Dorm Room Organization and Storage

• Bedside lamp.
• Alarm clock/clock radio.
• Mini trash can.
• Storage bins.
• Under-the-bed storage trays.
• Desk lamp.
• Fan.
• Drying rack for laundry.

Dorm Shopping in a Nutshell

1. Start by consulting the college website.
2. Make a list before any shopping trip.
3. Focus on the basics: bed and bath linens, shower and laundry supplies, clothing, electronics.
4. Encourage your student to connect with roommate(s) about potential shared items (mini fridge, coffee maker, fan, etc.).

Typically, a dorm room includes a few pieces of basic furniture, including a bed, desk, chair, and lamp. Some colleges have dorm room essentials in the form of a small refrigerator and/or microwave. Plus, there are individual closets for each occupant's clothing, shoes, and other items.

Depending on the dorm room size and setup, you might want a few small furniture pieces. Most colleges provide dressers, but your child might want a nightstand, small TV stand or other furniture pieces to make the space functional. IKEA furniture is an inexpensive option that works well for dorm rooms.

Typically, a dorm room includes a few pieces of basic furniture, including a bed, desk, chair, and lamp. Some colleges have dorm room essentials in the form of a small refrigerator and/or microwave. Plus, there are individual closets for each occupant's clothing, shoes, and other items.

Dorm rooms are usually small, with just enough room for a couple of beds, a couple of desks and maybe a few small pieces of furniture. Unlike hotel rooms, most dorm rooms don't have their own bathrooms (although some dorm rooms, called “suites," may share a bathroom with another adjoining room).

Soft Textures Anything that adds softness and texture will make your room the ultimate cozy dorm room. A neutral knit fringed pillow or an oversized faux fur pillow will instantly give your space those soft-girl vibes.

What NOT to Bring to College: Don't Make These 17 Packing...

• 1.1 1. Unnecessary Debt.
• 1.2 2. Furniture.
• 1.3 3. CERTAIN KITCHEN APPLIANCES.
• 1.4 4. Space Heaters and Electric Blankets.
• 1.5 5. CANDLES AND INCENSE.
• 1.6 6. PRINTERS.
• 1.7 7. Too Much Clothing.
• 1.8 8. KNICK-KNACKS OR TCHOTCHKES.

Dorm rooms are rooms that are shared with other people. The number of other people staying in the room depends on the hostel and will be mentioned in the room description. They will usually have bunk style beds. In a dorm room, you need to book a bed for each person in your group.

The biggest difference between a dorm room and an apartment is the amount of space you'll have. Dorm rooms at colleges and universities average around 12 by 19 feet. This is approximately 228 square feet of actual living space.

Other dormitories

• Military dormitories.
• Sleeping dormitories.
• Company dormitories.
• Prison dormitories.
• Boarding school dormitories.
• Floating dormitories.

The word dormitory is from the Latin dormitorium for "sleeping place," and if you keep going back you get to dormire for "to sleep." A dormitory is where students who live at school sleep - well, it's where their beds are anyway. Often the first time kids sleep away at school is when they go to college.