The 28 Best Dorm Room Storage Ideas for the Most Organized Room Ever

Keep books, homework essentials, and decorative pieces neat and stylish on a desktop shelf, which comes in multiple colors and can be configured in different ways.

If you have a bit more space, this shelving system will be the most useful thing you can buy. Not only does it work as a catch-all for the clothes that wouldn't fit in your closet, but you can even use it as a room divider to section off parts of your dorm room.

Store your signature fragrance and other toiletries in a sleek mirrored cabinet. Then, give yourself a second look before heading out the door!

An over-the-door rack can be used for just about anything (though this one is especially perfect for drying towels, so they don't get mildew-y) and this wooden option is a sleek upgrade from the usual door-hanging hook situation.

Similar to fabric cubes, these can fold up when not in use, but you're also able to stack them like drawers—perfect for building a cubby system inside your tiny dorm closet.

Hang a caddy over the side of your bed frame for your phone, tablet, remote, journal, and whatever else you like to keep nearby while you're lounging. It's a simple way to keep what you need easily accessible.

Instead of throwing your laundry on the floor or a desk chair, toss items in a hamper on your door. The racks are the perfect place to store hangers and towels, too.

If a fabric caddy isn't your thing, and you find yourself wishing you had a nightstand, this bedside shelf that attaches to the bed frame, will do the trick. It can hold up to 15 pounds, so even placing books on it is safe.

Keep your laundry off your floor and tucked into this chic canvas hamper. We like that it has a lid you can fasten and bamboo handles that make carrying it to the laundromat easy.

Bring some order to drawers with this small but mighty organizer. Use it in your desk, to house study supplies, or in your closet to store socks and underwear.

A metal rack adds tons of storage above your mini dorm fridge and microwave, giving you a place to store snacks, pantry items, and more.

Whether you're a shoe fanatic or overpacked for the semester, a multi-functional shoe storage box set will declutter your space. Plus, this 12-count clear box set lets you find your favorite pair of shoes or scented candles quickly.

One of the easiest ways to fit more into your tiny dorm room? Add shelving above your bed! Use it to store things and show off your favorite decor, without worrying about mounting anything to the wall.

In a rush? Here's an extra functional way to check your mail and grab keys before heading to class.

You can also use the wall space next to your bed to add a stick-on caddy, which gives you a place to put your phone and anything else you need nearby while you snooze.

One of the most important things to score before you go off to college is a bath caddy for toting your shower essentials to and from the shared bathrooms. We love this striped one because the straps are long enough to hang on the door.

Next, drape a fabric caddy (which doubles as an over-the-door solution) to your mini-fridge. It attaches with magnets, giving you a place to store cutlery and dishes.

Pro tip: A zipper bag with sections, like this one, lets you safely store off-season clothes and extra linens under your bed without getting them dusty.

And for items you want to store under the bed but use more frequently, go with a rolling under-bed cart. It'll make grabbing those pieces and putting them back a total breeze, while still letting you use as much space underneath as possible.

If you don't have a dresser in your dorm room or anywhere else for folded clothes, hang a cloth shelf system from a closet rod to create one alongside your hangers. It keeps the floor space free leaving you a spot for shoes and luggage.