Categories: College Life

5 Dorm Room Essentials

Everyone is now a few weeks into the fall semester and finally getting back into a routine. Dorm rooms are set up, new friends are made, and class schedules make sense. However, it’s never too late to add some essential items to your dorm room that will make your time spent there much, much better. The following are 5 dorm room essentials that you HAVE to have in your dorm room if you don’t already.

1. A Mattress Pad (A Good One)

A good night’s sleep can be a game changer in college. From pulling all nighters to going to parties to just trying to balance college life as a whole, sleep can be put on the back-burner. But when you finally get that perfect night’s sleep, you feel like you can conquer the world. Having a mattress pad on your bed will aide in assuring a quality night of sleep, I promise. Dorm mattresses are usually stiff and uncomfortable. Consider splurging on an extra thick pad; adding those extra couple inches will really make a difference!

2. Filtered Water Pitcher

At home, you probably took advantage of having easy access to good water. Stocks of water bottles in the pantry or the simple press of a button on the refrigerator door – water was something you never thought twice about. Now that you’re living in a dorm room, chances are you no longer have that luxury. With limited space in your dorm, you might not be able to store four cases of water to last you the semester. Also, with most freshman and sophomores not having cars on campus, it’s sometimes difficult to get to a store to buy more cases. Having a filtered pitcher in your fridge is the best solution to ensure quality water at all times. Just fill the pitcher with regular tap water and you’ll have cold, filtered water whenever you want, plus a little extra cash in your wallet and space on the floor (thanks to no more need for water bottle cases).

3. Portable Speaker

Perfect for when you want to play music in your common room before everyone goes out, or to connect to a computer because those laptop speakers just aren’t cutting it, portable speakers are definitely a dorm room essential. Also, you never know when you’re going to want to have a spontaneous dance party and need to blare your favorite songs!

4. Organize Storage

Drawer and closet space are limited in a college dorm. Don’t try and stuff all of your clothes into the drawers your room provides. It will become messy and unorganized. You won’t be able to remember where you put your favorite shirt or your most comfortable sweats. Use plastic storage drawers or hanging closet organizers to store clothes and shoes. Now you’ll be able to actually close all those other drawers stuffed to the brim.

See Also

5. Pictures And Posters

Posters and pictures will make your room feel more like home. Whether it’s a poster with a motivational saying or pictures from of friends and family, this addition will make your room feel more like your own. These dorm room essentials are perfect for when you’re having a bad day or feeling a twang of homesickness. Don’t be afraid to get creative and show off your personality and style.

These are 5 dorm room essentials that you need to have in your dorm! Can you think of anything else to add? Share in the comments!
Image source: hgtv.com
Emily Springle

20 year-old native from South Jersey. Majoring in Sport Management at St. John’s University.

Recent Posts

Win a $250 Shopping Spree at Naked Zebra !

Win a $250 Shopping Spree at Naked Zebra By entering this giveaway, you agree to receive emails from Naked Zebra and…

4 hours ago

The Best Places To Cry When You Just Can’t Anymore At The University Of Houston

College is TOUGH. It’s a lot of responsibility and a lot of work, which means lots of stress. Yippee. I'm…

8 hours ago

20 Reasons Why San Diego State University Is The Absolute Best

When attending a school like San Diego State, it is hard to narrow down to the top 20 reasons why…

13 hours ago

15 Tricks To Grow Your Hair Longer And Thicker

Doesn't it feel like it takes FO-EV-A for your hair to grow longer? On average, your hair grows from a…

20 hours ago

10 Things To Never Talk About During Sorority Recruitment

Recruitment is an exciting yet stressful time, you get to look forward to meeting your new sisters but you have…

1 day ago

10 Things You Probably Didn’t Already Know About Ole Miss

Ole Miss is a deeply rooted, Southern powerhouse university. You already know about the wins over Bama, the quaint atmosphere of…

1 day ago