DORM ROOM ORGANIZATION

With summer quickly approaching and fall right around the corner, for many, it is time to start thinking and planning for the new school year.  For high school graduates, this will mean heading off to college and living away from home for the first time.  There will be many changes—socially, academically and environmentally, and being organized will give you a competitive edge.   

 To make the transition easier, it is important to create an environment in your new dorm room that is both comfortable and organized.  This undertaking will be somewhat of a challenge because all dorm rooms have one thing in common—a lack of storage space.  First, develop an organizing system around your natural habits, and stick with it.  You will notice that over time, it will become easier and easier to maintain; subsequently, you will gain precious time—a few extra minutes to get to classes on time, to start!  Next, evaluate your dorm room floor plan and look for every inch of available space and think creatively about how to use it.  Look under the bed, over the door, on the walls, on the floor…Then, select some organizing products that fit your layout and help to maximize and organize your storage areas.  Below are a few of my product picks that will help aid in this process:

• Over the Door Shoe Organizer – Keep your shoes from taking over the floor of your dorm room and closet.  Free up precious space by incorporating this clever Over the Door Shoe Organizer behind your door.  

• Closet Rod Doubler – If you have a lot of hung clothing, think vertically to maximize closet space.  A Closet Rod Doubler instantly converts three to five feet of hanging space to twice the amount. 

• Under Bed Storage – There is so much unutilized space under your beds.  These clear virtually unbreakable boxes with wheels allow full visibility of its contents, with locking lids and wheels for easy access. 

• Slim Tower – These drawers work anywhere you can find a little space and are easily mobile.  They are perfect to store snacks, toiletries, or cosmetics.

• Laundry Basket – This laundry bag is one of my favorites because it looks “designer” and can either hook behind a door or can be free standing.

• Accessories Organizer – A unique organization idea that makes it easy to select and coordinate accessories with your outfit. This two-sided organizer hangs on a closet rod or hook, and comes with 37 compartments.

• Drawer Organizers – These drawer organizers fit nicely inside drawers and are perfect for separating your undergarments, socks, and accessories.

• Belt Hanger - A space saving way to hang 36 belts consistently with the rest of your clothing. 

• Slat Wall – If you find that you are left with a bare wall with not enough depth to incorporate cabinets, consider a slat wall panel.  Slat walls are very versatile. They can accommodate many  slat wall accessories such as shelves, sunglass racks, bins, hanging rods, and hooks to hang your bags, backpacks, store keys, books, etc.