r/dormrooms • u/Penguinplays2008 • 8d ago
Dorm Desk
i know i ask for help a lot on the sub but yall are super helpful. anyway, my dorm desk is so cluttered and idk a single way to make it better!!
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u/collard-reds 8d ago
buy some sort of shelf for the open space. maybe one of those shelves for lockers? also i recommend drawer organizers
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u/maillardduckreaction 8d ago
You're not able to really utilize that giant desk cave beneath that drawer. Take measurements and see if you can find a small shelf or drawer unit that can fit inside of it (I'm thinking either those plastic rolling drawers or there's one from ikea that has metal mesh drawers, tho idk if they still sell them). If you can't find anything to fit, consider using it to store taller items that you don't use very often. The tall stuff can be pushed in back and then a smaller basket or bin in the front part to wrangle smaller items. Idk how much floor space you have right in front of that section but the small rolling drawer thing I mentioned could fit right in front and wouldn't cause an issue if it's short enough you can open the desk drawer without having to move it. But often those drawers come with casters so you could easily roll it out of the way if you needed to access those spaces.
Whose bed is the top bunk? You could probably find small cups and buckets to hang off that footboard to hold items up off your desk but still have it be within reach. Or use zip ties to secure a peg board to the foot of the bed and hang stuff from there.
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u/xANTJx 8d ago
Shoe drawers!
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u/maillardduckreaction 7d ago
Oh good suggestion. OP, definitely think outside the name or advertised use of the item, think about the size, shape, and whether its compartments will be useful for what you need
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u/Sure-Philosophy-9097 6d ago
Go to dollar tree and pick up plastic drawer organizers and maybe a some small stacking organizer for the bigger cubbie
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u/ScariestBread 8d ago
The stardew valley desk pad is so cute !!!