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Back To School: 12 Dorm Room Must-Haves You Don't Want To Forget

Your school set up just isn't complete without these 12 things.
Back To School: 12 Dorm Room Must-Haves You Don’t Want To Forget
By Jamila Stewart · Updated August 19, 2022

Moving into your college dorm room or apartment, especially for the first time, is often a euphoric experience. Perhaps it’s your first time away from home, and you’re overjoyed with the unknown possibilities of college. In all that excitement, it can be easy to overlook some of the basics, but when you’re back to school shopping, you don’t want to forget the most important things you need for your dorm room. 

College rooms and apartments aren’t notorious for offering up the most space, but with a bit of strategic planning, you’ll find it easy enough to move all your prized possessions in, and set your new space up in a way that feels like home away from home. It’s pretty easy to breeze over things such as reading lamps, vacuum cleaners and air purifiers, but they’re the kind of things you’ll find yourself wishing you had when you need them. Get a better idea of things you won’t want your dorm room to be without, with the items we rounded up ahead.

01
Utopia Bedding Comforter Duvet Insert

This comforter will lend your room an ultra-clean look.

Available at Amazon
28 Shop Now
02
WAITIEE Wireless 3-in-1 Charging Station

Setting up your room for school is all about maximizing space, and this 3-in-1 charger has got everything else beat.

Available at Amazon
31 Originally $40 Shop Now
03
Utopia Home Premium Velvet Hangers 30 Pack

No-slip hangers always make for a clean closet.

Available at Amazon
21 Shop Now
04
Lush Décor Belle 3 Piece Ruffled Quilt

Grab a comforter that makes your new space feel like home away from home.

Available at Amazon
48 Originally $250 Shop Now
05
Budding Joy Store Large Storage Bags

College dorm rooms and apartments are known for their generous closet space, but consider your problems solved with a few foldable storage bins.

Available at Amazon
24 Originally $45 Shop Now
06
Sofa Sack Bean Bag Chair

Bean bag chairs make doing homework so much better.

Available at Amazon
68 Shop Now
07
AFROG Multifunctional LED Desk Lamp with Wireless Charger

Sharing a room? A desk lamp makes it easier to get late night homework done without disturbing your roomie, and this one comes with a convenient charging port, too.

Available at Amazon
27 Originally $40 Shop Now
08
OIAHOMY Laundry Baskets-Laundry Hamper

Sharing laundry rooms in a dorm hall isn’t the most fun, but you know you want a cute laundry basket to show off during those inevitable visits.

Available at Amazon
34 Originally $40 Shop Now
09
iDesign Cade BPA-Free Plastic Toothbrush and Toothpaste Holder

This simple, crisp toothbrush holder design will keep your dorm bathroom looking pulled together.

Available at Amazon
10 Originally $15 Shop Now
10
Shark NV360 Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe Upright Vacuum

Hard-to-reach corners are no match for this vacuum cleaner, and can tackle a variety of surfaces, too.

Available at Amazon
190 Originally $220 Shop Now
11
LEVOIT Air Purifier

Starting the semester off right means cleansing your new space, and keeping it that way. This will quickly become a life-saver for anyone with allergies as it purifies even large room from pollen, dust, pet dander, bacteria and more.

Available at Amazon
198 Originally $220 Shop Now
12
Sony SRS-XP500 X-Series Wireless Portable Bluetooth Speaker

From hosting friends to DJing your shower concert, this bluetooth speaker is bound to become one of your most well-loved gadgets.

Available at Amazon
298 Originally $400 Shop Now

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