As college students begin moving their belongings into their dorm room, a concerning realization sets in about storage. Many times the closet is not big enough to hang all clothing items, the desk does not have enough drawers for school supplies, and the room itself just is not big enough. Some basic items can help to create more storage space.

Items to Create More Space for Clothing

Without a doubt dorm room closets are too small. Storage items have been created to assist in creating more room for clothing storage. The first item is the Umbra Dublet Adjustable Closet Rod Expander. For under $15 a student can buy this item and double their closet space. The item hooks to the main closet clothing rod and creates a secondary clothing rod.

Another idea to add clothing space is to purchase bed risers /lifts. This simple product is placed under each bed leg to boost the bed inches higher. With the extra space one can purchase several underbed storage boxes. These boxes can store off season clothing, like sweaters or shorts.

Storage Items for Bath/Laundry Objects

Mornings come early and many college students run late. In order to be efficient, students can use a small bin/bucket to store all shower items. Shampoo, conditioner, soap, shower gel, razors, toothpaste, and toothbrush are all items that can be stored in the container. Be sure to find one that has holes on the bottom to drain water.

Used bath towels can begin to smell of mildew if not properly hung. The InterDesign Over the Door Towel Rack, which sells for around $20, can store three large bath towels. This product permits the towel to dry adequately without the musty smell.

Another great storage item for bath is a clothes hamper. Dirty clothes need a place to be stored and hidden from view. The Breathable Laundry Hamper (under $20) is a sturdy, upright container that has a velcro lid. Clothes can still be exposed to air yet be hidden in this attractive hamper.