50 Dorm Room Essentials That'll Have You Feeling Like the Campus Queen You Are

Grab your girls and get ready to schhhhnuggle! Big Blanket Co. prides itself on selling the largest blankets in the world (10’ x 10’, to be exact), so there’s always plenty to go around on Bachelorette binge nights with the roomie(s). FYI, I have one and it’s one of the best things that's ever happened to me.

This velvet baby is chic and functional: Stacked up it acts as a comfy stool on wheels, then taken apart it doubles as three poufs perfect for visitors. Extra seating can be sparse in a dorm, and this cutie solves that problem in one, two, three.

I mean, where else are you supposed to showcase all your $3 Trader Joe’s wine? For real though, every home sweet home needs a bar cart, no matter how small. (And this one is cute and cheap.)

This isn’t your mom’s photo frame. Aura frames are smart digital frames controlled by an app on your phone. You can invite friends and family members to add their favorite snaps, then watch them go by all day long. What better way to keep up with what’s happenin’ back home?!

If you don’t have a caffeine addiction yet, chances are you will by the end of first semester. This glorious machine here is what keeps me human—it doubles as a kettle and frother and is also compatible with K-cups for when you’re feeling extra lazy.

Plants can bring life to any space—no matter how small, dark, and generally dorm-y. This cutie, called a ZZ plant for some adorable reason, is hella hard to kill (it doesn’t need much water or sun), making it perfect for a busy freshman like yourself.

This waterproof pouch is an essential addition to your school bag or backpack. Stuff it full of all your important items—notebooks, essays, IDs, special documents—to ensure they stay safe, clean, and dry on your way to and from campus.

One thing that’s always severely lacking in a dorm room? Closet space. That’s why this closet-rod extender is a godsend—it hooks onto your existing rod to create a second row underneath, helping you take advantage of allll the space.

If you're into that dreamy, soft girl aesthetic, then these floral bed sheets are a must. And yes, they're available in a twin XL size!

Or if your style is more boho, add some flair to that twin XL with this gorge throw pillow from Jungalow.

Trust me, you're gonna love having a lil smart speaker that you can say, "Alexa, play study music," to.

You know you're gonna be storing all the snacks and drinks you can get your hands on. Put 'em in this spacious mini-fridge that can hold a lot of half-eaten sammies and Snack Packs.

You're definitely gonna need a trash can for your dorm room. Grab this sleek one that'll fit even in the smallest of spaces.

Get you some wool dryer balls instead of dryer sheets—not only can you reuse 'em, but they'll also help to cut down on drying time.

Believe me, you're gonna need a toolbox handy. Just trust.

This star wall light will add a simple, fun touch to your space. And it'll make for a great background for all those Instagram pics.

Sometimes we just need to hear some words of encouragement—especially during a tough school year. Get these affirmation cards that you can easily peek at whenever you need a positivity boost.

Keep your schedule organized with this marble printed dry erase calendar hanging above your desk.

Finding storage in a dorm room can be a pain—but once you have these collapsible boxes, all your small space worries will be gone.

All you have to do is hang this up on your wall and boom! Your room is decorated. No posters or push pins necessary.