Non-Essential but “Nice to Have” Items Recommended by College Students

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Storage & Organization

• Cable clips, magnetic
• Makeup brush holder / organizer (360-degree rotating)
• Ottoman with storage
• Paper towel holder
  • Freestanding
  • Under cabinet
• Shelves
  • BedShelfie clamp-on bedside shelf
  • Corner shelf
  • Over-the fridge shelf (3 tiers)
  • Storage rack
• Stackable storage baskets for closet
• Storage cart on wheels
  • Standard, 3 tiers
  • Slim, 4 tiers
• Storage drawers
  • Drawer tower on wheels (2-pack)
  • Tall bedside table with 5 fabric drawers
• Shoe rack
  • Horizontal, expandable (8 pairs)
  • Vertical

Room Decor

• Fairy string lights with clips for pictures
• Jewelry tray
• Wall decor
  • Evolution of video game controllers
  • Inspirational quotes (pink)

Room Enhancements

• Air purifier
• Bed risers — check with your housing office to see if these are allowed
• Blackout curtains — measure your space before ordering
  • Decorative
  • Solid color

• Curtain rod (30-64 inch tension rod) — measure your space before ordering
• Dish drying mat
• Lamp
  • Nightstand (dimmable)
  • Floor lamp, single torchiere
  • Floor lamp, 3-bulbs
• Rug
• Saucer chair

• White noise machine

Miscellaneous

• Handheld steamer
• Screen protector, iPhone