This blog post is about dorm room storage ideas!
Dorm rooms are usually small, and usually don’t come with many storage solutions.
And while sharing a room with a roommate, staying organized and having enough storage space for your belongings can be quite tricky!
No need to worry, this blog post has got you covered with the best dorm room storage ideas and brilliant dorm room organization hacks to keep your dorm organized!
Let’s get started!
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DORM ROOM STORAGE IDEAS
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UNDER-BED DORM ROOM STORAGE IDEAS
Starting off this blog post with one of my favorite under-bed dorm room storage ideas – using a storage cubes organizer!
Maximize the space under your bed (if you have any) for storage with a cubical organizer and cute storage bins.
SMALL DRESSER
Another great option is getting a small dresser to have extra drawers! You can use this to organize shoes/extra clothes/personal belongings or even delicious snacks
UNDER-BED STORAGE BINS
Under-bed fabric storage bins aren’t as cute as the next options, but they are definitely practical and can always hidden with a bed skirt.
These storage bins are perfect for organizing random things, extra clothes, and more. Also, they are perfect for move-out day, especially for packing and moving clothes.
UNDER-BED SHOE RACK
If you don’t have enough storage space for shoes in your closet, and do have space under your bed, you could either get this wire rolling shoe rack, or this shoe storage bins set that comes with 2 large containers, that each fits 12 pairs of shoes!
ROLLING UNDER BED STORAGE BIN
If you are already looking for storage bins, you might want to consider upgrading your experience by getting a rolling under-bed storage bin! Rolling containers are much easier than regular containers 😉
PLASTIC STACKABLE DRAWERS
I love maximizing under bed space with stackable drawers! It’s either to reach and use, and will definitely keep your dorm organized nicely.
This plastic stackable drawers set comes with 4 cubes, and is perfect for organizing different stuff!
BEDSHELFIE - BEDSIDE SHELF
In addition to the under-bed storage solution, you can also maximize your bedside space as well! Starting off with one of my favorites – the Bedside Shelfie!
Whether you have a nightstand, and especially if you don’t, the BedShelfie is perfect for extra space on your bed to put your phone/ a drink/anything you like to have near you in bed.
BEDSIDE CADDY
Another awesome bedside organization hack is using a bedside caddy!
It’s a storage bin that you can use to put your phone/a journal or the book you are currently reading, a foot cream, or once again – anything you’ll need near you!
I also love this macramé bedside caddy, so pretty!
CLOSET DORM ROOM STORAGE IDEAS
MAGIC SPACE-SAVING HANGERS
I am telling you, whoever invented the magic space-saving hangers, is an absolute genius!
Magic space-saving hangers are the perfect solution for maximizing your closet space, which is perfect for small dorm room closets!
Also, if you are planning on hanging pants, make sure to check out these Magic Space-Saving Pants Hangers.
SHOE RACK
Having an organized space for your shoes can come in very handy when getting ready 😉
If you have floor space in your closet, you can get this 3-level shoe rack.
Or, if you don’t have floor space for that, you can get this hanging shoe organizer from Amazon.
FOLDABLE STORAGE BINS
These stackable storage bags are perfect for organizing extra clothes or stuff in your closet.
They are meant to fit small spaces, so they can perfectly fit anywhere in your dorm’s closet!
UNDERWARE DRAWER ORGANIZER
If you have drawers in your dorm room, you can organize them nicely with these underwear drawer organizers from Amazon!
You can fit SO MUCH in each drawer if you organize them well.
DOUBLE LAUNDRY BASKET
Having a hamper in your dorm room can come in very handy. But having a double laundry hamper with removable laundry bags is even better!
You can separate your white and colorful clothes, and easily do laundry with the removable laundry bags!
FABRIC DRAWERS DRESSER
Another amazing closet dorm room storage idea, for anyone with floor space in their closet, is a fabric drawers dresser.
This is PERFECT for completely maximizing your closet storage space. You can use these drawers for organizing underwear, swimsuits, socks, pajamas, accessories, and more!
FOOD DORM ROOM STORAGE IDEAS
MINI FRIDGE STAND ORGANIZER
Assuming you will have a mini fridge in your dorm, a fridge stand organizer is a perfect way to maximize storage space and having extra drawers for dry food/kitchen utensils.
OVER THE FRIDGE ORGANIZER
We are all about maximizing storage space in this dorm room storage ideas post!
So, our next idea, is getting an over the fridge organizer (just make sure it matches your mini fridge size).
Now from what I checked it isn’t super recommended to put a microwave directly above a fridge, but you could put the microwave on the top level of the organizer, and use the bottom of the organizer for organizing extra food and stuff with these clear food storage bins.
MINI FRIDGE POCKETS ORGANIZER
In addition to the under the fridge organization, and the over the fridge organization, we are going to maximize the sides of our mini fridge as well!
I love this mini fridge pockets organizer, for maximizing the sides of your fridge as well. You can use it to store extra spices/sauces, or even use it to organize your silverware and stuff like that.
MINI FRIDGE PULL OUT DRAWERS
Since you are using a mini fridge, and it’s already small enough, you can add extra storage space by getting these mini fridge pull out drawers!
DESK DORM ROOM STORAGE IDEAS
OVER DESK BOOKSHELF
Let’s maximize storage space even more with an over desk bookshelf unit! This is perfect for adding even more storage and organization space to your desk.
You can use the shelves to organize school supplies, display picture frames and decor, and more!
DESKTOP ORGANIZER
This round desktop organizer from Target is perfect for organizing your pens, markers, and supplies!
NOTEBOOKS ORGANIZER
Organize your notebooks on your desk by using this notebooks/file organizer!
DRAWER ORGANIZERS
I’m obsessed with organized drawers. Honestly though, I can’t have an unorganized drawer. So I always use these clear drawer organizers from Amazon!
They are perfect for organizing school supplies and little products you need to somehow nicely organize.
ACCORDION FOLDER
Since I was little I always saw how my mom organized her important papers and documents. She always uses an accordion folder and different folders for everything.
Since then, I always keep my documents nicely organized in a nice accordion folder, and I couldn’t recommend it more!
It’s a game changer when you actually need those papers lol
UNDER DESK STACKABLE STORAGE BINS
Another way to maximize your desk storage space, is by utilizing the space under your desk!
You can stack these clear storage bins in the back wall under your desk, and use them for extra books/school supplies, or different things you need more storage space for.
TOILETRIES DORM ROOM STORAGE IDEAS
OVER THE DOOR MIRROR
This over the door mirror cabinet is actually one of my favorite dorm room storage ideas and essentials in general.
First of all, you will probably need a full-length mirror in your dorm. And second of all, as I keep saying here, we’re all about MAXIMIZING SPACE! And that includes your door!
This over the door mirror is also a cabinet that has the perfect shelves and space for organizing your jewelry, makeup, skincare products, and anything you’ll need.
The advantage of it being over your door, is that it won’t take space like a floor mirror cabinet, and if your dorm doesn’t allow actually hanging stuff like this, this is an awesome solution!
MAKEUP ORGANIZER
A makeup organizer can be a very practical idea for keeping all of your makeup in one place, that is easy to access and will be nicely organized.
You can get this rotating makeup organizer, that has enough space for all of your makeup products, and also doesn’t take too much space on your table/desk/dresser.
Or, another cute find is this gold clear makeup organizer that comes with different divided section for your makeup, and two drawers!
STACKABLE CLEAR DRAWERS
I’m obsessed with these stackable clear drawers from Amazon! I use them in my bathroom and I love them.
You can use them to organize your makeup, accessories, feminine products – you name it 🙂
They are also stackable, which is very nice to have and can save lots of extra surface space.
HOT HAIR TOOLS HOLDER
If you use hot hair tools often, having a hot hair tools organizer can definitely help!
You can either get this hair tools organizer, that also has space for hair products.
Or, if you want to save space, you can get this hanging hair tools organizer that you can stick and hang onto the side of your desk/dresser/wall.
SHOWER CADDY
A shower caddy is definitely one of the best dorm room essentials you can’t forget!
It’s perfect for organizing all of your shower essentials, and easily grabbing the shower caddy with all of your stuff every time you go shower.
DORM ROOM STORAGE SOLUTIONS
STORAGE OTTOMAN
One of the best dorm room storage ideas is having a storage ottoman.
You can use it as an extra seat, a footrest, as a decorative object in your dorm, and of course – using it for extra storage space in your dorm!
OVER THE DOOR ORGANIZER
If you are not using your door for a mirror, you can use it for extra organization space with an over-the-door organizer!
WHEELED 3-TIER CART
This wheeled 3-tier cart is perfect for organizing anything you might need. Whether it’s extra food and essentials, school supplies, or accessories/makeup!
If you have a high bed, you can roll it under your bed, or place it next to your desk. Wherever you put it, it’s a great storage solution for dorms.
TALL NIGHTSTAND
If you have space next to your dorm bed, having a tall nightstand is a game changer!
Look at those drawersss! All of that storage space haha
You can use these drawers for everything you can think of, and it’s always nice to have a nightstand near your bed whether you are in college or not.
And that’s it for today! I hope you found the best dorm room organization ideas 🙂
This blog post was about dorm room storage ideas!
