Boys College Dorm Room

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I have twin sons heading to college. It's a ways off but with end-of-year sales coming (take advantage of clearance sales, right!?) I'd like some advice on how to help outfit their dorm rooms. They are both neat nicks and with space at a minimum they need to make the most of their drawers etc. Any advice?

Janet Pizaro · Answer

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Katrina Warren · Answer

@MN Mom A lot really depends on their personalities, what they like or do for hobbies, etc...... & of course the rules & regulations of what exactly you can do with the room. For example if they like sports, google bedroom décor with that particular sport, Sci-Fi, music, hunting, fishing, skateboard, etc..... for lots of great ideals.

MN Mom · Answer

I should clarify I'm not in need of decorations ( Pintrest is a no brainier for that) but real advice from other parents who have had to help organizing. My daughter didn't need help but these guys do!

Jeanette S · Answer

The one thing you can do is keep things simple...white sheet sets so matching is no problem. Storage for shoes, books, sheet/towels, etc. can be shallow bins/trays underneath bed (find out size of beds & height off floor). Storage shelf behind toilet (if private bath) can allow for lots of storage. A narrow shelving unit deep enough for storage bins between/beside beds can be side table and storage. Think storage instead of petty for everything you get. Purchase brackets and spring rod (much like for shower curtains) to attach to make double hanging for closets! If closet large enough a bookcase can provide shelving inside! Pants/T's/sweaters can fit on shelves! (P.S. you can make bins for storage out of almost any scrap wood...drawers out of old chests...can even put casters on them to roll out!)

Jean Thompson · Answer

make sure the room has a place to hang Damp Towels from them taking a shower. ( they get stinky Fast if not dried. ( Laundry room is shared in the Dorm so its not always convenient to do laundry either.. The Rooms are small for sure, longer bunked beds, desk for each ( my son's room had them built in) Closets are small too and most likely shared, He used plastic Tubs to keep lots of his stuff in under the bed and under desk.! ! .. Basic= 7 pair pants ( jeans take a long time to dry) , 7 t-shirts, several long sleeve shirts or sweatshirts, 1 dress out fit, 7 pair socks, undies. Cold weather gear. so everything must be able to fit in a small space for sure..There is usually a couple shelves for books etc.. make sure you tour and look at the rooms where they will stay, they might not be roomies either....***Take measurements and try out the layout at home to get an idea of just what they can take with them... and from my experience I know he didn't wash the sheets weekly either ! !

Lindy · Answer

The heavy duty Command Hooks, tension rods to maximize closet space-try to Google what the dorm rooms look like, Here is a link from Bed/bath/beyond-you put in your school and they show what you need. Worth a try: http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/selfservice/FindCollege

Sherry Fram · Answer

First thing is bed risers to get the bed up high enough to slide storage bins under. Those were a life saver when I was in a dorm!

Linda · Answer

Get medium to dark blue sheets and they can be washed with jeans. Believe me they aren't going to sort colors for the wash or wash sheets by themselves.

Jeanie · Answer

Extra long twin sheets.under bed rolling storage.towels in 1 color.

Dee · Answer

If they are not already included in the room, a dorm fridge & microwave will help them save lots of money on snacks and drinks. And bed risers are a must-lots of storage space under there.

LuckieDuckie · Answer

Get a pegboard or wire grid instead of a bulletin board. They can put supplies in small containers and hook them onto the grid. They can customize as needed. Also, mount a power strip on it so that they have a ready charging station for devices. You can mount one on the side of the bed also. Best thing ever-- I found a besser with a comforter that had pockets. I could put all sort of things in them like small books or snacks. A lifesaver! I also make a little night stand thing that hooked on the side of my bed when it was lofted high. I could keep a drink on it while I 'studied' (read manga), and I clipped a little light on it as a reading lamp.

Carol Hougaboom Holman · Answer

Walmart carries fade free towels. My daughter received these as a gift. Blue fades quickly even if washed with dark clothes. Also Extra long sheets. Something to leave personal bathroom items in. Toilet bowel cleaning brush. The schools do sometimes provide cleaning products, however I would never us that toilet brush.

Carol Hougaboom Holman · Answer

Personal and Stand fans. The rooms usually don't have air conditioning.

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