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Promising reviews: "I love these. I have them scattered throughout my dorm to store different things such as jewelry, makeup, etc. The color is really pretty, and it keeps my space looking nice." —Jadyn M.

"I purchased these for my college student, who loves organization, and these were a huge hit! She used them in her desk in her dorm room to keep everything organized and has recommended them to all of her friends. Great quality and super easy to use! 💯 recommend." —Stephanie Stainback

Get it from Amazon for $16.19+ (available in 14 colors; also available in 15, 28, 66 and 72 packs).

Promising reviews: "I’ve been quite surprised with how well this cart has held up over the years. I originally bought this for my dorm room, and it served as the catchall. Due to the size, I was able to fit all my makeup, skincare, and other related products onto it. Also, it is pretty easy to assemble and disassemble, as well as clean." —Trinity

"My daughter uses this in her dorm and LOVES it! Most of the metal carts are only three shelves, but this one is four, and it's GREAT! She stores food, medicine, water bottles, and more on it! It was super easy to put together and even easier to take apart for the summer while she's home." —deBest72

Get it from Amazon for $25.97+ (available in five colors and three, four, five and six-tier sizes).

Promising reviews: "These came in perfect for my son’s dorm room. Much more stylish than the typical Command hooks. Easy to install and seems to be durable." —Denise Otsuka

"Bought this for my college dorm to hang up towels, but ended up using them to hang up my backpacks/umbrellas. It's super sturdy-- probably holds up to 5 pounds (if not more). Really easy to use, and 10,000x better than the average wall adhesive hooks that you find in your local store." —Sarah

Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in five finishes and two, four, and six packs).

Promising reviews: "Perfect for the dorm room!! Got these for my daughter's skirts and shorts for her dorm closet. Saved so much space!" —Jamie

"We bought these for my daughter to use at college. She plans on using them to hang all of her athletic pants and shorts. They are sturdy, and she loves the color. I am excited that it’s going to help with saving space in a small dorm closet." —Tristin

Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in eight colors and packs of one, two or four)

Promising reviews: "This is a no-fuss and practically invisible way of hanging baseball caps. It was so simple to install and holds a lot of caps. I have two, one on top of the other, and it actually is fun to look at! Totally recommend!" —Christine

"Used for college dorm and was great!!" —Shane

Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in seven colors and in two-, four-, six-, and eight-packs).

Promising reviews: "Perfect for under-bed storage in the dorm room. Love that they can be collapsed for move-in and move-out. Super easy, and the capacity is quite a bit! Choices for different colors were a plus, stack great, and don't wiggle around. A must have for any college student!" —CLP

"My child’s dorm didn’t have shelving in the closet. Used these to supplement. Super easy to pop up and very sturdy." —Suburbatory

Get it from Amazon for $35.99+ (available in four colors and five or eight packs).

Promising review: "I liked this product. I needed something to hold my phone and my iPad in my dorm, since I don't have a side table. It's pretty sturdy, and all you have to do is slide the flat part under your mattress. I like it, and I don't really have any complaints. 10/10" —Jaeann Carter

"I bought this for my bed for the dorm room, and I absolutely love it! I honestly don’t know what I’d do without it. The quality is amazing, and it actually holds a lot! Great price too. Would definitely recommend." —Lisa Roberts

Get it from Amazon for $6.29+ (available in two colors).

Promising review: "I bought this for my son’s dorm room, and I never thought I’d be praising a bedside shelf, but here I am. It’s well-made, easy to mount, and not overpriced for what it is. He now has somewhere to put his water bottle, phone, tablet, a book (wishful thinking), or whatever else he wants. It’s far better than worrying about him knocking things off or rolling on top of them while he’s sleeping. And, of course, it’s way more convenient than climbing up and down his ladder to retrieve items. I also have to note that because his bed is high-lofted, the shelf isn't in the way, so he doesn't constantly have to walk around/avoid it. Great buy!" —KatH

Get it from Amazon for $30.99+ (available in three styles). 

Promising review: "Used these for daughters dorm and so much space! Cute color and durable. Great value! Very large!" —Blake Manns

"These were perfect for storing my extra pillows and blankets in my dorm room." —Kameron McLaughlin

Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in six colors and packs of two, three, four, six, eight, and 10)

Promising review: "Good, perfect for a dorm room. Love it. Stores a lot, works well with an organizer. Easy to assemble, took about 20 minutes. Easy to change orientation if you need to." —Declan Galli

Get it from Amazon for $25.19+ (available in two sizes and three colors).

Promising reviews: "I got these when I was a freshman in college to maximize space, and they are perfect! They fit perfectly in the dorm-provided dressers and fit all of my clothing perfectly." —Addison

"A great organizer! I use it for my underwear drawer in my dorm room, and it really helps with organization. There are plenty of slots of different shapes and sizes, so I can fit socks, underwear, bras, sports bras, etc. They also fold flat, and are easily stored." —Amazon Customer

Get them from Amazon for $15.97+ (available in seven colors and four or seven packs).

Promising review: "I can't believe how much I could put in this drawer! Large interior and easy sliding drawer make it super convenient." —Jmb

Get it from The Container Store for $27.99.

Promising review: "I originally bought a huge hutch, and it just wasn't going to work. So I got this one for a super reasonable price. Very easy to assemble and the perfect size for a dorm desk. Love it!" —Tiffany Cox

Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in six colors).

Promising review: "I love these hangers! They are great for silky/smooth clothing, especially because they naturally grip clothing. They are also perfect for college dorms because they are flat, making them great space-savers. The pack has more than enough than I need — I ended up giving some to my neighbor down the hall." —Brianna

Get them from Amazon for $16.79+ (available in seven colors, and 30-, 50-, and 100-packs).

Promising reviews: "Used these in my son’s dorm room. Great for someone who loves clothes and has minimal space." —Debbie L. McDaniel

"I used these for a dorm room with limited closet space. They were fantastic and gave me four times more room. I highly recommend." —Woodie J. Hodges, Jr.

Get it from Amazon for $22.90+ (available in two colors and 10- or 20-packs).

Promising review: "We bought this to go into my son's dorm room closet. Easy install and great quality. It is a game changer to have on one side of his closet. He can use this for folded T-shirts, shorts, and other clothes. This fall and winter, he is going to use it for sweaters, athletic pants, and hoodies. If you don't have a shoe rack, this would work great as well." —cindy h.

Get it from Amazon for $14.98+ (available in 11 colors and packs of two).

Promising review: "I purchased this for my college dorm, and I love it! When I need to pack it up to travel back home, I really appreciate how simple it is to put together and disassemble." —Yaztin Chaidez

Promising review: "Got this for my son's bedroom at college and it's great. It has a large enough workspace for his laptop/paperwork, but doesn't take up a ton of room. Fits nicely in the corner of his bedroom in his apartment." —Heather Murphy

Get it from Amazon for $54.99+ (available in five colors).

Promising review: "This works as described and handles the load that my daughter needs. She uses it for her laptop, iPhone, AirPods, curling iron, and light. The cord is plenty long to go behind the desk and plug the not an outlet. I would buy this again and definitely recommend it for a college dorm room." —K. Nelson

Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in three lengths and two colors).

Promising review: "This shelf fan holder is one of the best dorm room essentials I’ve purchased for my son. It keeps the fan elevated, secure, and perfectly angled — no more taking up precious desk or floor space. The clamp is sturdy, easy to install, and holds tight without wobbling. In a small dorm room, airflow is everything, and this holder made such a difference. It keeps the room cooler, frees up space, and makes the setup look neat and organized. Highly recommend for anyone heading to college or wanting a smarter, space-saving way to use their fan!" —Belinda Stidman

Promising reviews: "Purchased for my daughter's dorm and super simple to install. It has adhesive backing, and she is able to set her iPhone on it and hang her keys easily with no weight issues." —RNHEMI

"Perfect dorm room shelf. Easy to install and great storage capacity." —Kim

Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in five colors).

Promising reviews: "Perfect door organizer for my daughter's dorm room closet. Fits toiletries, laundry supplies, accessories...You name it." —Cynthia Fox

"This was a last-minute find for my daughter’s dorm, and it was the BEST purchase. It holds lots of stuff and is very sturdy. Very easy to hang, and it fits on her dorm closet door. Lightweight but sturdy enough to hold many items. Would highly recommend if not much storage. Price was also a highlight based on what we received." —Kim S.

Get it from Amazon for $20.99+ (available in five colors and one or two packs). 

Reminder! This is not a step stool, and you shouldn't stand on it; it's for sitting, setting, storing, or putting your feet up.

Promising review: "Bought this for my daughter’s dorm. It’s nice and sturdy and just adorable. Has a little storage, which is nice." —Charlene

Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in 12 colors). 

Promising review: "Had this shipped to my son’s dorm to organize his MANY SHOES. He said it was easy to put together and appreciated that he could keep his shoes neatly in one spot. Fits in his dorm closet. Happy with this purchase." —AbbyV

Get it from Amazon for $28.87 (available in three styles and four colors).

Promising review: "This is PERFECT. I can’t wait to use it for my dorm room. The adjustable neck can go any direction and is VERY firm. The head has two different light modes, too, for ambient and concentrated light. Very happy!" —Lucy

Get it from Amazon for $44.99 (available in two colors).

Promising review: "My daughter bought herself one for her dorm, then bought me one for Christmas. I was able to clear off two storage boxes from my cabinet of skincare. Shelves are sturdy and fully adjustable, so you can customize to your liking. Holds the heavier weight of glass bottles safely. Looks nice." —Lynn Galloway

Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in six colors).

Promising reviews: "This is a complete game changer for a tween girl who has a lot of tank tops or a college boy who has ties, belts, etc. to stay organized, I absolutely love this, absolutely recommend to everyone from a tank top to a belt to tie, even putting some sundresses for your kids on it...saves lots of space as well!" —Mom67

"Organizing win! I gifted this to a young relative to use in a college dorm closet. It worked out great! This is a great way to hang many tank tops when you have limited space in closets and drawers. Good for space and visibility. It’s sturdy and high quality." —Valley Girl

Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in two colors and in two-packs).

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