For the third part in the College Dorm Room Shopping series, I am going to focus on storage. If you missed the first two parts of the series, check out our posts on college dorm room bedding and college dorm furnishings.

Why are storage containers so important to shop for? Dorm rooms are usually tiny – way smaller than you’d probably expect, and therefore you’re going to need to find ways to store all your stuff in order to maximize your space.

Also, if you love fashion, you’re going to need enough room to store all your clothes, shoes, and accessories. Dorm room closets are usually not very large, so you need to get creative with your storage choices.

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Fortunately, there are tons of great options when it comes to shopping for storage solutions, and there are lots of ways to hide your stuff creatively.

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Don’t let the bottom of your closet become a heap of shoes; it can damage them and you’ll spend far too much time searching for matching shoes. A stylish shoe storage system like this one, will improve the quality of your life. I’m obsessed with this gold shoe rack!

Shoes are also great items to go under your bed! Zipper-top shoe containers will keep you organized. Bonus: they can be used for scarves, underwear, and loads of other things!

Click to Buy at The Container Store These modular storage cabinets will work wonders in a small space. They are mix-and-match and see-through so you’ll be able to see exactly what you need!

Click to Buy at PBteen The back of your door can be a functional space too! This over-the-door hanging mirror has five hooks, ideal for holding your keys, sunglasses, wristlet, and anything else you toss on the table when you come in the door. Plus, it’s insanely stylish and will go with any decor.