Sometimes the living area can feel a bit bare and cold within student accommodation. A good and reasonably priced way to combat this, is to get a throw or two for whatever seating is provided, whether that be settees or chairs.
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They can add a touch of colour to the room depending on which design you choose and can also make movie nights that little bit more cosy and warm.
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IKEA sell some great value throws with cool designs, made of really nice materials. Click Throws at the top to have a look.
It may seem a simple idea, but a nice way to bring a touch of home to your accommodation is to frame some family photos and put them around your room.
This will not only mean that you can feel closer to your family while your away, but also can fill some empty spaces around your room and depending on the frames you choose can add some real character to your second home.
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If you need a bit of frame inspo, click Family Photographs to see what Amazon have to offer.
So, although candles may not be a possibility for those who are in student accommodation rather than a shared student house or apartment, bringing a familiar scent into your student accommodation can make all the difference and if you can’t use candles, incense is a fantastic alternative.
Find out which scents your family home use and bring them into your university accommodation. The sense of smell is a powerful one and a familiar aroma can surprisingly do a lot more for your mood than you’d expect.
It also means your university home will smell good and if you are allowed candles, the lighting and warmth can make a room snuggly and comfortable within seconds.
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Click the link above to see Card Factory's range.
Although you may be wondering how this will make your accommodation feel more like home, there is a valid explanation.
Cool personalised placemats have two functions. Firstly, they will make the kitchen feel a little less like a canteen and more like a relaxed place to eat.
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Secondly, it will bring you and your flat/house mates together. Eating together can really pull people closer and will get each of you out of your rooms. It’ll give you a chance to talk and when you’re closer to the people you live with, you’ll feel as if your accommodation is closer to a home.
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Take a look at Tesco's personalised range. Just click Placemats.
Four ways to transform a student house into a student home
As students, it can sometimes be hard to find the extra cash to put into decorating your student accommodation, but adding those extra touches can really make your university accommodation feel more like home. It may not seem important at first but adding a few cute touches to your new humble abode can be very comforting and can keep you from feeling home sick.
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Here’s a few cheap ideas of how you can add a homey touch to your accommodation.
There’s a few ideas that shouldn’t break the bank and there’s loads more you can do to make living at university an enjoyable experience. Most of us feel home sick at one point or another, but hopefully these ideas might make those occasions a little less regular.
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Written by Heather
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