10 Ways to Make Your Student Accommodation Feel Like Home

Career path? Done. Study location? Checked off. Now it’s time to start thinking about where you can unwind after a day of school and how you can upgrade your living space.

Student housing is often more practical than flashy. So, if you’ve just moved into your new student residences, you’ll probably want to make them a little homier. Not only will this make your new home a nicer place to relax and hang out with friends, but it can also help alleviate any homesickness you may be feeling. Check out our tips and tricks for making your student housing feel like home.

1. Make sure your lighting is better

Some student housing (especially if it’s provided by your university) has bedside lamps, but most don’t. And no room looks cozy under the harsh light of a 40-watt bulb that may have a plastic shade, if you’re lucky, or is just plain bare. If you invest in nothing else, buy better lighting for your dorm room.

In what form that takes is up to you. You may want to buy a string of lights (make sure they can be plugged in, otherwise you’ll have to spend a fortune on batteries). Or you may want a floor lamp to light up the room when the main light is too much, such as at a party. A reading lamp for your desk or nightstand is also a good choice so you don’t strain your eyes. You’ll probably need to buy fairy lights new, but you can easily buy the others used at charity stores or flea markets, and you might find something that’s a little more special and charming as a result.

2. Choose the correct type of accommodation

Before you decide on the type of student accommodation London that’s best for you, there are a few factors that come into play. Do you want to have a space of your own? Then a studio might be a perfect choice. Do you want to live with other people, be social and make friends? The student housing communities are a good choice. When looking for housing, pay attention to your budget, location, and proximity to public transportation. Remember not to rush your decision, but take your time to weigh your options. Create a list of pros and cons that can help you understand your priorities.

3. Give a personal touch to your accommodation

Personal touches can be as simple as hanging pictures of loved ones in your space. It makes
the space feels homier and helps you stay close to your loved ones. You can create a personalized display that will make your room look ten times better. Hang pictures, tickets, bracelets, brochures, and anything else you’ve collected during your university years. It looks amazing if you hook it to your wall as well as it gives you vibes and always gets close to your loved ones.

4. Embrace greenery

One of the best ways to make your room more visually exciting is to buy plants – and get some fresh air into your room every day. Having an abundance of plants in your home has been a decorating trend for a few years now, and we think everyone should jump on this bandwagon. Not only do plants look great and add color to any room, but they can also improve the air quality in your home. If you’re not a green-fingered person, choose plants that require little maintenance, like cacti, succulents, and aloe.

5. Hang more art

Art is a very personal thing and can quickly enhance a room. Buy a few posters or prints and hang them in your room to really make the space feel like your own. If you want to know what to choose, click here. If you’re worried about leaving stains on the walls, use special adhesive strips (which you can find online) or frame your prints and display them on shelves or leaning against the wall.

6. Take souvenirs with you

When you leave your childhood home to move into a dorm, you’ll likely leave behind a bedroom filled to the brim with sentimental items that are part of your history and memories. Without these material items, you’re still you, but that doesn’t mean you won’t miss them. Pick a few favorites and take them with you, even if you never take them out of the box!

7. Invite friends into your home

One of the best ways to feel at home is to welcome other people into your home. Why not organize a movie night with popcorn or dinner together where everyone brings a dish? Making your home a welcoming place for friends will make you love your home even more.

8. Stay connected online

Even if you live far away from your family while you study, it’s important to stay in touch. Make it a habit to talk to your parents, siblings, or friends once a week from your couch. Whether you Skype or Facetime, once you see familiar faces, you’ll feel right at home.

9. Decorate your home for the seasons

As an international student, you have the opportunity to bring your housing to life by celebrating festivities.
Student residences often host parties for major holidays like Ramadan, Christmas, Halloween, Holi, and the Lunar New Year. You could even host your own party! Take the time to celebrate the holidays with your new student family.

10. Shop everything properly

Regardless of the size of your bedroom, any space feels small if you don’t have a home for all your things. Unpack and organize your room so everything is within reach, and do it as soon as possible. If you don’t have enough storage, stackable boxes are a great solution for storing less-used items like high heels or costumes. Add all these different items together and you’ll be well on your way to making your student accommodation London feel like a home.

Conclusion

Whether you are a freshman or a senior studying in London and living in a dorm room far from home is not easy. However, with all the hacks mentioned above, you can give your accommodation a personalized touch and make feel like home.