DIY: 5 ways to make your uni bedroom your own

My bedroom is one of the most relaxing places for me to spend my time especially when I am away at school. Just because your living away from home during your university study terms doesn’t mean that you have to have a basic room. As students, we are on a budget but that doesn’t mean you can’t customize your bedroom to feel like your own. Get ready and read my 5 simple tips to decorating any student rental bedroom/dorm room to feel like your own!

1. Decide on a color scheme

When it comes to decorating any space it’s important to have some sort of aesthetic. There are 2 parts to deciding on a color scheme. First, pick a tone. What appeals to you warm or cool tones? or do you prefer a mixture of both? Then pick any main color and use that color to complement your chosen tone.

2. Create your own Wall Art

This is definitely my favorite part of decorating any space. Wall art makes it so easy to make a blank wall look beautiful. This is such a simple DIY that anyone can tackle. Buy a cheap canvas and some paint from a dollar store/ local craft store and begin painting your one of a kind artwork. Some ideas include painting your favorite quotes/images or creating a collage of your most memorable photos.

If you’re not feeling like “creating” wall art from scratch then you can also throw up a tapestry! Tapestries are both a beautiful way to fill a wall and inexpensive!

If you are looking for some more ideas of simple wall art ideas, check out Pinterest! It is full of many fun and affordable ideas.

3. Get a rug!

As a student living in a student rental apartment or housing the quality of flooring may not be up to par. The easiest way to cover up any marks is to throw down a rug! Throw rugs or area rugs can be very affordable. They come in all designs shapes, and sizes. Just simply having a rug on the side of your bed brings the whole room together.

4. Put up a mirror

Student apartment bedrooms/ dorm rooms are not very spacious, but putting up a mirror can immediately open up the place. It also gives you another piece of furniture to decorate! You can decorate your mirror with lights, photos, or any type of hanging accessories.

5. Multipurpose furniture & room accessories are key

Multipurpose furniture or room accessories are the way to go! It gives you furniture with a purpose that saves space but also makes your room look super cute.

Some helpful pieces that I think are great include,

• Utility carts – these are inexpensive and easy to put together. They create great storage space plus give your room a very organized look.
• 2 in one laundry basket – it’s a laundry basket that also converts into a laundry bag so it’s easy to carry laundry to get it done.
• Storage baskets/hanging closet organizers – create lots of storage space for the closet and they are a great decorative piece

Always remember to check Ikea when looking for multipurpose pieces. Ikea carries inexpensive but nice items that can help you decorate on a budget.

Extra Tips

Now that the main part of decorating/ DIYing your bedroom is complete these few little items below can add the finishing touches to make your space feel complete.

• Throw pillows/blankets – make the room feel homey and cozy
• Lighting (candles, lamp, etc.) – set the mood of the room after coming back from a long day
• Plants – bringing in some nature can help bring so much color and light into the room

In all, these are my main 5 tips for decorating your school bedroom. Always remember that with a little DIY, creativity, and budgeting you can make any space your own!