23 Genius Dorm Room Kitchen Ideas For Setting Up An Amazing Kitchen Space

Looking for some dorm room kitchen ideas for your dorm? Here are the best dorm kitchen ideas.

Looking for dorm decor and dorm room kitchen ideas is one of the most exciting parts of going to college. Some college dorms already have kitchens/ kitchenettes built in, but if yours doesn’t, you might be looking for ways to make a dorm room kitchen.

Whether you’re looking for ways to decorate your kitchen area, looking for dorm room kitchen essentials, or wondering how to build a kitchen in a dorm room, this post will give you all the inspo you need!

After you read this post you’ll be ready to have the cutest dorm kitchen ever!

This post is all about dorm room kitchen ideas.

The Best Dorm Room Kitchen Ideas

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Dorm Kitchen Set Up Ideas

1. Use A Mini Fridge Shelving Unit

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Using a shelf like this to put over your mini fridge is a super space saving kitchen set up idea for a dorm. Also, using storage baskets like they did is a great away to make it look really organized, and they’re add a super cute pop of color as well.

2. Stack Your Mini Fridge And Microwave

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A good way to save space when setting up a kitchen in your dorm room is to put your microwave on top of your mini fridge.

Also, the blanket ladder they used in this dorm kitchen area is so cute and really gives it cozy boho vibes! It’s a win-win because even though it looks like decor, it doubles as space saving storage for your blankets.

3. Put Mini Fridge And Storage Under A Side Table

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Hiding your mini fridge under a side table is a really good idea for a dorm since you’ll likely be short on space. I looked so hard but could not find the exact dorm room kitchen table in this picture for the life of me. The closest thing I was able to find was this one!

Most tables like this I’ve seen are pretty expensive. If you don’t want to spend an arm and a leg you might be able to find one on Facebook Marketplace for cheaper! Search “mini fridge dorm station.”

4. Make A Kitchen Space In A Closet

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I really love this dorm kitchenette idea because you wouldn’t have to buy a separate shelving unit. To do something like this you’ll need some floating shelves if you don’t already have shelves in your closet. It is also an amazing idea to use a hanging basket like they did to store things in to save counter space!

5. Make A Kitchen Area Under A Lofted Bed

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If you have a bed that you can put high up like this making a kitchen under it is a good option. You’ll need a storage cube organizer like this one. And this is another really great example of ways to use undershelf baskets!

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6. Use Standing Shelves As A Kitchen Area

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Using a shelving unit like this for a dorm kitchen would be another good idea. I couldn’t find the exact one in the picture, but this one would be a good alternative! A bookshelf could also work for this.

7. Try Wall Shelves For Hanging Mugs

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Using wall shelves as a part of your dorm kitchen is a great space saving hack. This one is a cute coffee station and I love how they used the key holder shelf to hang their mugs!

8. Use Unique Decor Like A Colorful Mini Fridge

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This is one of the best dorm kitchen sets I’ve seen! I am obsessed with the retro mini fridge they have in this one.

If you want to make everyone jealous of your dorm room kitchen, a unique mini fridge like this one would be a great way to do that. The hanging k cup storage they used is also an amazing idea for a dorm room kitchen set up.

9. Set Up A Kitchenette Next To Your Desk

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Next to a desk could be another good spot to set up a kitchen area in a dorm. Using some baskets like they did is a good way to organize your snacks and food.

10. Set It Up Between The Bed And The Wall

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This specific dorm kitchen was handmade, but this shelving unit is similar! If you’re really pressed for space in your dorm room, the space between the end of your bed and the wall could be a good spot to set up a kitchen area.

11. Use A Bar Cart

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Using a bar cart as a dorm room kitchen cart is a super easy way to store your food and plates in your dorm, and bar carts are really cute! I also really love the blue Keurig this person has.

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12. Put Kitchen Stuff Under The TV

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Putting your TV above your kitchen station is another good way to save some space in your dorm room. This shelving unit is perfect for setting up dorm kitchens.

13. Try A Cute End Table

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This end table coffee station is so adorable. The matching rose gold and white containers make it look so organized and cute.

14. Use Aesthetically Pleasing Kitchen Appliances

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Pastel decor is such a cute option for a dorm kitchen! I really love this blue Keurig and the matching blue undershelf storage basket.

15. Get Kitchenette Specific Shelving

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The black mini fridge dorm station in this dorm room looks really nice and clean. This is a simple one that would look good in any dorm room! You could get this bottom section for your mini fridge and then add shelving to the top to make it look like the one in the picture.

16. Use Storage Baskets For Snacks

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Storage baskets are a really great way to store your food and utensils in your dorm to keep everything looking organized and put together.

17. Pink Coffee Bar Area

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If you’re like me and are obsessed with pink, this could be the dorm kitchen idea for you. I am obsessed with the tiny pink fridge they have in this dorm kitchen setup. I think it’s actually a skincare fridge, but you could use it for snacks and drinks!

18. Make A Kitchenette In The Corner

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This corner dorm kitchenette setup looks really nice and would be good if you’re wanting to do something simple. I love the lights they have!