What do I need for my dorm room?

Here is a pretty complete list of dorm room supplies and ideas for decorating dorm rooms. One rule of thumb as to what to bring to college is take only as much  as will fit (snuggly) in and on your car.

Most dorm rooms come complete with dorm furniture such as twin beds with matresses, desks, desk chairs, closet space, chests of drawers (one per person), and window blinds. Here is your college dorm room checklist for well equipped cool dorm rooms.

Dorm Room Essentials

1: Dorm Electronics

• laptop computer

• printer, printer paper, extra printer ink, especially black

• dorm room refrigerator  (save money by buying rather than renting)     

• microwave oven

• cell phone

• ipod, ipod docking station, headset

• flash drive

• 2 power strips

• lapdesk

• small lamp

• mini book light

• alarm clock

• extra batteries for your small electronics

* Optional dorm electronics

• digital camera / digital video flip cam
  

• small tv/dvd player combo OR get satellite tv on your computer

• coffee maker

• mini iron and mini ironing board (some dorms have this in laundry room)

• stick vacuum OR foam broom/mop + dust pan

2: Dorm Bedding

• dorm "bed in a bag" OR

• dorm sheets – twin sheets (xlong just in case your dorm has longer beds) 

• blanket, comforter 

• pillow

• foam mattress topper

• backrest (husband)

• lap desk

• bath towels

3: Clothing

• 2 weeks worth of clothing, include one dress up outfit 

• bathrobe, pajamas

• athletic shoes, daily shoes, dress shoes, snow boots

• umbrella

• raincoat / winter coat

• cap / hat

• sunglasses

• small sewing kit

4: Personal Dorm Room Supplies

• dishes – coffee mug, bowl, plate, drinking glass, flatware (one place setting), water bottle, dishwashing soap

• shower caddy filled with shower/face soap, shampoo, conditioner, razor,  tooth brush and tooth paste, dental floss

• flip flops
  

• hairdryer

• comb / brush / styling gel

• curling / straightening hair iron (for the women)

• makeup mirror / makeup  
  

• medicine box filled with tylenol, motrin, pepto bismol, prescription meds, bandages, rubbing alcohol, vitamins, sunscreen, antibiotic ointment, tweezers, manicure scissors / clippers, feminine products, condoms

• swiss army knife and or screw driver, cork screw, hammer, small nails, (most dorms do not allow nail holes), padlock (for gym locker)

• scissors, ruler or tape measure

• double sided tape / duck tape / masking tape / velcro tape

• stapler, push pins

• Additional school supplies and books (can get at campus store)

5: Storage and Dorm Room Organization

• laptop bag / backpack

• portable tote / duffel bag

• suitcase

• 2 bookends

• clothes hangers

• storage bin (milk crate or storage ottoman)

• laundry bag or basket

• waste basket

6: Cool Stuff For Dorm Rooms Decor

• full length door mirror

• small door white board for dorm messages

• calendar

• favorite wall art poster

• christmas lights for atmospheric lighting

• favorite framed photo from home

• dorm throw rugs

• live green plant

• Ionic salt lamp (for fresh air and decorative lighting)

7: College Dorm Room Items to Consider (make sure you have space)

• twin air mattress for visiting company

• dorm bed risers (for privacy and extra storage under bed)

• bean bag chair 

• blackout curtains

• room divider screen

• dorm safe

• stuffed school mascot

• bicycle and bike accessories (helmet), bike lock

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Check out this video for ideas for decorating dorm rooms to create cool dorm rooms with privacy!

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