Make Your University Space Feel Like Home

Decorating your university accommodation room can be an exciting and creative project, as it gives you the opportunity to personalise your space and make it feel like home. Here are some ideas and tips to help you design a cosy, functional, and stylish room. Middlesex University Dubai offers affordable, luxurious, student accommodation in The Myriad or KSK Homes student complexes.

First, choose your colour scheme: a neutral base (like white, beige, or grey) is good for your bedding, furniture, and walls to keep your space feeling clean, and then add pops of color with accessories like throw pillows, rugs, and artwork. Invest in cosy and comfortable bedding that reflects your personality, and add layers with decorative throw pillows and blankets.

While staying in student accommodation, you can’t usually paint the walls! And you have to be careful that you leave the room in good condition, or you could face a fine. Consider posters, tapestries, or canvas prints that you can hang without damaging the paint or plaster underneath. You can even create a gallery wall with personal photos, motivational quotes, or vintage posters. Soft lighting can make your university room feel more inviting. Opt for a sleek desk lamp with adjustable lighting. You can find models with built-in USB chargers to reduce cable clutter.

The Middlesex University Dubai partner accommodation is fully furnished, however if you need to buy any, choose furniture that is both functional and stylish. Look for storage ottomans, foldable desks to create more space. Add individual touches such as displaying your favorite family photos, holiday souvenirs, or mementos from home to make the room feel more personal. You could even create DIY projects like mason jar organisers, hand-painted signs, or photo collages to add your own flair.

If you have the space, add warmth and comfort to your room with a stylish area rug. Choose one that's soft to walk on and covers the key floor spaces in front of your bed or seating area. Use shelves or wall-mounted hooks to store books, bags, or other items. A tall, slim bookshelf or a hanging storage unit can save space while still offering storage. Keep your desk clean and organised with desk organisers, pencil holders, and trays for supplies. To help you keep track of important dates, tasks, or reminders, add a small whiteboard or corkboard mounted on the wall above your desk.

Adding plants is an easy way to breathe life into a room. Consider low-maintenance plants like succulents, or snake plants, that don’t require much attention but bring in a fresh, green touch. You can use a diffuser or a battery-operated LED candle to create a relaxing atmosphere and keep the room smelling fresh.

In Dubai there are so many places to buy items for your accommodation; we have stores such as Dragon Mart for every item you could need, and all at great prices! Many items can be bought online and there are a number of malls withing close distance from Middlesex University Dubai and Dubai International Academic City to help get your space kitted out to perfection! Also bear in mind that a number of stores in Dubai will offer discounts and promotions to students