College Dorm Supplies Washington DC

Going away to college adds an entirely new level to back-to-school shopping. You now have an entire dorm room to supply, but this is no time to be discouraged -- it's a time for excitement!

When supplying your dorm room, it's important for you to stay organized and plan ahead.

1. Know your dorm room. While dorm room size varies from school to school, it's pretty safe to say your room is going to be smaller than it needs to be to fit two people and all of their stuff. Before you buy anything, get the best possible sense for how much space you'll have.
   
   If it's feasible, save your larger purchases until you've actually seen your room and can take some measurements.
2. Make your list.
   
   
   • Laundry supplies - Choose your dirty clothes storage method with portability in mind. You may have to drag your laundry across the dorm to get to the laundry room. Don't forget to bring along a roll of quarters, so you're not scrounging for change when it's time to put your wet clothes in the dryer.
   • Bedding - Most dorm room beds use a special extra-long twin mattress. You can either buy the extra-long sheets made especially for these beds, or buy some mattress straps to help keep your bed together.
   • Clothing - How much clothing you need to bring depends on how often you're going home and how often you plan on doing laundry. If you're attending school far from home and won't return until Thanksgiving, then you're going to need to pack for any weather you might encounter from September to November, which can vary greatly depending on the local climate. Don't underestimate the value of having enough clothes so you can make fewer trips to the laundry room. Buying an extra six-pack of socks means being able to put off laundry six more days....

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Author: Lorie Witkop