Dorm rooms can be really hard to organize and even harder to keep organized. Take it from someone who moved three times in three years. Thankfully, my mom and aunt were there to help out. So here are some of the ways we always pack/unpack and the things we use to organize and make things a little bit less complex:
1. Ikea organizers
These are the number 1 best way to stay organized. Use the smaller ones in your drawers to keep things separated and the large ones to store things under the bed or in a closet. I always pack in the large organizers and then store the clothes I'm not using under my bed because they zip up and keep your stuff clean and safe! Plus, they fold up nice and flat if you wanna take the organizers on-the-go when you move.
2. Plastic 3 drawer cart
Anisha Patel
They come in all shapes and sizes and can hold all kinds of stuff. I use mine to hold my snacks so it's all in one place and contained. They're also great for clothing and the small ones for jewelry and accessories.
3. The bags your sheets and bedding come in.
Anisha Patel
They seem like garbage at first, but they can actually be really great for organization and moving. Store your extra sheets in your bedding bag with a dryer sheet so they stay fresh, and then when you move out, just store your blanket in it again so it's easy to move! Many people throw the bag out and then have to put their blanket into a trash bag or have nothing to keep it in as they move. You can also you the small bags from your sheets for storing items you don't use a lot or even when you travel to keep your undergarments and socks in.
4. Command hooks
Most people love command strips for hanging decor, but command hooks are a whole other level of awesome. Use them to hang jewelry, lights, keys, bags, literally anything. And they come in different sizes!
5. Empty shoe boxes
Anisha Patel
These are probably one of my favorite ways of storage. For the shoes I love, I usually just keep them in the box to keep them safe. But with all the other empty boxes, I store my desk/school supplies when I move, and just small things I like keeping but don't know where to put. They keep things decluttered. One of the small things I like is Cracker Barrel syrup, and so it goes into the extra boxes. Then when you want it, just pull the box out.
6. Mason jars
Everyone has them, but nobody uses them! They make cute pencil holders or even can work together to organize your whole desk. You could use the shorter ones for things like paper clips, thumb tacks, or miscellaneous items. Or you can use your jars to keep small candy in for when you want a short study snack! You can even DIY your jars to match your room!
