For that reason, often the most critical dorm room essentials aren’t just cute room decor and twinkle lights, but practical necessities that make sharing a tiny space organized and livable.

Here are 27 budget essentials to bring to your college dorm ... but check your university's rules to see if they are allowed in dorm rooms. — Lauren Arzbaecher, associate story producer Read ...

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Plush but low linting, they can last for all four years of college. A mini toolkit makes assembling dorm room essentials hassle-free. It's also a good idea to have a basic set for things that ...

When your dorm room feels like home, it makes a huge difference in helping you settle into college. We evaluated the best bedding, appliances, and other essentials to ease the transition from ...

What's the best way to organize food in a small dorm room? If you are storing food in a small dorm room, it is essential to use vacuum sealed containers to contain smells and keep it fresh. I ...

Consider using vacuum-sealed bags for your clothes to save space. Also, keep important documents and essentials within reach when you arrive Decorate your dorm room with personal touches that make it ...

“Dorm rooms and college apartments ... focus on bringing your essential personal items.” If a student finds that they’re missing something, she says they can likely borrow it from a peer ...

Buy essential items, such as electronics, cleaning and organizational supplies, food, clothes and bedding sparingly. Eager incoming college students may dream of a luxurious dorm room. And with ...

While some stick to essentials, others turn their dorm rooms into luxurious spaces with price tags rivaling tuition. According to The New York Times, many students, particularly in the South ...

Once in the six-bed dorm room, they headed to a carefully decorated table in the narrow space between two bunk beds to pick their preferred crystals to be strung into a bracelet or necklace.