11 Seriously Cool Dorm Room Products Your Kid Will Love

Whether it's your child's first year at college or their fourth, getting a dorm room organized can be a monumental task. Here are 11 seriously cool (and stylish) products to help your student stay organized this school year.

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Bedside Storage Caddy

This hanging caddy will help your student keep all their dorm essentials organized and in one spot. Use it to store a laptop, phone, notebooks and books along with pens and highlighters.

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First Aid Kit

Accidents will happen so make sure your child is prepared. This first aid kit comes in a soft case and has all the essentials for those cuts, bruises and scrapes.

These are the 16 must-have essentials for a storm emergency kit.

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Power Strip

Make sure all your student’s electronics are ready to go with this 6-outlet power strip surge protector. It includes four USB charging ports.

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College Cookbook

There will come a day when your child starts complaining about dorm food. That’s when this 5-Ingredient College Cookbook will come in handy. It offers delicious meals for students on a budget.

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Portable Safe

Your child can keep all their dorm room valuables safe in this portable, under-bed safe. It is easy to move, comes with steel cables to secure it to something permanent and is a great place to store a wallet, passport, laptop or tablet.

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Drawer Organizers

Dorm room storage space is at a premium so it’s important to make the most of every square inch. These foldable drawer dividers will help your child keep clothing and other items organized and in their proper place. Triple your closet storage space with these tips.

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Laundry Hamper

This mesh laundry hamper has a side pocket and handles so carrying laundry won’t be such a chore. Use the pocket to store dryer sheets and detergent. It also collapses flat for easy storage when it is empty.

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LED Photo Display

Your child will be able to display their favorite photos and light up their dorm room with this LED string light display. It has 10 photo clips with warm LED lights for a soft glow. These are the 10 things you need to know about LED string lights.

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Bunk Buddy Bedside Shelf

Have bunk beds? No problem! This bedside shelf easily attaches to the side of the bed to hold a cell phone, drinks or an alarm clock.

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LED Desk Lamp

This dimmable LED desk lamp will help light up your student’s work space, and it has a handy integrated organizer for pens and other small objects. It also features a USB charging port, temperature read out and a basic clock and calendar.

Here are eight DIY home office desk organization ideas.

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Clip-On Fan

Dorm living will be a breeze with this portable clip-on fan. It can be used on a table top or clipped onto a bunk railing or the edge of a desk.

This crazy fan will keep your home cool all summer long.

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Rachel Brougham
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In 2019, Rachel lived through a major remodeling project on her home, and she uses that experience to inform her Family Handyman content. She's also an avid gardener (both native plants and vegetables), enjoys keeping up with decor trends and spends a lot of time traveling, cooking and hanging out with her family and their giant dog.