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She says for her sons first year of college,inexpensive, multifunctional organizerswere usually their favorites.

In her sons case, they found clear toiletry bags were major time and space-savers.

Funky dorm room with green checkered comforter and decor.

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We had grooming essentials in one, and first aid in another, Gatts says.

Being able to see everything makes getting ready so much easier.

Thats why Beuerlein is a huge fan ofvertical storage space.

Fun dorm room with terracotta bedding and pink pillows.

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Think over-the-door toiletry and towel holders for the bathroom to keep wet towels off the bed and floor.

A hanging organizer for the closet also helps with storage for t-shirts and sweatshirts, she says.

For this reason, Beuerlein says contact strips are an absolute must.

Shoes organized on closet shelves and bamboo shoe rack

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This is the only way to hang anything on the walls, she says.

Organized desk with two stools, ladder, wall organizer, shelf, etc.

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