Go back to college with IKEA: 7 finds to get organized in style for under $25

IKEA's new PÄRKLA laundry bag is semi-transparent, with a top and bottom handle for easy carrying. It's lightweight and functional for keeping laundry organized whether you’re away from home or not. One reviewer says, "The flat bottom keeps the bag standing up so it is easy to fill with dirty clothes," and "The size of the bag hold a lot of laundry and zipper makes it secure."

Although this bento box is designed for little kids, I’ll be putting one in my basket. This fun yellow lunch box has two compartments for a sandwich and a snack, and it has a cute carry handle. A smart cut-out also makes it easy to place cutlery in the lunch box.

Stop leaving your shoes in a jumble and keep them tidy with this collapsible shoe rack. Measuring 22¾ x 16 ¾ x 11 inches, this bright blue shoe tidy holds three pairs of shoes and can be stacked to create further vertical storage.

Ramp up your college dinners with this colorful 3-piece dinner set. The yellow mug is suitable for hot and cold beverages, while the brown bowl is great for dumplings, noodles and soups, and the deep bowl, in aqua, is perfect for risotto and other meals. The stoneware is microwave- and dishwasher-safe.

Keep your clothes off the floor with this simple rail that also includes a bottom rack for shoe storage. The rail is adjustable to six heights and can be used in conjunction with IKEA's hanging organizers. What's more, it’s designed to be easy to move as it comes with castors.

Get organized with IKEA's new SKÅDIS pegboard and keep on top of college life. The board measures 14¼ x 22 inches and is dark grey-blue on one side and dark lilac-red on the other. It can be placed on a wall of propped up on a desk, and can be adapted with add-on accessories.

When space is tight, a multi-functional appliance is a great buy. This decorative lamp doubles up as a Bluetooth speaker, with a Spotify Tap function, so you can listen to your favorite music or podcast. Create the lighting vibe to suit the mood, with the glass shade that provides a diffused light.