Your student room will be your "home away from home" at uni. Once you’ve chosen your accommodation, it’s time to turn that space into your happy place! You can decorate your student room with reminders of life back home or create an entirely fresh look to celebrate a new chapter. Either way, here are some inspiring ideas for uni dorm room decoration.
 

Student Room Decoration Ideas

As a student renting your accommodation, you won’t be able to do major renovations, paint the walls, or make any permanent changes to the space. The good news is there are many affordable ways to make your room your own.

How to Make Your Student Room Look Good

Photos and prints:

Put up pics of your loved ones or prints of your favourite art. This will immediately add a personal touch to your room. Just make sure anything you put on the wall can be removed without damaging the paint. Picture-hanging strips and adhesive hooks are great alternatives to nails. You can also try a more creative option and make a Washi tape photo wall or a yarn-and-clothespin frame. 

LED candles:

We know candles create a lovely ambience in any room, but remember, they're a fire hazard. LED candles are much safer, and there are so many cute options to fit your aesthetic.

Warm lighting:

Your brain will need a break after the brightly-lit lecture halls and all that "blue light" from your laptop and phone screens. Add a lamp to your room and choose a lightbulb in amber or red. While blue light can wreak havoc on your sleep cycle, warmer lighting can help with melatonin production so you fall asleep more easily. So, when you’re done studying for the day, switch off the overhead lights and enjoy a peaceful glow.

Don’t forget the fairy lights:

Of course, framing your bed with fairy lights is a time-honoured dorm room decoration tradition. They're a cheap way to make your student room look more homey instantly.

Add a mirror:

Putting up a mirror in a small space immediately makes it look bigger. It's also a practical addition to your bedroom. Put your mirror on a wall next to a window to reflect maximum light.

Smart storage:

Include some handy storage solutions to simplify your life and keep your space clutter-free. For example, you could get a bedside caddy to stash your phone and smartwatch while you sleep and an under-bed storage cart for spare blankets and towels. You should also choose some "double-duty" items that can be used as furniture and storage at the same time – like a cute, colourful ottoman that doubles as a storage cube.

Become a plant parent:

Having plants in your space is good for your mental health. Add some greenery to your room with an easy-to-care-for indoor plant. Ferns, succulents and spider plants are all great choices.

Your working space:

Your desk is where you will spend a lot of your time. Use a desk organiser to keep tidy, and add personal touches like your favourite family photo. Put up a corkboard or whiteboard to keep track of your tasks, study schedule and upcoming social events.
 

Good to Know! The Perks of Renting Fresh Student Rooms

Discounts on student living essentials:

If you’re staying in Fresh accommodation, you qualify for a discount on UniKitOut – a student room starter kit that you can deliver to your door. UniKitOut offers stationery, bedding, kitchen utensils, laundry baskets and more.

Insurance for your belongings:

Fresh bookings come standard with free contents insurance.

Click here for frequently asked questions about Fresh accommodation, and choose the student room you’ll soon be decorating.