While there’s a lot to look forward to when it comes to dorm living, the size, layout, and space available are probably not high on the list.
Dorm rooms are known for being notoriously small, and this is especially true if you’re sharing with a roommate—or multiple roommates.
With this in mind, we’ve rounded up some of our dorm must-haves. Best of all, they’re all multi-functional, space-saving, and well-priced.
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Let’s be honest, keeping a smelly sponge in your dorm room is about as ideal as using the communal one in the shared kitchen. Instead, go for these durable palm brushes that can be used for everything from plates to pots and pans, and are easier to keep fresh for longer than your standard sponge.
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If you’ve never used a laundromat, laundry day can be surprisingly stressful when you’re first settling into dorm life. A cute, functional laundry basket that doubles as a hamper can help cut down on any first-timer anxiety, and we especially love that this one is collapsible.
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Whether your college student is zipping around to visit friends on the weekend or only popping home at the end of the year, anything that doubles as easy-to-pack is a win for dorm life. We love these jewelry boxes that are both stylish, compact, and simple to store in a drawer or shelf.
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Whether you or your college student wants to admit it, some dorm room cleaning is surely in their future. Any cleaning pro will tell you that a lot can be done with a microfiber cloth, and this set of three is perfect for tackling the main dorm room zones: surface dusting, kitchen cart clean-up, and sink or
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My husband and I recently moved into our first «adult,» post-college apartment. While our one-bedroom college apartment did the job for a time, it felt more cramped and cluttered the longer we lived in it. When we moved into our new apartment, I knew I wanted to prioritize organization to avoid that same cluttered feeling.
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There’s a lot to think about when you prepare to move into your dorm. Whether it’s your very first time living in a dorm or you’re a seasoned pro, making the most of a small, possibly shared space is a feat.
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Header image: ESA astronaut Thomas Pesquet playing with an arrival of French delicacy macaroons on the International Space Station during his six-month Proxima mission in 2017. Image credit: ESA/NASA