5 simple ways to turn your student room into a calm space

Communications Lead Gayatri Gundu, shares their best tips for how you can cosy up your space. After all, winter at UAL halls is the perfect time to turn your space into a warm, welcoming haven and you can do that without spending a fortune. ❄️✨

1. Bundle Up Your Bed

Create a cosy corner by borrowing a blanket from home or repurpose a thick scarf or shawl as a bed or chair cover. Layering makes everything look and feel warmer! 🔥✨

2. Celebrate Diversity in Your Decor 

Incorporate artwork, postcards, or prints from disabled and trans artists to add a personal and inclusive touch to your room. You can often find free or affordable pieces online or at student-led events. 🏳️‍⚧️🖌️

3. Fairy Lights on a Dime

Soft lighting makes all the difference! Check local shops or reuse fairy lights from festive events. They’re inexpensive and add a magical glow to your room.

4. Homemade Scents 

Skip expensive diffusers by simmering orange peels, cinnamon sticks, or cloves in a pot of water. It’ll fill your space with comforting winter aromas for free! 

5. Layer Up with Love 

Put on your cosiest sweater, wrap yourself in your favorite blanket, and invite friends over for a chat and a cup of hot chocolate.