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All of us at WIRED have sophisticated desk arrangements that make working from home easier. You don’t have to go too hard for a dorm room, and you probably have a lot of room to spare. See all of ours guide to working from home to learn more, but here are some of our favorite desk items to consider—plus other options around your dorm room.
Photo: Kat Merck
Aecooly Chic Touch Control Desk Fan: I tested the fan all summer last year Best Fans guideand my friend’s son took it to school for his first year at the University of Colorado. It will be hot for a week, and this fan is not only powerful, but its 8-inch long body fits in a suitcase, it has USB-C for rent, and it is quiet enough (36 decibels below) not to disturb the roommates or interrupt the study. –Kat Merck
Ruggable Pamir Ivory Washable Rug: I like this washing machine because it is durable, looks good, and is very easy to clean. A rug is one of the easiest ways to make a room look bigger, and it won’t break the bank.
AmazonBasics 3-Tier Utility Cart: I use this utility cart in my kitchen, and I’m about to get another one for my bathroom. It’s easy to integrate and makes good use of vertical storage. Use it to organize school supplies, toiletries, tools, or anything else that is taking up space in your half of the dorm room.
BenQ ScreenBar Desktop LED Lamp: WIRED editor Julian Chokkattu swears by this desk lamp, which works if you have an external light on your desk. It hangs above the screen and illuminates your workspace. Best of all, it takes up zero space on your desk!
Monoprice Extra Wide Length Microfiber Desk Mat: These mice are soft and double as mice, which is great for students who use separate keyboards and mice.
Ikea Skubb Underbed Storage Case: When a former WIRED writer Medea Giordano lived in a small apartment in NYC, he put four bins under his bed to store all the clothes that his room could not fit. The same method works well for college beds, which usually have plenty of floor space. These cases can contain long-term clothing, shoes, or anything else you may need, such as party supplies. Amazon has a bunch of similar options.
Dalykate Backpack Laundry Bag: One reality of dorm life is that you may have to lug your dirty clothes down several flights to the laundry room. This hamper has a pocket to hold your laundry detergent and bags to keep it organized, and it’s not as big as a laundry basket. That’s what WIRED editors do Julian Chokkattu he used to go to his clothes.
Crocs Classic Shoes: You will need swimming shoes. Trust me when I say that you do not want to deal with athlete’s foot in a college dorm. These Crocs are my favorite on the flip side – they’re comfortable to walk in, easy to slip off when you’re walking on one leg to wash your feet, and they dry quickly too. Alternatively, you can go with dedicated flip-flops or slides. And don’t forget a shower caddy about your toilets!
Govee RGBIC LED Light Strip: String lights are beautiful, but this light from Govee it’s very interesting. You can easily change colors and brightness using a smartphone app, and you can dim the lights to suit the space.
Basic Cleaning Tools: I didn’t realize how many things I was forgetting when I moved into my dorm. Make sure you remember the basics of the household, such as laundry detergent, paper sheets, soap dish, pesticidesand laundry. You might even want a little broom and dustpan.
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