The Dorm-Room Must Haves That Your Kid Actually Wants

Let the dirty clothes pile up in style with these printed laundry bags ($49 for set of three) that help your child sort their clothes into "whites," "darks," and "for Mom." Though, let's be serious — it'll all get thrown into that last one (what are moms for?).

College is the only time you'll ever need to buy twin XL bedding for your child, so make sure it's something versatile that they'll love for all four years, like this Reversible Twin XL Comforter ($20).

To make as much space for storage as possible in a tiny dorm room, bed risers are the perfect solution — but to go a step further, grab a package of these bed risers with USB charger and outlets ($30), so moving all of the furniture around to access the outlets behind the bed is no longer necessary.

From pencils and books to paper clips and scissors, these desk organizers ($39) can hold everything they need.

Take work from the desk to the bed on lazy days with this media desk ($20) that provides a flat surface for laptops and books or holds a tablet in an upright position.

This adorable message board ($40) with space for real-life pinning as well as dry-erase note-taking is a perfect piece of wall or door decor to keep them organized.

A solid storage bin set ($24) can store anything from bathroom essentials to free campus t-shirts, as well as keep everything in your kid's dorm room a little bit more uniform and put together.

Help them make room for their new friends with this comfortable folding chair ($50) that can be put away once guests are gone to maximize space.

With wheels for easy moving, tons of storage for small dorm spaces, and a sturdy surface for books — erm, gathering empty water bottles — these rolling storage carts ($109-$139) have it all.

These clip-on lights ($39-$45, originally $49) can help your student travel anywhere in the room for a late-night study session, eliminating the risk of waking up their roommate.

Encourage keeping shoes for every season neatly hung in the closet with these hanging closet organizers ($29).

Continuing with the theme of making space, use a bedside storage caddy ($15) like this one to keep essentials — like a phone, ear buds, notebooks, and more — an arm's reach away at all times.

There's nothing worse than leaning against a hard wall when trying to study, so load your kid's dorm room with soft throw pillows like this But First, Coffee pillow ($29) to keep them comfy and add a touch of personality.

Pinch's College Survival Kit ($25) comes with 12 essentials — a screwdriver, ear plugs, first aid kit, and more — for anything college life throws their way.

Dormify's range of dorm room decor can be purchased piece by piece, or you could just go with a single collection that inspires you, like this Trendy Tribal Collection (pieces between $36-$99).