How to Make Your College Dorm Closet Amazing!

Getting ready to head off to college? With a little careful planning and a whole lot of creativity, you will easily be able to fit everything you’re bringing from home into your dorm room closet! A smaller space doesn’t necessarily equal having less stuff. College is already a big enough change; there’s no need to get rid of anything you want to bring with you on this new journey.

Ways To Maximize Your Space

Don’t be discouraged if your dorm closet seems like a tight fit. There are plenty of ways to utilize the small space. Not only can your dorm closet look and feel organized, it can also look and feel glamorous! A quick google will give you plenty of ideas when it comes to maximizing your space. You won’t have to sacrifice decor for function when it comes to your dorm room.

Use Velvet Hangers

My velvet hangers will go a long way in helping your closet stay organized and aesthetically pleasing. Living in a dorm usually means you’re on the go, rushing from one place to the next. The chances of you leaving your closet doors open are pretty high!

Using velvet hangers will not only give your closet a classy, uniformed look but will also be extremely helpful in keeping your clothes in place. Plastic hangers can be slippery and wooden hangers are likely too bulky for the dorm closet. Blouses, tank tops, and dresses can easily slip off hangers, drooping to the floor. With velvet hangers, that won’t be a problem. With more grip, your clothes will stay where you hang them.

They are also super affordable.  You get luxury, organization, and quality all for a college budget-friendly price!

Add Hanging Drawers

Hanging drawers are wonderful for items like workout gear, t-shirts, socks, and leggings. Since you won’t have room for a dresser, this is a great alternative. Items that are easily rolled up are perfect for hanging drawers.

Use A Rolling Clothes Rack

A quick way to glamorize your dorm room is to use a rolling clothes rack. If all of your clothes don’t fit into your closet, a rolling clothes rack will take care of the overflow. Plus, it has the added bonus of looking adorable.

Choose items from your closet you want to show off— that stunning dress, those gorgeous shoes, that posh handbag. Decorate with twinkly lights or a potted plant and you have an insta-worthy closet space.

Grab a box of our Slim Plastic Hangers or splurge and grab some Premiere Luxe Wood Hangers and make your room into a showpiece!

Take Advantage of Vertical Storage

The back of the door is a great place for extra storage. It has the added bonus of being hidden from view. Over-the-door organizational racks or hanging baskets are great for extra storage.

You can put your shoes, accessories, toiletries, or really any additional items you don’t have room to hang. Like a rolling clothes rack, vertical storage is a quick way to add a level of sophistication to your space. You can spring for racks with a place to hang your sunglasses, purse, and scarves.

Store Off-season Clothing Elsewhere

To keep your dorm room closet from looking too congested, it’s always a good idea to store off-season clothes somewhere else. Under the bed is a good place for cloth or plastic bins. You can store sweaters, long sleeve shirts, or bulky winter coats. Same for the summer season. Switch out your wardrobe when appropriate to better fit the items you wear most frequently.