So
since I have now officially finished my first semester of college, I think I
have finally gotten dorm room living down to a science. If may be the size of a
cardboard box, but that’s no reason you can’t make it feel like home and
functional at the same time!
These
are a few of the things that I think make my dorm room super functional and are
still cute! My dorm room basically looks the same as it does in the beginning
of the year but in this post I’m going to highlight some of the smaller things
you may not have seen!
1.
Ottoman- So it’s no secret that I’m short. As
you can see my bed is high, well this ottoman has been a LIFESAVER. I honestly
wouldn’t be able to get onto bed without it. My mom and I bought the ottoman
before school started and then I got the idea to re-upholster it from my good
friend Dorothy (Prep in your Step) who also goes to Furman! If you’re going to
raise your bed, I highly suggest getting an ottoman! Oh and added bonus, they
serve as storage! I keep all my nail polish in mine!
2. BedSide Table- This just clips right onto the side of your bed! I keep my alarm
clock, tissues, and anything else I could need when I’m in bed! I spray painted
it pink before I moved in to ensure that it matched with all the rest of my
stuff!
3.
Container Store Drawers- Since I probably brought
10 times the amount of clothes I need, storage was mandatory. My mom and I tried to look for an alternative
to the plastic bins because we knew I would want to be able to move them out
from under my bed when I would want to get to the extra space behind them. I
have container store drawers in my closet at home and we knew they were sturdy
and worked well. So we found these at the container store and I swear by them. BUY
THEM. They are worth every cent.
4.
Clip On light- Perfect for late nights when you
just want to finish your work in bed. And those nights do happen.
5. Over the door hangers- The over the door hangers didn’t work on our doors because
we wouldn’t be able to close the door. So we found another use for them! They
work perfect at the end of your bed for purses, umbrellas and other odds and
ends!
6.
Command strip shelf – I have mine up right by
the bathroom door, and keep lotion, my tooth brush, tooth paste, and my face
wash! It’s super convenient and makes getting ready for bed that much easier!
These shelves can be used for tons of things though! Like above your desk, in
your closet, the possibilities are endless!
7.
Slippers- Dorm rooms get cold, no matter how
high you turn up the heat. When you’re hanging out in your dorm, I guarantee you’re not going to want to keep riding boots on. Trust me on this
one; you’re going to want slippers. Mine are from 7th grade and are
made by Ugg, they still work perfectly!
9.
I-HOME- I basically can’t function without music.
I put music on right when I wake up
in the morning. My poor roommate, luckily she somehow puts up with me
(love you E!) even when I play the Hilary Duff Christmas Album at 7 O’clock in
the morning.
10. Stepstool- I’m short. Our closets are tall. Simple as that. However a step stool
has come in handy many times and I suggest getting one because you will use it
more often than you think
What are your dorm room essentials??
Remember,
xoxo,
Shan
where did you get your monogrammed headboard?
ReplyDeleteIt's from a website called Decor 2 ur dorm :)
ReplyDeleteWhere did you get your comforter?
ReplyDeleteWhere did you get your bedside table?
ReplyDeleteYour closet is tall to allow for one of these (in case you didn't know already). http://www.containerstore.com/shop?productId=10015612&N=&Ntt=second+hanging+rod
ReplyDeleteWhat size are the container store drawers you bought?
ReplyDeleteWhere are the shelves on your desk from? We are looking for something like that for my daughters dorm room
ReplyDeleteIt's from the Container Store! Here is the link:
Deletehttp://www.containerstore.com/s/white-solid-wood-folding-hutch/d?productId=11002024&q=desk%20hutch&ps=60&p=0
What size are the drawers under the bed? On the container store website, it gives different options between heights and medium and narrow, but yours look perfect and I wanted the same ones.
ReplyDeleteOf course such kind of the essentials does used to provide you the ability to think and feel better to your own, so one must have to look forward to enjoy such kinds of elements.
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ReplyDeleteWhere did you get the pink bedside table????
ReplyDeleteBed Bath and Beyond and then I spray painted it pink!
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