has the space for it, defently pack a cubed dresser. You can fit clothes, book, and anything else you need! Plus the boxes to put inside them are really cheap on Amazon.

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6. clean dorm room

sourced from @ken

The best way to keep your dorm room organized is by keeping it clean!!!

You can have all the best storage products and it will never stay organized. So make sure everything has a place to go.

RELATED: How To Keep Your College Dorm Insanely Clean | Everything You Will Need To Keep Your Dorm Room Clean

Recreate this dorm room:

dorm room storage

7. Food Baskets

sourced from @bysophialee

Keeping your food organized sounds easy until it’s week 3 and you realized you don’t have any food storage.

These baskets are perfect for storing your food and making sure everything has a place to go!

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8. Get above desk storage

Many people forget to keep their desks organized when packing for college.

Think about getting an above desktop that keeps your school supplies organized.

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9. mini fridge caddy

dorm kitchen essentials

When you buy your fridge, don’t forget about this caddy!

It goes directly on top of your fridge and you can put the contaminants next to it. I have even seen people put a microwave on top of this fridge caddy. Keeps everything organized!

10. Shelving

Dorm rooms are known for having very little space.

By adding shelves to the bedroom, you can use the vertical space to maximize the dorm’s potential.

11. Shoe Organizer

Everyone loves to bring their shoes but as we already established, the dorms are very small.

With this, you can bring as many shoes as you wants while not taking up any room.

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