15 Affordable Dorm Room Decor & Organization Ideas on Walmart.com

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Have a kiddo headed to college? We LOVE these Walmart dorm room storage ideas!  

Teen girl holding Walmart shipping boxes while sitting on a porch

Whether they’re heading into the dorms or their own apartment, college kiddos will be heading back to school before you know it! Making the most of every inch is important in small spaces, so we rounded up our top dorm room storage ideas – and you can grab them all on Walmart.com!

They’ll all help you stay on budget, and they ship free with a Walmart+ membership or on orders of $35 or more!

Check out our top 10 Walmart door room storage ideas…

A cart filled with Mainstays by Becky G. & Alejandra Striped Tapestry Knit Throws

Mainstays by Becky G. & Alejandra Striped Tapestry Knit Throw
Only $10 (reg. $14.98)! 

*Also available in floral designs for the same price. 

Add a fun, functional pop of color to any space with these cute throws. Plus, they recently dropped in price, making them even more affordable than they already were!


Mainstays USB fan next to a laptop

This little fan is perfect to set on a desk or nightstand. Plus, we love that it’s rechargeable, so you don’t have to worry about stockpiling extra batteries!


2 Mainstays by Becky G & Alejandra Candles

Skip the trip to Bath & Body Works and grab these budget-friendly candles instead. They come in a bunch of fun summer scents, and they look super cute too! And while most colleges won’t allow an open flame in a dorm, you can always grab a cute candle warmer instead!


Mainstays by Becky G Layering rugs in a walmart shopping cart

These cute rugs come in 3 colors and have grips on the bottom, so they won’t slide around. Plus, the size is perfect to throw right into the washer and air dry for easy cleaning.


A Mainstays Backrest pillow

This dorm essential is perfect for lounging, studying, or catching up on your favorite series. Plus, Walmart has them in 9 different colors to match just about any color scheme.


red Keurig K-Express Coffee Maker box on store shelf with clearance tag

Keurig K-Express Essentials Single-Serve Coffee Maker
As low as $35 shipped (reg. $59)!

Whether you need to perk up for an early class or cram for a test during a late-night study sesh, a Keurig is perfect for making just the right amount on demand. Plus, this compact model is perfect for small spaces.


A Mainstays Plush Velvet Office Chair next to a desk

Mainstays Plush Velvet Office Chair
As low as $57 shipped (reg. $64)! 

Study in comfort and style with this plush chair. The durable, gold metal base will elevate any dorm room!


An LED lamp with outlet for charger, one of our Walmart home decor ideas

Make the most of small spaces by picking items that serve more than one purpose. This desk lamp has built-in storage at the bottom to corral small items, like sticky notes and pens for studying. Plus, you can even plug your phone or other device into the AC outlet to charge – that’s three uses in one!


Woman placing an item inside a white storage ottoman from walmart

Mainstays Boucle Cloud Storage Ottoman – 3 colors
Only $54.94 shipped!

The Mainstays Mushroom Storage Ottoman is another great option at $38!

Another multi-use item, this storage ottoman lets you put your feet up, store extra blankets and pillows, and provide additional seating all at once. Or they can quickly pick up their mess and hide it inside when they hear you’re coming for a visit. 😉


A collapsible storage ottoman from Walmart, one of our Walmart college dorm room ideas

Collapsible ottomans are great for their-when-you-need-it extra storage, that can also fold down and be tucked away when you don’t. They could also be stacked in closets, tucked under desks, or stored on bookshelves to create even more space.


Acrylic Color Block Trail, one of our walmart dorm room ideas, full of personal items

grey plastic 3-drawer storage organizer with a checkered acrylic tray on top

Sterilite Wide 3-Drawer Tower
Only $26.93 (regularly $29.98)!

These Sterilite dressers are basically a college rite of passage – they’re great for everything from socks to towels. They usually fit inside a dorm closet, too, so you can really maximize your space.

Top it with the cute acrylic tray to contain keys, earbuds, their student ID, lanyard, and much more.

Closet with children's clothes hanging on plastic hangers

Pick up a couple of packs of these sturdy plastic Mainstays hangers to keep all your clothes organized and neat.


A closet organizer with shoes and other college items

Perfect for organizing shoes, purses, hats, clothing, towels, and more – these 4-shelf closet organizers can be used in a closet or anywhere in your dorm room!


mainstays rolling storage cart filled with school supplies near a desk

A rolling utility cart can be used in so many ways! In addition to the normal craft supplies, odds and ends, toiletries and more, we think using them as a mobile study zone filled with school supplies is super smart.

A storage cart full of dorm room snacks

And if you like to keep your dorm room stocked with snacks and drinks, they would all fit nicely, too!


side by side images of different wall shelves from walmart

Dress up your apartment walls while adding more space for showing off pictures, decor, or your concert memorabilia by putting up a few shelves. You could even stack a few of the floating shelves up the corner of the room and tuck in LED or fairy lights.


two walmart storage items displayed next to each other

Walmart has a huge college section filled with smart storage solutions, trendy decor, tech, and more – everything your kids will need to make their space their own.

The wallet-friendly prices on high-quality dorm items from Walmart are just what you need to check everything off your list for a successful school year!

Grab everything you need for college dorms on Walmart.com! 🙌🏼


About the writer:

Nicole has 7 years of blogging experience. While her primary background has been in the restaurant and hospitality industry, she is a self-taught couponer with over 10 years of hands-on experience and a desire to share her knowledge to help others save.


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  1. BW

    Hi Nicole, great post! Also wondering if you have any tips specifically for guys. We’re sending kid 3 off to school in August and could really use some organization tips for his gaming set up/accessories, organizing cords, and also some fun decor and cozy blankets, help with laundry ideas, etc. Many thanks in advance!

    • Trish (Hip Sidekick)

      Thanks for the request, BW! I’ll be sure to pass this along to the team! 😊❤️

      • BW

        Thank you so much!

        • Trish (Hip Sidekick)

          You’re welcome!

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