24 Genius Space-Saving Storage Ideas That Will Make You Feel Like the Marie Kondo of Dorm Rooms
Either that or leave half your wardrobe at home. 🤷
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Going away to college is a huge reality check, because you’re *officially* on your own for the first time ever. Yes, your parents aren’t there to cook dinner or wash your laundry, but those aren’t the reality checks I’m talking about. What you'll really have to get used to is living in a ten-foot-wide room with a complete stranger.
At home, you may have had tons of room in your closet, space for a huge TV, and floor space to lunge on. Hate to break it to you, but that won’t be the case in your new dorm. If you want to keep your extensive shoe collection, you're going to have to get really creative with your storage.
Millions of college kids before you have found genius ways to revamp their dorms, so trust me you can, too. It’s all about investing in space-saving organizers – but don't worry, 'cause there are a lot of them. Flex your organization skills, Marie Kondo-style with these dorm room storage ideas worthy of your college shopping list. And even if you're not going away for school this year (@ coronavirus), these genius storage items will leave your at-home study space looking 💯.
If you've got open space at the bottom of your closet, you're doing it WRONG. Pop in this organizer to utilize every inch of space for the important stuff: clothes.
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This mirrored jewelry display will turn your tangled ball of necklaces into really cute wall art.
Palette drawers, lipstick holders, and mini drawers for balms? This is *literally* a makeup-lover's dream.
This little bedside pocket will have to take the place of a nightstand, because you probably won't have room for one in your dorm.
Yeah, this looks WAY nicer than the tangled mess of cords that usually makes up your hot tools drawer.
Just imagine how cute these would look filled with lipsticks and makeup brushes.
You're going to be doing a lot of homework in bed. A mobile (Harry Potter) desk will keep your laptop from overheating and hold all your school supplies.
You can't use your desk if it's covered in jewelry (yes, this is a subtweet at myself). Hang your accessories from this jewelry tree, instead.
You'll see these storage cubes allllll over the place, when you move into your dorm. Save yourself the envy and just buy one now.
Yeahhhh, your shoe collection will not fit in that tiny closet. Sling this organizer over your door for extra shoe space.
If you can hang your jewelry from a pretty floral arrangement, you should.
Take full advantage of your very limited desk space, by adding another level.
The few inches of space underneath your bed are precious storage real estate. Make the most of it with heavy-duty bins that you can pack to the brim.
A good (mesh!) shower caddy is an essential on every single college packing list.
This is for that very specific type of person who owns more sunglasses than they do clothes (read: me).
Sling this over the back of your door, then fill it with beauty products you don't definitely need.
Command strips are a college necessity, because nails = a forfeited safety deposit. Stick these anywhere in your room for a little extra storage.
Pens, paper clips, sticky notes – all the stuff that's usually rolling around the bottom of your desk drawers will now be organized and accessible.
Eliminating single-use plastic AND keeping your desk organized?! We stan. Keep these reusable pouches literally everywhere for food, accessory, and school supply storage.
This wall hanging is mostly for organizing your schedule, but whatever.
Jasmine Gomez is the Commerce Editor at Women’s Health, where she cover the best product recommendations across beauty, health, lifestyle, fitness, and more. When she's not shopping for a living, she enjoys karaoke and dining out more than she cares to admit. Follow her @JazzeGomez.
Kelsey is Seventeen.com's fashion expert and resident Harry Potter nerd. At the office, she spends her day writing about style, beauty, and literally every move Kylie Jenner makes. On the weekends, you can find her sifting through vintage shops and hunting for the perfect burger. Follow her on Instagram at @klstieg.
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