5 Underrated Products That Will Change Your First Year of College
Getting ready to go off to college brings out all the feels. Whether you are a parent about to send your teenager off into the big wide world, or a student looking forward to that first taste of freedom, there’s a few things you can do to make your transition a little smoother. Take a look at our top 5 underrated (but essential) products that make dorm life a little easier.
Space Saving Hangers
These slim velvet hangers keep clothes from slipping off the hanger and are about half the size of a standard plastic hanger. They do a surprisingly good job of shaping clothing, and are strong enough to fold jeans over the hanger. They will keep your minimal closet space maximized, and trust us, they will be traveling to your first apartment and beyond.
Double Hang Bar
Once you’ve got your velvet hangers in place, it’s time to maximize your space even further with a double hang bar! This is perfect for dorms or apartments where you are unable to permanently add another rod and shelf. This one by Umbra is adjustable both horizontally and vertically, so it will definitely fit in your tiny dorm closet. This also frees up space for other common organizers like canvas cubbies or shoe racks.
A Collapsible Hamper
Now that your closet is in great shape, let’s talk about laundry. Dorm rooms are not made to hold large decorative laundry baskets like you might use at home. This collapsible hamper is an instant space saver–just pop it open when it’s time to go to the laundry room, and collapse it when laundry is done. It easily slides on a top shelf or under the bed for effortless storage.
Foldable Desktop Hutch
As organizers, we are alway looking for ways to use vertical space, and a desktop is no different. Most standard desks in a dorm will come with a large open surface, and a few drawers or shelves below if you’re lucky. Considering the average desk is about 30” tall, this leaves 66” unaccounted for. Reclaim this space with a folding hutch from The Container Store. It’s solid wood, so this is a piece that will serve you well for years to come. This is a special product that is only available during the summer months when you shop for college, so if you see it in stock go ahead and add it to the cart!
Desktop Organizers
It’s important to create an environment conducive to studying. What better way to accomplish this, than to choose organizers that make you excited to sit down at your desk. Your desktop is a great place to express your personality and style while serving a dual purpose of keeping you organized and on task. Never lose that important assignment or your favorite pen again.
Are you busy parent feeling stressed and slightly overwhelmed at the thought of sending your kids to college? Fear not if they are attending the University of North Carolina Asheville, AB Tech, or Western Carolina University, our organizers can help set up your child for success from the start. Download our free College Checklist.
Green Mountain Space is a Professional Organizing company dedicated to help busy families get back their time, reduce their todo list, and streamline spaces so you can focus on your family. We organize every kind of space in your home, business, or in the case your college dorm so you can focus on your professors, building connections, and learning your new exciting schedule as you step in to a new chapter.
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