Make the most of of your small space with these AMAZING dorm room storage tips! Constantly running out of room to put things? Get exactly what you need to organize your dorm room and gain more space while you’re at it.
Here are the TOP BEST storage hacks for small dorm rooms!
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Over the Toilet Storage Rack
If you have a bathroom in your suite… first off you are SO LUCKY. Second off, you need to make the most of that space above your toilet!
If there isn’t shelving there (there rarely ever is), luckily you can install some yourself and it’s very inexpensive! Plus, you don’t even need to drill into the wall.
Mini Fridge Rack
Having a rack over your mini fridge is the easiest way to gain more real-estate. You can store your snacks there, your microwave, or even turn it into a mini coffee bar!
Mini Fridge Base with Storage
I totally wish this would have existed when I was living in the dorms! This mini fridge base is super cute and is the perfect way to gain extra storage space.
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Hanging Bins
I still use my hanging storage bins to this day! There are so many different options when it comes to these things. Whether you want drawers, pockets, or rack (would be great for hanging towels on too!) there is a perfect closet storage hanger to suite your organization style.
Bonus tip: you can hang these under bunk beds!
Adhesive Shelves with Towel Rack
Yet another thing I wish I would have known about when I was in the dorms. The best part about this shelving unit is that you don’t even need to drill! This is the perfect shelf to store your most used bathroom products.
Cloth Bins with Lids
These cloth bins are perfect for snacks, extra clothes, shoes, random school supplies, and so much more. Many dorm rooms have shelves in the top of the closet and these bins will fit perfectly. Definitely get bins with lids to keep the dust out.
Snack Bin Wall Hanger
SNACKS. Need I say more?
This is the best way to store non-perishable foods. Easy to grab and go. Use all the wall space you can!
Headboard Storage
If you’re lucky enough to have a room with un-bunked beds (though bunk beds have their perks) definitely get this shelving head board! The possibilities are endless with this thing. You can make it cute, functional, or both!
Cord Organizer
This cord organizer is still on my list of NEEDS. I really just need to buy it because it’s so inexpensive and helpful. This is perfect to keep on your desk or to add to your top bunk. This will save you from fishing around for your phone cord late at night.
Shoe Rack
Shoe racks are life changing. In fact, I have two…
This is an inexpensive way to maximize your small space. Keep all the shoes off the floor by stacking them to free up space. This is a great thing to share with your roomie.
Desk Shelving with Locking Safe
This would have been so convenient. You gain SO MUCH extra storage space and you can lock up your most sensitive information and costly things (or your chocolate stash).
Key Hanger
This key hanger is not even a question. It is a MUST HAVE. I had one in college and I have one now. It will simplify your life and keep your keys from just laying around! Plus, half of the time while I was in college, it reminded me to bring my keys with me in the first place.
Storage Ottoman
The options are endless! Small, round, rectangle, collapsable…
Storage ottomans are a great way to add extra storage, extra plush for your feet, and even and extra seat for guests. Not to mention, it adds an element of home and can make your room super cute.
Cloth Drawers with Table Top
If you have space for a side table, MAKE SURE IT HAS DRAWERS. These are great drawers to add to your closet too. Make sure you’re taking up every ounce of space in your closet. If your clothes hang high, add more drawers! And you can add storage bins on top too.
Drawer Organizer
Alas, another thing I should purchase for myself right now. Drawer organizers save so much space. And when you open up your drawers and it’s not absolute chaos, you will feel much more organized and put together.
Layered Pant Hanger
If you don’t have enough drawer space, hang your pants and leggings in your closet! This layered hanger is the best way to hang your pants without taking up so much space. You could even use this for scarves and long dresses too.
Cube Organizer as TV Stand
My fiance used a cube organizer as a TV stand in his dorm room and it saved them so much space! They were able to store several game counsels, accessories, video games, and so much more in this thing.
It worked so well that we are actually using that same organizer in the extra bedroom of our first apartment for the very same purpose right now! Functional and you can get some really cute baskets.
Bedside Storage
I was fortunate enough to be on the bottom bunk, so everything I needed was usually within arms reach… AKA on the floor. If you are on the top bunk, you NEED a bed side organizer.
If you’re on the bottom bunk, do your roommate a favor and get one anyway. Do better than me and keep your crap off the floor.
Photo Grid with Shelves
I totally would have bought this if I knew about it when I was in college! This photo grid with shelves is amazing because you are able to maximize your space while making it look asethetic.
What’s a better combination than storage and style? Probably nothing. 🙂
Adhesive Bedside Storage
There’s so many places you could stick an adhesive organizer! This would be great next to your bed, by your desk, or even in your closet. I definitely would have put this next to my bed so I could keep my midnight-chapstick in there and my phone.
Jewelry Organizer Storage Hanger
If you’re into jewelry, you NEED THIS. A hanger organizer is the best way to keep your jewelry organized so you don’t lose anything. Plus, it is super compact so it won’t take up as much space an a jewelry box.
Slim Laundry Basket
You’re going to need a laundry basket anyways so you might as well get one that will maximize your space! The handles on this baby make it perfect for taking your clothes down to the washing machines or to tote over to your parents house.
Mesh Shower Caddy
This shower caddy will keep all of your shower products in one spot and it will keep them dry! Since it is mesh and not plastic, it will take up less space too.
Shower Corner Shelves
If you are lucky enough to have a shower in your suite, try adding in some shelving! You will want to measure first to make sure there is enough space. If there is, adding in a shelve will eliminate the need to store your products somewhere else. Plus this one doesn’t require drilling!
Thin Side Table Drawers
A thin set of drawer is a perfect storage opportunity you can shove just about anywhere! If you can make this double as a side table, you’re golden.
Command Strip Storage Bin
We love Command Strips here and this is perfect for sticking literally ANYWHERE! On the side of your fridge, in the bathroom, on your door, on the side of your dresser, next to your bed, over your desk… Plus, this is a super inexpensive storage option!
Thin Storage Cabinet
Another thin storage option that you can stick just about anywhere! I love that this is a cabinet. It would be great for storing cleaning supplies or small storage bins.
Over the Door Hanger Pockets
Over the door storage can look tacky, but this one actually has some aesthetic to it. Perfect to store small things to grab on the go or to organize your most used items.
Sliding Organizer Bin Drawers
If you have cabinets, you NEED this! These organizer drawers are an amazing way to maximize your space and organize under your bathroom sink.
Adhesive Desk Drawers
I love these cute little drawers! This is the best way to keep your pens and small office items off from your desk. Plus, this will free up other drawer space. And trust me, you’ll need all the drawer space you can get your hands on!
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