1. BRING A TAPE MEASURER
Optimizing spaces like under the bed, the top of the closet, the floor of the closet, and drawers is almost always improved by taking measurements first.
2. SHOWER CADDIES ARE YOUR FRIEND
Shower caddies are as synonymous with dorm culture as mini-fridges and shower flip-flops, and that’s for a good reason.
3. MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR VERTICAL SPACE
Most dorms don't allow attached systems, meaning those that attach via nails or screws, but there are plenty of over-the-door storage systems.
4. UTILIZE THE SPACE UNDER YOUR BED
Whether you loft or raise your bed, experts overwhelmingly agree that the space beneath your bed is prime storage real estate.
5. CREATE A SLEEK AND UNIFORMED CLOSET
It’s possible your dorm issues thick wooden hangers, but Serafen suggests politely rejecting those and bringing your own. These will better make use of the notoriously small dorm closets.
6. DON’T RELY ON SURFACE AREAS
It’s important to know what furniture your dorm rooms supply before you arrive because most are severely lacking in surface areas. That’s why you should also consider wall-mounted solutions.
7. LAUNDRY ACCESSORIES ARE A MUST
Whether your dorm laundry machines are coin or card-operated, you need to come prepared for doing laundry yourself.
‘A laundry hamper or laundry bag will keep your room less cluttered and make doing your laundry much easier,’ she says. ‘Simply toss dirty laundry into the bin until laundry day. Neat, tidy, and contained.’