Those first few days your kids are at college can be crazy overwhelming. So making sure their dorm room feels “homey” can go a long way!
There are a lot of dorm room checklists out there with things like mattress covers and shower caddies. But we went looking for some really unique things that will make your college-bounder light up when they walk in their room.
So we put together a 2021 Dorm Room “Must-Wants” list.*
Some practical stuff. Some stuff that’s just plain fun. Some stuff you might want to buy for yourself (no shame there!).
All intended to help make your kid’s transition to college a little easier.
12 Dorm Room “Must Wants”
LED Color-Changing Lights
These are all over Tik Tok, so they’re cool right? Your kids can hang these up over a bed, on a desk, or under a loft.
3-Tier Cart + Pegboard Attachment
For storing books, charging cords, and most importantly – snacks.
Circular Charging Station
Now your daughter won’t have to argue with her roommate over outlet space. Plenty of charging ports for iPhones, Air Pods, iPads, Bluetooth Speakers, wireless mouses, wireless keyboards…
Maybe you should buy two…
Color Changing Light
Because it just looks so cool.
Washi Tape
Awesome for a little DIY dorm room decor.
Pegboard Wall / Loft Organizer
No kid ever knows what type of organization they really need, so a pegboard organizer will give them the ability to change it up all year round.
Command Strips & Hooks Multi Pack
Maybe not the coolest thing, but definitely the handiest. They’ll always want MORE HOOKS.
Giant Sofa Sack / Bean Bag
So cushy they may just end up sleeping on it.
Bedside Storage Caddy
Keeps their phone close by so they can press “Snooze” 18 times with ease.
String / Yarn (How is that cool?)
Simple and cheap, but super effective. They can make a DIY geometric photo display, or string up their favorite photos and memorabilia with tiny clothespins.
Wall Tapestry
They can one this for wall decor or as a “dorm room divider.”
Jewelry Wall Hanger
Dorm Room 101: Use the wall space you’ve got to the max potential.
*Each of these items link to a place to buy, but this post isn’t sponsored. The links are here to make it easier on you if you’d like to shop away!