How to decorate a student studio apartment ?
Many college students prefer the college apartment to live in the dorm room , and it all depends on your budget. The college apartment is more spacious and you can enjoy your favorite activities and choose the right furniture to decorate the apartment, I present an exclusive guide on how to decorate the college apartment on a small budget and in a stylish way.
We had featured articles about how to decorate college dorm rooms as well as the most important essentials they need, especially the first year.
15+ Cute College Apartment Ideas On A Budget
1-Use a wallpaper
2-Add a modern mirror to maximize space
3-Use floating shelves
4- Utilize a folding desk
5-Storage bench in the entryway
6-Add a modern rug in the living room
7- Buy lightweight curtains
8- Add a round coffee table
9- Baskets are important for storage
10- Use fairy lights
11- Dining Table in the Center
12-DIY wall decor
13 – Stylish kitchen space
14- Use multifunctional furniture
15-Focus on bedroom decor
1-Use a wallpaper
If you have a limited budget, wallpaper is one of the options in which you can add your personal touch, it adds a modern and elegant touch to the room in the college apartment, choose the types that are easy to install and removable, I recommend installing it in the bedroom and small bathrooms.
2-Add a modern mirror to maximize space
To maximize the natural lighting in the apartment, there is a solution that consists of placing a modern mirror for small spaces, as it makes the place look more spacious, the elegant design of the mirror must match the rest of the decor in the apartment, I recommend to place it in the living room.
3-Use floating shelves
Modern wall shelves add a sleek modern touch , Use them for storage and organization especially in the living room, bathroom, and kitchen, put plants, books, toiletries, and daily necessities.
4- Utilize a folding desk
To create your own study space and save space , I advise you to buy a folding desk with a modern and elegant design that matches with your limited space, there are desks made of wood and metal, choose a type that matches the decor of the room.
5-Storage bench in the entryway
To make the entryway of your college apartment look more elegant, we add a storage bench that has a practical and aesthetic role at the same time, it adds a modern and welcoming touch to the hallway decor, and allows for the storage of shoes and bags.
6-Add a modern rug in the living room
The rug is used to define functional spaces in the living room, it allows you to add a contemporary touch and cover the floor easily, I prefer to place it under the coffee table to harmonize the decor, as you can sometimes study in the living room while providing comfort for your feet.
7- Buy lightweight curtains
There are types of curtains that increase privacy, create a warm and comfortable atmosphere for studying, and allow natural light into the rooms, I recommend choosing a type that matches the room’s decor in terms of colors and patterns.
8- Add a round coffee table
Ideal for small spaces, its modern and sleek design fits in with all types of decor and allows you to place your books and computer for study in the living room.
There are many types of round coffee table, choose one that suits your needs and budget.
9- Baskets are important for storage
To organize and store items in the college apartment, baskets are a practical and typical solution to store clothes, accessories, there are many types and sizes of baskets, you can place them in the hallway, kitchen and living room, under the bed in the bedroom, and in the bathroom.
10- Use fairy lights
To create a cozy apartment , we use string lights, which provide soft lighting perfect for sleeping after a hard school day, and transform the space into a welcoming space where you can invite friends, use them in the bedroom.
11- Dining Table in the Center
For events with friends and daily meals, the dining table is a great option to create a focal point in the apartment, you can decorate it as you like by adding accessories and lighting.
12-DIY wall decor
Put your personal touch in decorating a wall in your bedroom, where we have special memories such as family memories and travel memories, I also advise you to buy accessories and storage baskets to hang on the wall.
13 – Stylish kitchen space
To prepare hot lunches , you need a stylish kitchen space with a modern design, put your personal touch in it in terms of smart storage, distinctive colors that coordinate with the rest of the apartment’s decor.
14- Use multifunctional furniture
to save space , we use multifunctional furniture that has an aesthetic and functional role, such as a convertible sofa, a folding desk, a bed with storage drawers, it will make the apartment look more spacious even though the space is small.
15-Focus on bedroom decor
Many of us spend a lot of time in the bedroom after the end of the school day, to decorate your bedroom in a modern style helps you focus more, while allocating a small corner to put a desk, add smart furniture for storage and focus on decorating the wall with posters or wallpaper, with wall shelves you can store your personal items, and add a natural atmosphere through plants.