Youth Incorporated Magazine

If you live in student accommodation then you need to make sure that you do what you can to make your living space seem cosy. If you don’t then you may find that you end up with a space that just doesn’t feel welcoming, and this is the last thing that you need when you are away from home. Want some tips? Take a look below.

Get some Nice Lighting

If you have laminate flooring then you should know that it is more than possible for you to use lighting to make the room feel bigger and better. When you use lighting properly you will be able to really brighten your space and that you may also be able to make it feel much more homely. A pale flooring will really help brighten it. You might also want to change the bulbs that are in the lights too because if you do this then you may find that you can bring out that cosiness.

Get a Plant

Plants are easily one of the most effective ways for you to make your room feel homely. The great thing about plants is that they refresh your oxygen supply too. It can be soothing to have something alive in your home and it can also provide you with a lot of comforts too. If you are concerned about having plants that are hard to keep alive then one thing that you can do is look into cacti or even spider plants. These are very hardy, and they are also sometimes impossible to kill off completely. If you are after something much quirkier then a Venus fly trap does need a lot of water, but they are incredibly easy to care for.

Rearrange Furniture

Did you know that dividing your space can also make it feel much better? One of the great things about student accommodation is that you can change things around until the space suits you. If you arrange the furniture then this is an instant way for you to make the room feel a little bit different to the rooms that are in the same building. You might want to think about where your desk is in relation to your bed, and you might also want to create barriers by using your furniture too. If you can do this then you will soon find that things come together for you nicely.

Invest in Good Bedding

Buying bedding and some new towels is what people usually do when they are in a hurry before they leave for university.  If you haven’t done this yet then it is wise for you to try and invest in some. When you do this then you will soon find that you can make your new accommodation feel like home, much more. It’ll work wonders for your comfort levels too so keep that in mind if you can.

So, making your student accommodation feel more like home has never been easier to do, and if you follow this guide then you will soon find that you can get a fantastic result out of your efforts and that you are also able to turn the entire place around. Why not see if you can bring your apartment to life today, or even try and get your friends on board so that they can add a bit of personality to your new living space? It’s never been easier or more convenient to do.