30 Dorm Room Ideas for First-Time Dorm Dwellers

Posted by Brenda Moya on Sunday, February 25, 2024

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Dorm Room Shower Supplies

Every new student needs a shower caddy for their shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant, etc. It needs to be waterproof and have drain holes of some sort. What many forget is a pair of shower shoes (inexpensive flip-flops work great). You don’t want to walk around barefoot in a dorm bathroom.

Choose an unusual color or pattern for towels so it’s easy to tell which ones are yours, but stay away from really dark, vibrant colors which will bleed. And be sure to practice sorting laundry before leaving home.

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Not Sure About Style? Pick One Color

Don’t stress out over the infinite number of dorm style guides – we’ll make it really easy for you. Pick one bright color – a blue, green, yellow or other common shade. That’s it.

Coordinate your bedding and decor so it includes or complements that color, and you’re done. This makes it easier to match whatever your roommate chooses, and easier to maintain your style when you inevitably move around to different living spaces in the coming years.

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