Heading to Uni? Interior Ideas to Create the Perfect Home from Home

The beginning of a new term is always an exciting start to university life. Whether you are leaving home for the first time or already know the drill, there’s always ways you can refresh your living space from personal touches to modern furniture. At Laura James we have a wide range of furniture and accessories to help you create your dream living space at uni.    

Hybrid Living 

Your home at university whether it be a shared student house, apartment, or halls of residence it’s important to create an interior space that you love. It can be a challenge to create an area to relax, have storage space and be a productive environment to study in just one room! You’ll need to be able to create a flowing space with different zones, each with a clear purpose. A comfy and cosy bed with fresh new bed linen and a space for a wardrobe for storage are essential in creating your own sanctuary to relax in. Create zones by using a large floor rug like the Atcham under your bed to differentiate the space between living, sleeping and working.

Study Zone 

Create an inspiring study zone with a practical yet stylish desk and comfortable chair. A simple and minimal small desk like the Jay is ideal if you are short on space and want to create a study nook. Consider the option of a corner desk with built in storage and optimal space. Alternatively, the traditional style Bampton desk with drawers allows you to keep everything organised and free of clutter. 

To complete your desk, opt for a stylish yet practical swivel chair for ease of movement. The Parker in boucle has a soft textured finish or the Archer swivel chair in soft beige is perfect for a neutral look.

Storage Space  

Before committing to buying any furniture or large accessories, consider the space you have and what essential items you need. Think about storage for clothing, bedding, towels, toiletries as well as space for kitchen essentials and books. Our bedroom furniture sets include wardrobes, drawers as well as bedside tables to help keep clothes and accessories organised. A white bookcase like our cube storage designs are available in different sizes and features space for storage boxes or baskets to help keep your student space free of clutter. The Ines taupe bookcase features a slim design with stylish gold hardware. The drawers keep things like chargers and tech hidden so you can display books, plants and decorative pieces on the shelves adding personality.

Lighting & Accessories  

Create the right ambience in your student room with warm and soft lighting, think fairy lights or a glass table lamp like our Edworth for a modern and stylish look. Using layers of lighting helps create a calm and inviting atmosphere. Remember to use a brighter desk lamp for visibility whilst working at your desk.  

Add your own personal touch with a few accessories including plants, favourite photos, ornaments and wall art. Cushions and throws will add colour, texture and cosiness to your bed and a stylish wall mirror like the Ingham will help reflect light making your room appear more spacious. 

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