Pack This: Bathroom and Vanity

Wondering what you need to bring for the bathroom and vanity areas? Here's all you need to know. 

Spot the difference between these two showers. 

Yep. One of them has a nice hanging shower caddy to store everyone's things. The other shower keeps their stuff on the tile. You have options. (We both know which option you want).

The shower definitely needs a bath-mat towel, too. Otherwise your floor will get way gross. One of my roommates has a little caddy with all her stuff that she brings in every time she showers. That's fine, but in my opinion, that's what the other dorms are for! You're in an apartment style dorm - make yourself at home and leave your stuff. You'll be here for a while. :)

Some of the newer new-heritage buildings (like 9, 14, 25) have hooks on the door built in, Two tiny hooks on the door, and two mounted on the wall by the sink. Our building did not. So, we had to buy this thing. Lifesaver. 

You can see the hooks off to the side ^

Here's what the storage closet looks like. Good for storing canned food, laundry and cleaning stuff, extra small appliances (pictured: quesadilla maker. not pictured but usually there: crockpot, waffle iron)

The Vanity:

Here's what you need to know about the vanity! Everyone get's their own shelf. This is good for storing the things you use most frequently. 

Note the hand towel on the side - good to have.

Note the mirror to the side. We lived without the mirror for a month or so. It was a month or so too long! Definitely helped in trying to decide on outfits, or overflow mirror space for Sunday mornings when everyone is trying to get ready at the same time. 

 Close up on the shelf space. I use small Tupperware containers to hold all my small things together - helpful!

There is space underneath the sink where you can store things. This is important.  I bought one of these from Target: its a storage bin that has collapse-able dividers. (Rubbermaid Bento Box) This is perfect for storing hair tools, large bottles like hairspray and lotion, makeup that you dont use everyday, shower cap, - basically everything. Very helpful.

  

One of my roommates used  one of these things, which was equally as helpful, especially if you have more stuff. Just be courteous with the size, as your roommates will also likely want to store their stuff under there.