Want to make your dorm room cozy without spending a lot of money? Here are 8 stylish and budget-friendly tips for the perfect decor!
- Bring nature to your dorm room.
Plants can do wonders for the atmosphere in your dorm room. They make your room cozier, help improve air quality and contribute to better concentration. Plants not only make your student room look better instantaneously, but they also contribute to better mental health. And the great thing is: you don’t have to have a green thumb to keep them alive. Choose an indestructible plant such as cactus, monstera or sanseveria. These plants are so easy to maintain that they survive even the most forgetful students. - Play with the colors of your bedding.
An easy way to brighten up your dorm room is to use different colors of bedding. This can make a big difference in how your room feels. A colorful comforter cover or a few cute pillows can already do wonders for the atmosphere. - Decorate with (christmas) lights.
One of the most budget-friendly options is to hang (Christmas) lights in your dorm room. Pro tip: sneak over to the storage room at home and take the Christmas lights with you. Once back in your dorm room, you can use them as atmospheric wall decorations or stick them in a glass bottle. The possibilities are endless. Just remember to put the lights back before Christmas so no one notices! - Use an empty wine or beer bottle as a candle holder, or as a vase for dried flowers.
You can easily turn an empty wine or beer bottle into a stylish candleholder, or you can put a bouquet of dried flowers in it. This is a budget-friendly solution because you’re reusing items that might otherwise be thrown away. And let’s face it, there are probably plenty of students who have a few empty wine or beer bottles in their room! It’s a fun way to give your room a unique look and replenish your stash at the same time. - Store with trendy trays.
A tidy dorm room is a fun dorm room, so make sure you always have enough storage to keep your room tidy. A fun way to do this is by using colorful trays. You can use these trays in different places in your dorm room: for example, on your desk for your pens and notepads, one for your makeup or in your closet to keep small items of clothing organized. You can find a wide range of trendy trays at design district or plek shop, among others. - Make your own art.
A great win-win tip is to make your own art. Paint candles with a fun print or create your own painting. You don’t have to be an experienced artist to do this: put some different color paint dots on a canvas and pull it down with a window squeegee. This is also a great idea to do with friends. Organize a painting night in the common room and enjoy the time together while brightening up your room. - Second-hand furniture.
Visit some thrift stores in Leuven where you can find furniture and decoration at a cheap price, these unique pieces will instantly give your room some character. A nice address located in the center of Leuven to buy second-hand furniture and decoration is the Kringwinkel in Leuven. It’s not only budget-friendly, but also fun to look for bent treasures! - Photo wall.
A simple and budget-friendly tip to make your student room more personal is to create a photo wall. Use photos of you and your friends or your family to hang on your wall. Besides just photos, you can also hang cute business cards of your favorite business in Leuven, postcards and drawings on your wall.
Would you like to study in Leuven and are still looking for a student room? Studiôme has a wide range of modern and quality student rooms, located in the center of Leuven. If you’re interested, be sure to take a look at Studiôme‘s website!
