Add these residence hall decorations to your holiday wish list

Now that most Rutgers students are moving out of the residence halls, it's a great time to reconsider how you've organized your living space.

So, The Daily Targum has compiled a list filled with fun devices and furniture pieces to spice up your living space and ensure next semester is even more comfortable than the last. 

Three-in-one charging deck

Almost everyone at some point in the year — or multiple points in the day, depending on your luck — has to deal with the inevitable, frustrating struggle of losing your phone charger and clawing through every crevice imaginable to find it. It's a long, panic-ridden process that could be easily avoided by keeping a designated charger on your work desk and juicing up your devices while you study or sleep. 

We're recommending a three-in-one wireless charger that sits on any desk and nightstand so you can ensure that the process is smooth and painless. Having one dock that can centralize your charging experience and charge multiple devices simultaneously is also extremely helpful because it gives you one designated space to section off all your digital distractions while you desperately need to lock in. 

Foldable hamper

Another struggle many residents face is the grueling walk to the laundry rooms scattered across most residence halls. Rest assured, you can avoid lugging a massive plastic bin down several flights of stairs by purchasing a foldable hamper, combining the convenience of a fabric bag and the stability of a plastic laundry basket. 

It may seem like an innocuous addition, but removing the burden of carrying your dirty laundry in such an inconvenient vessel can significantly improve your general quality of life. 

Posters and records

Most already began the year by adorning their walls with a smattering of memorabilia, but during the break, try to centralize a theme for your room and get some wall art to match it. Whether you prefer a room with minimalist abstract art or a rustic, antique aesthetic, adding just a couple of posters or records to your wall can completely transform your space's atmosphere.

Sunset lamp

If you want to really add to your room's ambiance, try adding a sunset lamp and messing with its color configurations. It may not look like much, but this little lamp creates a wonderful circular glow that adorns everything it touches with an iridescent glimmer. 

The lamp also works as a terrific way to enhance any photos you take, particularly if you love taking "fit check" selfies. A distinct color profile to complement each of your photos can amplify your Instagram feed to the next level.

Fluffy slippers

Many residence halls have installed new hardwood flooring, which is usually great. It makes cleaning up any spills or messes easier, which realistically happens more than you'd think. But, this comes with a massive tradeoff: Wood conducts heat faster, making your floor feel almost frigid, especially during the winter.

To avoid domestic frostbite, get yourself a nice pair of fluffy slippers, and you'll suddenly be lounging around the halls in style.

Bed risers

Residence halls don't have much storage space, so maximizing the amount of headroom you can store all your amenities in is vital to enjoying your stay at Rutgers. Many people already store their clothes and food under their beds, but you can optimize your room even better by purchasing some bed risers to elevate your mattress, utilizing all that neglected vertical space. 

Bean bag

Finally, we'll cap off the list with the absolute gold standard of college living comfort: the bean bag. The humble bean bag functions as the ultimate loafing couch, drowning the sitter in pure, unadulterated comfort — with no compromise for proper posture. 

When college life has you feeling low and exhausted, just imagine slumping onto a cozy little bean bag and just relaxing for a couple of minutes. Truly, no other college furniture compares to the simple pleasures that a big bean bag can provide.

Those are just some of the wonderful additions you should consider adding to your residence halls in the future, so slap them into your Amazon carts — or your Christmas lists so you don't have to pay — and prepare to elevate your spring semester.