College dorm storage solutions: 4 places to put everything!
Posted August 21st, 2009. Categorized under College. 14 Comments
If you’re taking a look at your dorm supplies checklist and your jaw is dropping at all the stuff you may need, you’ll inevitably wonder, where am I going to put all of this?
College dorms are not known for being spacious, so you’re going to need to resort to unique storage solutions to find a place for everything. Bear in mind that you shouldn’t be bringing too much to college — the idea is to live moderately simply for a few months, not to take your whole bedroom with you. Talk to your roommate(s) to see what you two can double up on to save space.
Here are some places to put everything:
#1: In and on your desk and dresser.
Fairly obvious, but still very true. If you take some time to organize everything and set all your dorm supplies down neatly, you’ll find you have a lot of room in your desk and dresser.
Use the drawers appropriately: If you have one large deep desk drawer, it makes more sense to fill it with notebooks than it does with smaller items. For items that you don’t really need that much, consider putting them elsewhere to free up space for more essential items.
#2: In your closet.
Hanging closet organizers like this can provide you with a wealth of shelf space, useful for storing shoes, folded sweatshirts, or jeans. One (maybe two) should be all you’ll need. Be careful how much you load these up, as the weight might become too much for the hanger or the bar.
Some closets will also have a few shelves. These make great storage for items that you use semi-frequently, such as laundry detergent or additional towels. The floor of your closet can also be put to good use. Small shoe racks or other storage containers can help you out here.
#3: Under your bed.
There are lots of under-bed storage containers like this that make great containers. Many have wheels that allow you to quickly slide the container under or out from your bed. The average dorm bed could probably have three of these storage containers under it, or you could simply put stuff under there loose.
I recommend putting items under your bed that you don’t use much — things like spare sheets and unused college textbooks. This way, you’re not constantly dragging the container in and out.
#4: Remote corners of your dorm.
If you have spare nooks and crannies that are unused and you still need some space, consider buying some storage containers to fill those up. Storage containers come in all shapes, sizes, and colors, and you can easily find one that will match your room nicely.
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1. Beds Melbourne
August 22nd, 2009 3:39 am
I can still remember my shopping list for my first dorm room. Years ago we kept it simple — the must have storage staple was the old dairy crate and that was pretty much it.