When it comes to storage, student halls are the most in need. A typical university hall takes the basics of an entire house and stuffs it into one (or sometimes one half) of a room. Storage is crucial – if you don’t stay organised, it’s easy to become unproductive. Moving all your things into student halls can be overwhelming at first, but don't worry, our guide has everything you need to get a distinction on your student hall storage, so keep reading.

10 Storage Ideas Perfect for Students

Under-Bed Storage

This is the under-bed storage student rooms are in desperate need of. With under-bed storage, dorm rooms can camouflage clutter in a space that isn’t totally visible. If your bed doesn’t have wheels, opt for under-bed storage that has wheels so that you can reach 100% of your storage. If you need to store taller items, pair your under-bed storage with bed risers for the ultimate storage space.

Bedside Tables

It can be really tempting to opt for a bedside table that is visually aesthetic. But when trying to maximise student hall storage, keep in mind that everything needs to have a double purpose. Bedside tables are one of the most underrated student storage ideas. While they typically hold small things like charging phones or glasses, bedside tables can hold so much more. Instead of choosing a table with a simple shelf, choose one with drawers or cabinets so that you can store more inside. A bedside table with drawers would be a good place to store valuable things like your devices, charging cables, headphones, jewelry and perfume.

A Shower Caddy

You never consider how many bathroom essentials you have until you have to lug them back and forth each time you want to use them. Full hands and slippery bottles are a recipe for disaster. Save yourself the time and strain by using a shower caddy to store your bathroom and shower items. It’s perfect for those with shared bathrooms and can double as essential student storage. When shower caddies aren’t being towed to and from the bathroom, they provide an easily organized container for all of your bathroom essentials.

A Utility Cart

For those who have a lot more than a 5-in-1 body wash and a toothbrush to carry to the bathroom, a shower caddie just won’t cut it. Instead of trying to carry your essentials, try rolling them. Utility carts provide ample space while allowing you to move makeup, hair tools and skin care products to another room with ease. Stock it with not only shower products but also with makeup and hair necessities so that you can get ready anywhere. Roll snacks from the kitchen to your bed for Netflix marathons. Or move heavy textbooks from the desk to your bed for more relaxed studying. Student room storage should be flexible and dorm storage ideas like this can be transformed for several uses.

An Over-the-Door Hook

Trying to fit clothes into a small or oddly shaped space can feel like a puzzle. It’s going to take a lot of trial and error to get things to fit just so. If further adjustments are needed, consider storing your items in a different way. One of the best student room storage ideas involves using the back of your door to expand your storage space. Over-the-door hooks are ideal for those who need almost every square inch to be useful. Use over-the-door hooks as storage for outerwear, bags or anything that can be hung. Make them even more useful by using them to store things you need right before leaving like umbrellas, tote bags or jackets.

Hanging Organisers

Hanging organisers are another underrated student hall storage idea. They come in various different styles and sizes that allow you to tailor your storage based on what kind of things you need to store and how you need to store them. Hanging organisers like the one pictured above are great for making the most of your wardrobe if you only have a set amount of hanging space to work with. Hanging organisers can also provide storage anywhere there’s a place to hang something, not just wardrobes.

Shelving Units

A student room has to act as a bedroom, wardrobe, study and kitchen all at the same time. If you’re wondering how to fit a kitchen inside of a small room, the answer is shelving units. What takes up a whole room in a house will only take up a small corner of the room if you’ve got the right shelving unit. These storage superheroes come with different cubbies, drawers and cabinets; some are even adjustable so that you can choose the arrangement that’s right for your student room storage needs. Store your mini fridge, microwave and snacks all in one place. A kitchen shelving unit will also give you a place to store cutlery, tableware, napkins and more.

Baskets and Boxes

Let’s say you’ve already got a shelving unit but you’re having a hard time storing things on it. Consolidate items with baskets and boxes. Baskets and boxes are the perfect student storage idea for those who need help storing a lot of smaller items grouped together. Use one basket for fresh fruit and another for your dinnerware. Group all of your nonperishable food together in one box so it’s super easy to find your noodles on those late nights of studying. And if you get a set of boxes and baskets, use the extras for other bits of storage.

Key Hooks

With all of the big items to worry about, you may have forgotten about the small yet important things that student storage needs to take care of. Key hooks are great for hanging grab-and-go things like raincoats and keys. These simple organisers come in several different (yet useful) styles. Many of them come with chalkboards and memo boards for important reminders.

Desktop Organiser

No list of student hall storage ideas is complete without a desktop organiser. When studying is the number one part of your day, there will need to be a place to hold all of your studying materials. A desktop organiser solves this issue. Desktop organisers come with several different-sized slots made for papers, folders, pens and other stationary and tools you may need. If you’re worried about trying to save desk space, opt for a desktop organiser that can be hung on the wall. Just be sure what you can and can’t do to the walls of your hall before you start putting holes in them. Desktop organisers can also double as charging stations and makeup organisers.

Tip: Think you have everything you need for your first year of uni? No? Then maybe you need to take a look at our ultimate university essentials checklist.