Whether you're just entering your first year at college, or you're already a few years in, dorm life can be an unforgettable part of your college experience. It is always a good idea to check your dorm room essentials to have the most comfortable dorm life experience. Here are a few essentials for every aspect of your dorm room.
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[ 01 || Bedding ]
- Pillows -
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Pillows are one of the most needed items for us to get comfortable in our sleep or when we are just chillin' on the bed watching our favourite shows.
- Bed Sheets & Pillow Cases -
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Bedsheets and pillowcases are important to keep our bed clean by interchanging them every few weeks. Keep in mind to also spare 1 or 2 clean bedding sets just in case when your laundry has a delay.
- Comforter -
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For those who will be sleeping under air-conditioned environments, it would be a good idea to invest in a nice comforter. Comforters keep us warm and cosy while we sleep and also adding the extra fluff to the bed at the same time.
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[ 02 || Bathroom ]
- Shower Caddy -
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A shower caddy can be extremely useful when we are living in the dorms. We can keep all our shower products in one place without needing to worry that we may forget a certain bottle of conditioner in our room.
- Bathroom Sandals -
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Bathroom sandals help us shower in peace instead of worrying about stepping on whatever that is on the bathroom floor.
- Spare Towels -
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You may never know when the laundry may be delayed or when your towel accidentally got dirty. Thus, spare towels are essential.
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[ 03 || Kitchen ]
- The Basics -
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Plates, bowls, coffee mugs, and the basic eating utensils are useful to spare in the pantry. You never know when your friends are coming over for dinner.
- Cutting Board, Paring Knife & Can Openers -
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A cutting board and paring knife can come in handy when you want to cut up fruits and vegetables for salad, or when you want to cut up food to store them properly. Can openers are also useful when you want to open canned food items.
- Cleaning Supplies -
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Things can be messy when it comes to food. So be sure to spare some dishwashing soap and cleaning sponges to clean up after your meals.
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[ 04 || Desk ]
- Desk Lamp -
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A desk lamp can be beneficial to you when your roommate wants to have an early rest. It allows you to study at your desk without having to disturb your roommate.
- Power Strip & Extension Cords -
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When living the dorm life, it may always seem that you are constantly out of sockets for your electronics. Thus, a power strip with multiple sockets can be useful.
- Printer -
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A printer can come in handy when you prefer to have your class materials in hard copy. It can also save you the trip to the bookshop or library to get them printed.
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[ 05 || Storage ]
- Storage Baskets -
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Storage baskets can come in useful when you have many random items in your space. It helps keep your space clean and organised and keeps your items together in one place.
- Under-the-bed Storage -
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This kind of storage is useful to keep items that are rarely used, or only used on certain occasions.
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[ 06 || Vanity ]
- Mirror -
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A small vanity mirror is a good addition when you want to apply skincare and makeup.
- Jewellery & Cosmetic Storage -
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Nobody likes to have their necklaces, bracelets and earrings mixed and tangled in a bunch. Jewellery boxes can keep our accessories neatly organised, while cosmetic storage can keep our makeup supplies in one place.
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