Tips on Creating the Perfect University Student House Decoration

Student House Decoration - Where to Begin

So you've landed a place in student accommodation and you're anxious to make your new student house into a cosy, welcoming space with decoration that feels like home? Here are some student house decoration tips to set up your perfect student room decoration.

We also included a few friendly reminders about what student room accessories are allowed and what's prohibited in your student room.

Before you start decorating, it's important to familiarize yourself with the rules of your halls of residence, your tenancy agreement or ask your accommodation team. Knowing what's allowed can save you the heartache of buying decorations that aren't allowed in your student house.

Once you're clear on the rules, read on for some dorm room organization ideas and let the decorating fun begin.

Let's start with listing the items that would NOT be allowed in university residences. These include items such as space heaters, electric blankets, fairy lights, and cooking equipment including kettles. This is because they can cause overheating and may not comply with relevant health, safety, and fire regulations.

You will regularly see 'fairy lights' listed on student advice forums as a nice decorative item to pack. However, you may be asked to take these down as they may present a fire risk if hung near flammable material such as bedding, so check first before you buy. Or buy battery-operated fairy lights only.

Check out our FAQs on our website for more information on what decoration and accessories are and aren't allowed in your student house.

Before you start shopping for furniture and dorm room decor and accessories, make a plan for the overall look and feel you want to achieve. Take into account your personal style, your budget, and the size of your room.

Draw a rough layout of your room and decide on the placement of key items such as your bed, desk, and storage space.

If you're really organized like me, use the images on the accommodation page of your university website to give you an idea and start planning your dorm room decor ideas before you move in to university.

Here are some creative student home decor ideas to enhance your dorm room:

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It's important to keep your student room organized and tidy and have enough decoration and accessories to create a peaceful and stress-free environment without cluttering your space and making it feel smaller. Avoid buying too many unnecessary items - remember you're only living in your student house temporarily - not for a lifetime!

Remember, your university accommodation can be a canvas for self-expression and a place where you create lasting memories. Just follow these guidelines and you'll have a comfortable student home decor that will be the envy of your friends.

Happy decorating!

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