After much research, you've finally found the student apartment you've been looking for. Before you can dedicate yourself to your studies and favorite activities, all that's left is to furnish it so that life there is pleasant and the space reflects your personality. Most of the time, especially in big cities, you have to make do with small spaces. It takes a lot of practicality and imagination to properly furnish your apartment. Here are some tips for furnishing a student apartment.
Clearly demarcate the different areas
Before setting up and organizing the furniture and decorations, you need to consider what lifestyle you'll adopt during this school year. You need to identify the areas where different activities will take place. In addition to spaces for eating and sleeping, it's important to know in advance where you'll sit to study or listen to music. It's also when you're setting up that you decide on a space where you can entertain friends.
A good way to make life enjoyable is to create different atmospheres for each area of the apartment. A space for relaxation is always beneficial and allows you to unwind while giving free rein to your imagination. Similarly, the office space should remain clean and uncluttered so that it's easy and tempting to get to work. It's obviously difficult to keep an office tidy. A desk that's too cluttered makes it look like you haven't done much work there!
Use storage spaces wisely
Since apartments are often small, it's important to make the most of every bit of available space. Consider how much space you have available before purchasing a piece of furniture or receiving an old sofa from a relative who no longer uses it. It may take up too much space and deprive you of storage options. Small, modular furniture remains the ideal choice for a student apartment.
A good way to optimize storage is to store as much as possible high up, which leaves much more floor space and gives you more flexibility in your layout. Sliding door closets are, of course, preferable since they won't hinder your space layout.
Decorating an apartment
It may seem like a small detail, but the colors you choose to repaint the walls of your student apartment will have a significant impact on your well-being. The best effect can be achieved by using light tones, which will create a pleasant atmosphere and a feeling of greater space. The same principle applies to the ceiling: white paint will make the room appear taller. For the back wall of a narrow room, it's best to paint it in a bold color.
All these efforts will be wasted if you don't have good light sources. Don't hesitate to use lamps to highlight each room. Indirect lighting always works best. If the room is narrow and low, direct the light upwards. In a long room, light sources installed on the floor will make the space appear longer.
