There’s no need for decorating your apartment to be expensive or complicated. With these simple tips, you can transform your student housing into a home that reflects who you are.
1. Hang a Pegboard
To gain easy access to small items you use all the time without creating clutter on your desk, use a pegboard. It can be useful for organizing all sorts of items: stationary, mugs, cosmetics, and even an inspiring picture or two.
2. Add Some Colour with Posters
Express yourself with posters of your favourite movies or albums. They’ll instantly add a pop of colour to your walls.
3. Pin Up a Tapestry
An alternative to posters is a single tapestry. Spend time searching for one in a design you love — ideally, something unique. Hang it next to your bed or behind the couch in the living room.
4. Go Thrifting for Decor
Spend some weekends at garage sales and thrift stores to find pieces that complete your space. You may be able to pick up a vintage seat, area rug, or artwork to give your apartment some style.
5. Make Your Desk the Focal Point
Your design will look more cohesive if you create a focal point. For your bedroom, the desk is the most logical place, since it’s where you’ll be spending a great deal of time. Add a backboard, some LED lights, and a couple pictures to make the space visually interesting. Aim to keep your desk tidy to enhance the aesthetics.
6. Use Plants for a Fresh Feel
A couple of potted plants can bring greenery to your apartment, making the space feel fresh and welcoming. If you know you’ll be busy or you’ve struggled to keep plants alive in the past, choose some low-maintenance options.
7. Make a Photo Collage
Create your own piece of artwork by turning some photos into a collage. If you’ve been at college a while, you’ll likely have numerous photos of your friends and adventures. If you’re a new student, you could use photos of your high school friends.
8. Create an Atmosphere with a Galaxy Projector
When you want to relax in the evenings, overhead lights can feel harsh. Although a desk lamp is a good alternative, nothing beats the atmosphere you can create with a galaxy projector. This is ideal for winding down with some music.
9. Take a Retro Approach
If collecting vinyls is your thing, incorporate records into your design. A large number of records will look great in a bookcase dedicated to your collection. If you’ve only just started collecting vinyls, though, you could hang the few you have on the wall.
Of course, to take advantage of any of these tips, you need to have the right housing. You can find London, Ontario, apartments for students at Foundry First. Your spacious bedroom comes fully furnished, meaning you just need to focus on making it feel like your own. All our apartments also have a modern kitchen, a comfortable living room, and several bathrooms. However, we only have limited numbers of each floor plan. Apply now to secure the layout you want.
