We know there are thousands of “what to take to college” lists on the internet to help families send their kids off to college well prepared. Considering our years of experience out in the field helping people get organized, we thought you may benefit from looking at our list of storage favorites before you brave the crowds and spend lots of $$$ to outfit your college–bound student with the “essential” items.
DORM CLOSET STORAGE
Let’s start with some closet essentials, because let’s face it… the college closet is usually a very small space with one rod. Maximize the space you do have with the following products:
From The Container Store: Umbra Dublet Adjustable Closet Rod Expander (click on image to see product info).
From The Container Store: Joy Mangano Black Huggable Hangers, Case of 40 (click on image to see product info).
From The Container Store: Joy Mangano Black Huggable Hangers, Case of 40 (click on image to see product info).
DORM BATHROOM STORAGE
Bathroom storage space is very minimal in college, as we all know. Whether you are sharing a bathroom with the two students next door, or with the entire floor, these items will really come in handy organizing your toiletries and beauty products.
From The Container Store: Casabella Flexible Shower Basket (click on image to see product info).
From The Container Store: Satin Nickel Over the Door 5 Hook Rack w/ Basket (click on the image to see product info).
From The Container Store: Like-It Modular Storage Bins in Smoke (click on image to see product info).
DORM LAUNDRY STORAGE
We consider it a bonus if you can save room with the choices you make for dirty laundry storage. Here are some products that may help keep the floor cleared of additional clutter, as well as help make laundry day as pain free as possible.
From Amazon.com: Laundry Nook, Door-Hanging Laundry Hamper (click on the image to see product info).
From The Container Store: Umbra Canvas Stuffle Laundry Pack (click on the image to see product info).
DORM SNACK AND BEVERAGE STORAGE
Don’t forget the all important snack and drink station! You want to buy a quality cart that can survive all four years (or more) of higher education. We think this cart is pretty amazing because even when a student moves out of a dorm and into a bigger place, it will still work wonders in a number of storage scenarios.
From The Container Store: Platinum Elfa Mesh Compact Fridge Cart (click on the image to see product info).
We think these products will help make any college student’s life easier, and more organized! If you haven’t already, check out our College Capsule Wardrobe blog post to help with the clothing essentials to pack. We have a few more college prep tips and tricks “up our sleeves”, so stay tuned to the blog for even more! *All photos courtesy of Container Store and Amazon.com.
