Tips For Improving Your Student Accommodation Decor

By Ana Zuravliova

Trend Specialist at Blinds Direct

Thu 26 Aug 2021

Last updated Fri 19 Aug 2022

Inspiration for how to decorate your uni room

This year, a record number of students will be making their way to university to begin their first year. They will be joining millions of others returning to their studies and for a significant number, they’ll be moving into student accommodation be that halls-of-residence or houses and apartments.

Often however, the decor of these temporary homes isn’t exactly what a young person might want and, because it’s only for a year or so, students will hardly want to spend a lot of time and money making the space their own. Fortunately, there are a few ways in which students can make a statement of their own in their new dorms. If you’re looking for inspirational ideas for decorating your uni room, read on!

image of three cushions stacked to example of how to decorate your uni room

Consider comfy cushions for student house decor

Cushions are excellent to start decorating a uni room with, for several reasons. Firstly, they can add a bit of colour and personality into what are usually rather bland rooms. Cushions are available in a range of colours and patterns which can be used to establish the foundations of a design theme. Whether you’re looking for classic colour combinations in soft wool, groovy geometric designs, or bold vibrant colours in luxurious velvets, our range of cushions will have just the option for you.

Beyond adding something to the aesthetics of your space, cushions will also help you get comfortable for the studying ahead, and when you want to settle down for a good night’s sleep, they’ll help you there too!

Cushions can also be taken away with you when you move out to enjoy in your next residence so when you pick some high-quality items, you know you can enjoy them for the long term.

Luxury lampshades

The majority of time spent in student accommodation is usually the colder, darker months of the year. Therefore, lights will be used a lot to help you read all those books, academic papers or designs you’re working on.

Lamp shades are an easy and affordable way to enhance the light in your space while also being a great canvas for colour, pattern, and personality. Similarly with cushions, our extensive range has a fantastic selection of options to choose from. What’s more, our cushions and curtains can be made from the same material, so you enjoy the same colours and patterns throughout your space!

Whether you’re looking for something to add a touch of character to the living room, kitchen or even a bedside lamp; we’ll have just the lamp shade for you.

image to show different types of lamshades to use when decorating a uni room

Perfect fit blinds for uni room decor

Using perfect fit blinds for student accommodation

Perfect Fit blinds are an exceptionally easy way to add flare to your windows. Perfect Fit blinds simply and effortlessly clip into place in any uPVC window which makes them an excellent choice for rented properties, especially if your room is on the ground floor.

This is because with a Perfect Fit blind, you don’t need to use drills or screws or anything else which will leave holes or marks on the fabric of the room. What’s more, you can enjoy these striking blinds without compromising on style!

Different types of perfect fit blinds

In our range of Perfect Fit blinds, we offer:

Perfect fit wooden blinds bring the benefits of traditional wooden blinds to your window in an easier way than ever before.

Perfect fit Venetian blinds are a fantastic way to bring contemporary style into your space. These aluminium blinds are protected by a specialist coating making them the perfect addition to any space including bathrooms and kitchens.

Perfect fit roller blinds are a modern twist on a classic. Roller blinds can be as sophisticated or simple as you desire offering light control and privacy.

Perfect fit day & night blinds are crafted from alternating strips of fabric, providing different levels of transparency and a fashionable striped effect. Also known as Zebra blinds, they neatly fit inside your window frame, these blinds offer both beauty and excellent functionality.

Perfect fit pleated blinds provide a gentle, soft-shading impact when lowered and stack neatly when raised. As a result, they take up minimal space. You can learn more about the benefits of these blinds in the Perfect Fit Blinds Buyers Guide

image to show a uni room using perfect fit blinds

Pick the right lining

Once you’ve figured out how to decorate a uni room, you can consider additional beneficial elements such as linings. You can add a free lining to any Roman blind or curtain found on the Blinds Direct website, with blackout and thermal being the most popular. Here’s why.

Blackout linings will help to reduce the levels or external light in your space to a minimum. This not only means a room is darker, but it frees you up to enjoy a better night’s sleep. That way, you’ll be bright eyed and bushy tailed for the day’s lectures ahead, or for that important essay or exam.

Alternatively, you can enrich your student room decor with a thermal lining. Again available on all Roman blinds and curtains, a thermal lining will help to stop heat escaping from your student accommodation. With much of the academic year taking place in the colder months, this will help you keep warm and even reduce the cost of keeping your room cosy.

Beyond these excellent interior design classics, don’t forget you can fill your student space with plants, throws and other easily moveable items! Each of our handmade blinds, cushions and lampshades is made to measure here in Yorkshire by our talented team.