Everyone knows that dorm rooms are notoriously small, but there are ways to help make the most of the space. The number one way to keep your dorm feeling as roomy as possible is to keep it organized. Here are 12 ways to help you keep your dorm room completely organized.
1.The best way to keep an organized dorm is to start before you even move in. Be sure to organize as you pack, and label all boxes so that unpacking is much easier!
2. Try using an over-the-door shoe divider for something other than shoes. It’s great for holding snacks in the kitchen or toiletries in the bathroom.
3. With four or even six students in the same dorm or apartment, keeping track of everyone’s phone chargers can be tricky. Not anymore! Just use washi tape to color code them all. It’s easy and cute!
4. Things aren’t all that need to be organized in a dorm room–people do, too. You’ll have a lot less headaches if all the roomies understand what their specific chores are. Make a handy chore chart to keep everyone track.
5. Use a drawer to hold and organize your electronic charging station. It keeps things neat and out of the way.
6. It helps to know where all the roomies are on any given day, so keep a message station with everyone’s class and work schedule posted.
7. Organize your first aid and sick day supplies into one location. A tackle box works well because you can tuck it away and then easily grab it when it’s needed.
8. Organize your drawers {and have space for more clothes} by folding and rolling them more compactly. Store like items together so you know right where they are.
9. Make a magnetic makeup board to organize your cosmetics and keep them easily accessed on those busy mornings before class.
9. A silverware tray is a good way to organize everyone’s essentials as they come and go from the dorm.
10. Here’s an ingenious use for a shoe organizer, and it won’t take up any extra space in your closet. Save that for other things!
11. You’ll be much more efficient with your laundry if you know what the little symbols on your clothing labels mean. Hang a laundry cheat sheet to help you remember.
12. One hanger can hold multiple scarves and belts. All you have to do is add shower curtain hooks!
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