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First Dorm Needs
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items Getting ready to head to college or to send your baby away for the first time? These dorm essentials are what you will need to get through the first year of dorm life. Make sure to make your space your own so you feel happier in it.
Sections
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Storage
Wall Hangings
Decor
Lights
Storage
Storage boxes are great to declutter and helpful on moving day
Sterilite Plastic Storage Bin/ File Box, 18 1/2" L x 14" W x 11" H, Black
Nice and simple set of white boxes you can use to make more space in your drawers
SKUBB Box, set of 6 - white
Command caddies will do the trick for around the dorm storage. Keep all your things organized for different areas.
Command 10 Lb Large Organizing Caddy White
Baskets like this are good for toiletries and cleaning products to store in.
Crossover Weave Stackable Storage Basket, Navy Blue
Cute woven storage basket you can use for a more aesthetically pleasing look.
Better Homes & Gardens Medium White Woven Rope Decorative Storage Basket with Handles, 14.3 in x 11 in x 9 in - Walmart.com
Make sure you get hangers for your closet space!! I like velvet hangers compared to plastic because they keep clothes a little better and don't break as easily.
Elama Velvet Slim Profile Heavy-Duty Felt Hangers with Stainless Steel Swivel Hooks, Black, 30-Piece
Maximizes unused space under beds, sofas, tables, or closets with a slim 7.2-inch height, fitting most beds perfectly.
Under Bed Storage with Wheels, Under Bed Storage Containers, Under the Bed Storage Organizer with Clear Lids - Rolling Drawers & Bins for Clothes,Shoes,Toys, 2-Pack (Black)
Wall Hangings
Fun and simple Yee Haw tapestry
Urban Shop 60" x 80" Yeehaw Multi Wall Tapestry
Super pretty botanical record posters. These are super cute for a boho vibe
HK Studio Hippie Decor 4pcs 12" Posters
Very fun and cute cherry dice canvas with a light up feature
Urban Shop 16" x 20" Light-up Dice Canvas Wall Art
A simple corkboard can help you keep up with memories or daily reminders!
Stellweilan Tessberg 30"x20" White Cork Board with Linen Surface – Stylish Wall-Mounted Bulletin Board for Home, School, Office – Elegant & Functional Noticeboard | Wayfair
The Glass Framed "Live For The Moments You Can't Put Into Words" artwork adds a modern touch to any room. With its crisp white hue and minimalist design, it effortlessly blends into various decor themes while standing out with its impactful message.
Glass Framed Live For The Moments You Can't Put Into Words, 11x14
Keep all of your important appointments, favorite pictures, or important lists in one place and conveniently displayed with the Martha Stewart Everette Magnetic Monthly Dry Erase Calendar with Cork Board.
MARTHA STEWART Black Woodgrain 18"W x .75"D x 24"H Wall Calendar Marker Board BR-PM-COM-MW4C1-4561-BK-MS
Grab some school gear to decorate your dorm with!
South Florida Bulls Pegasus 51" x 60" Diamond Boxed Wall Tapestry
Decor
A simple stand mirror is good if you need to do your makeup or anything else if the other mirror is in use
MATEPROX 8" Makeup Mirror with Stand, Swivel Vanity 1X 10X Magnifying Mirror, Silver
Really nice and fluffy rug
Sanmadrola Area Rugs for Bedroom, Fluffy Navy Blue Shaggy Soft Area Rug, Non-Slip Indoor Floor Carpet for Living Room, Kids Baby Boys Teen Dorm Home Decor Aesthetic, Nursery, 5.2x6.6 Feet Pink
Give your things some privacy with a bed skirt. Also makes the bed a bit cuter
RIMELA Twin XL Bed Skirt 22 Inch Drop White
Get this silly Sardines can novelty mat for your bathroom if you have one with your room
Oval Blue and Ivory Sardine Can Bath Mat
Very nice and simple flower trinket tray for your jewelry or other small things
Lotus Leaf Ceramic Ring Tray, Pink
Adorn your bed with pillows with your initials!
White Sherpa Monogram Letter Pillow, S
Charming and petite, these trinket dishes are designed to hold your smallest luxuries. Perfectly proportioned for your nightstand or vanity, each piece offers storage for delicate jewelry and dainty keepsakes, crafted from hand-painted stoneware with...
Petite Market Trinket
Lights
Pretty sunflower string lights for the flower girlies
Sunflowers 6ft String Lights
Get the perfect ambient light (and photo lighting) with the viral Sunset Light
Balkwan Sunset Projection Rainbow Lamp
Always love seeing salt lamps as a decor item. If you have the space you should add one to your dorm!
Himalayan Salt Lamp
Features a convenient catch-all base for organizing small items like headphones and paper clips, maintaining a tidy workspace.
Mainstays LED Desk Lamp with Catch-All Base & AC Outlet, Matte Black
Features 50 LED wire lights that produce a warm white glow, perfect for creating ambiance.
Mainstays Indoor 50-Count Battery-Operated LED Wire Lights, Warm White, 8 Modes
Illuminate your bedside and shelves with this soft-touch figure lamp featuring a pondering Smiski® character. This portable light turns on and dims with a simple touch.
Smiski® Character Touch Light
The perfect addition to your dorm lighting displays, this portable LED lamp features a dome-shaped shade with a tapered base. This portable light offers a cordless design so you can move your lighting wherever and whenever you need it.
Ciara Rechargeable LED Table Lamp