But what they aren’t known for is being spacious or particularly orderly.

A curved mirror makes that telltale dorm dresser a lot more chic, too.

Here acrylic bins keep everyday essentials like cotton rounds and makeup remover wipes handy.

Organized styled dorm room

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Storing tablets and laptops sideways frees up more space for books and studying.

Use the Dorm Windowsill

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Dorm room organization requires making the most of every space.

On the desk itself, there’s a coffee maker and a set of tiny drawers for organization.

dorm room with curtain wall

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A Floating Bookshelf

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Clear some space on a desk by using a bookshelf.

It also works well for storing textbooks and other bulkier items.

Plus, it doubles as extra seating when friends come over.

organized drawers with toiletries

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An Organized Desk

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A dorm room desk can be both functional and beautiful.

Bags, jewelry, and baseball hats also work well for vertical storage.

Jewelry Storage

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Keep jewelry from getting tangled by hanging it from hooks.

tablet and cord organization

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If you don’t have much art,hanging jewelryalso adds color and texture to the space.

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Command Hook Storage

An organized closet is key for keeping a dorm room clutter-free.

underbed storage

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Drawer Organizers

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Use drawer organizers to make the most of every drawer.

Fabrics organizers or drawer dividers keep underwear andbrasseparate, which keeps the hard-to-fold items orderly.

This key in of customizable divider can be helpful for socks and workout clothes too.

organized dorm room

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Desk Drawer Organization

Make your desk work for you by keeping it organized.

Floating Shelves in a Dorm

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This small dorm room has plenty of personality.

If you have a single, you could use the other wall for afuton or extra seatingfor friends.

floating bookshelf in dorm room

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Dorms rooms may be small, but they don’t have to feel cramped.

These dorm room storage and organization ideas make the most of the space, so it feels more inviting.

a large dorm room with bookshelf and plant

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dorm room bookshelf headboard organization

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a stool with storage

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a beautiful dorm room with headboards

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an organized desk

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use wall space for storing hat in a dorm

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a lofted bed

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hooks for storing jewelry

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makeup drawer organization

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hat storage using command hooks

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drawer organizers for underwear

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hooks and baskets in closet

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desk organization

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desk organization

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organized folding

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desk with shelves

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command hook storage

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floating shelves

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lofted drawers under bed

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