Today we’re sharing our ultimate guide to dorm organization.

College will teach you many life lessons, but the first one I learned my freshman year was this: dorm rooms are small. My first year at Flagler, I shared a dorm with three other girls and quickly learned how valuable every square inch of space could be.

I also discovered that the key to having more space is to be organized.

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Now that my senior year has rolled around, I thought I’d share with you some of the best dorm organization tips out there, in order to help you to utilize those precious square inches and enjoy every bit of small-space living.

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Here are my top dorm organization tips that every student needs to know, with some dorm organization items to make life easier.

Also, if you’re living off-campus, no worries, these will all work for you too!

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Click to Buy at Dormify A storage ottoman is a great multi-use item for dorms. You can store things in it and then pop the lid on to create instant seating for friends.

This ivory and gold one from Dormify is insanely cute — I’m obsessed. And if you’d rather have something in a bright color or print, they also have tons of other cute storage ottomans in stock.

Try an Over-the-Door Hook for Your Handbags

Click to Buy at Urban Outfitters Although over-the-door hooks are usually designed for coats, I personally use mine for handbags. Multiple bags can be strung on each hook and the piece will still stay put, plus the bags won’t fall off.

This cool over the door organizer from UO takes advantage of your vertical space to store even more essentials.