Best Dorm Room Ideas to Help Kick Off Campus Life Right

You and your roommate will be clamoring for the little space that you have, so make sure that you can safely share the outlets with a surge protector power strip.

This circular model includes six outlets and four USB ports, and its cord extends up to 6 feet long.

Make laundry day feel a little less like a chore by loading your dirty linens into this handy knapsack.

A drawstring top on this thick nylon bag ensures that no stray socks or underwear slip out on the way to the laundry room, and its roomy mesh pocket can hold a bottle of detergent and a few dryer balls.

Keep your accessories, snacks, and dorm room extras from cluttering up your closets with these underbed storage drawers. They'll help your things from getting dusty and grimy and will make everything easier to find.

They come in a set of two, which you can stack on top of each other as pictured for double the organization.

Every living space needs a full-length mirror. This over-the-door pick is worth going halfsies on with your roommate, as it's a simple, sleek, thin-frame design, and you'll both get lots of daily use out of it.

This genius dorm room idea conveniently fits behind your twin-sized bed frame, offering two extra shelves of storage.

You can put anything from artwork to plants to books up here, adding even more personality to your space. This minimalist shelving solution also comes in six different color schemes to match your dorm's aesthetic.

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Instead of rifling through your cosmetic case every day, give this make-up organizer a spin. Not only does it rotate 360 degrees, but it includes removable partitions that accommodate different-sized products, so you can adjust it as your beauty routine expands.

If you hate overhead lighting, you'll want to get a clip-on light. This gooseneck-style clip-on lamp is perfect for attaching to your desk or headboard to set a calmer mood in the dorm.

Its lamp head holds 10 LEDs, and you can flip between two brightness modes and three color temperatures. We also like that it comes in black or white.

When you have to make it to an 8 a.m. lab, leave nothing to chance. This reviewer-favorite, memory-foam topper adds a generous 4 inches to your dorm-issued mattress, making it a much dreamier place to crash.

Instead of eking out floor space for a bedside table, this detachable shelf gives you a spot that'll hold your stuff when you fall asleep reading or watching movies.

It even has a deep, 3-inch-wide cupholder that'll keep your water at an arm's distance without fear of it tipping.

Protect against spills, bacteria, and dust mites by using this premium cotton terry mattress protector. Made of breathable and noiseless material, this protector will fit over your Twin XL mattress like a fitted sheet to keep your bed cool, dry, and protected.

You can machine-wash this mattress protector along with your sheets for easy cleaning.

Don't cut corners when it comes to your bedding comfort. You'll likely be sleeping on the same sheets for the duration of your college career, so spring for a bedding bundle that'll only get better with time instead of one that starts pilling before the first semester ends.

Brooklinen's percale bedding is smooth, lightweight, and washes well without shrinking. This aptly named Move-In Bundle also comes with a down-alternative comforter, a duvet cover, and extra pillowcases.

In a small space, maximize all of the underbed storage that you can. These 7-inch-high bed risers give your bed a boost and let you fit even more stuff underneath.

This set comes with one plug-in riser that can power up your devices within an arm's reach.

How will you be able to host TV-watching parties without a sleek monitor? If you're looking for a high-quality, reasonably priced TV that's small enough to take with you as you move dorms each year, this smart, Roku-equipped LED TV is a must-have for modern college living.

It also has three HDMI jacks, when most other TVs in the same price range only have two.

Looking for a more refined way to display framed prints and posters that's still dorm-room-friendly? Stick this picture ledge from Command to your wall, and easily lean the artwork against it.

With a 5-pound weight capacity, it grips firmly while being able to be cleanly removed without leaving a trace. The ledge can also be repurposed to hold makeup, small figurines, or desk supplies.

This bamboo-wood rack from The Container Store holds about nine pairs of shoes at the ready, so you don't have to rifle through a pile in your closet to find the ones you're looking for!

It has a chic, neat look that looks far more sophisticated than most dorm-room furniture.

Get your studying done in peace by investing in these top-rated, budget-friendly noise-canceling headphones from Soundcore.

They're touted for their reliable noise cancellation, great sound, and excellent call quality, which are all things you'll want if you're taking any hybrid classes.

Remember to pack the shower shoes! These ventilated slip-ons (available in six colors) will keep your dorm shower experience as clean and tidy as possible.

They are made of a flexible, resilient, foam-like polymer called EVA that's cushy and will dry quickly instead of leaving pools of water behind.

For amping up the atmosphere, whether in the dorm, out on the quad, or even packed along for a scooter ride, you can't go wrong with the JBL Clip 4 Bluetooth Speaker.

Named one of our favorite waterproof Bluetooth speakers, this clip-on design has seriously impressive audio quality for its compact size.

If you're used to having a closet overflowing with clothes, the tight dorm room closet space you're given on campus might be a rude awakening.

That's why you'll want to invest in a space-saving solution like this 5-in-1 hanger. Just clip one end of this hanger to your closet rod, stack five hangers beneath it, and you'll instantly get more space.

When it comes to decorating your dorm room for maximum efficiency, use every small-space hack you can find.

We love finding seats that double as storage, which is why this foldable, quilted-top ottoman is such a great dorm room idea (at a reasonable price, too!).