Tips to Create the Perfect Dorm Room

Dominate the Dorms


Tips for The Perfect Dorm Room: Customize Your Student's Space

Office Depot, Category Manager

Posted February 8, 2019

Dorms are a quintessential part of the college experience, but the limited privacy and unfamiliar atmosphere add to the stress of college life. Luckily, your care packages can help your student create a cool, personalized hideaway to call home.

Fill a care package with over-ear headphones to drown out a noisy dorm for studying or winding down, but include speakers for turning up the music when it's time to hang out. Throw in some snacks to keep your college all-star fueled, choosing both salty and sweet treats. Remember that college is when students start valuing an organized work space, so include desk organizers and cleaners to keep the dorm room workstation spotless.

Dorms tend to blur the line between "yours" and "mine," so go for pre-made labels or label makers to help students claim their territory. When stress hits, students need options to get them back in gear, which can include stress balls and adult coloring books. The hand-picked products from Office Depot have everything your student needs to dominate the dorms this semester.

 


Provide Discrete Listening Options

In a dorm room, getting some privacy isn't always easy. Headphones allow students to enjoy music, podcasts and videos without disturbing their roommates. Headphones also make strolls around campus more enjoyable. Headphones with microphones are great for gaming online or making hands-free phone calls home.


Chat, Rock and Surf on Multiple Devices

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Immersive Gaming Audio

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Stay Focused With an Organized Workspace

Clutter can be distracting. An organized desk gives students a place where they feel comfortable staying productive. Roommates always appreciate a tidy neighbor too, helping to promote a positive relationship with the person sharing their temporary home. Keep papers and office supplies in their proper place so they're always accessible.


Go Vertical with Post-it

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It's Better wit Pleather

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Maintain a Clean Environment

A clean dorm room makes life more enjoyable for everyone involved. Of course, going out and buying cleaning supplies isn't always the first priority for someone living on their own for the first time. Send wipes and all-purpose cleaner to give students a head start on embracing positive living habits.


Wipe Out the Mess

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A Method to the Madness

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Attack the Filth

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Label Important Belongings & Leave Notes

It's easy for items to go lost in a dorm room setting. While sharing is caring, sometimes it's important to set boundaries. From food in the fridge to personal belongings, label makers make it easy to identify an object's owner. Also adhesive labels can be used to leave quick notes for roommates.


There's an App for That Label

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All the Label Options in One

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Satisfy Sugar Cravings

Sweet treats are a simple pleasure that can really brighten someone's day. A little sugar rush never hurts when it comes to studying either. Select classic candies such as chocolates and taffy to remind them that they're loved, and don't forget to include some chewing gum for minty-fresh breath.