Well it’s that time of year again! Before we know it, the weather will be getting cooler, the days will be getting shorter and the kids will be off to school again. Let’s repeat that last part… the kids will be off to school again. If that includes your college student getting ready to move back into a dorm, take a deep breath because we’re here to help.

Before you stress about how to fit everything they need into a small space, we’re sharing our top 5 must-haves for dorm room organization!

Baskets

The golden rule of organizing dorm rooms: you can never have too many baskets! With such a small space, extra storage is an absolute must. From the closet to under the bed, these will help keep all of your belongings organized. And best of all, woven baskets can make your storage look so stylish.

Pin and Chalk Boards

From hall meetings to class projects, college students have a loaded schedule. A calendar chalkboard can help keep up with important dates and a linen pin board can hold all the lists of important to-dos. Plus, with an extra shelf and hooks, these pieces are doing double duty for keeping other belongings organized.

Storage Furniture

We’ve said it once and we’ll say it again. You can never go wrong with furniture that doubles as storage! This especially works for dorm room décor. Place this storage ottoman by the bed so it doubles as a step stool and a place for extra items.

Wall Shelves

One of the most important parts to making a dorm room feel like home: personalization! Hang up wall shelves to hold favorite items from home. From small paintings or picture frames to faux plants, wall shelves can hold items that are closer to the heart.