Uni Room Decor Inspo and Discounts

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This post is part of our "Next Stop: Uni" series which guides you through each week of the summer between finishing school and Freshers so you can start uni prepared and excited.

Next Stop: Uni by UniHomes

Decorating your uni room is definitely an underrated part of Freshers’ Week. From giving you an opportunity to chill out in between all of those late nights out, to helping make your new space feel a bit more like you, decorating is a fun rite of passage for students all over the country. But it can be hard to know where to get started, which is why we’ve put together this guide on the best tips, inspo, and student discounts for room decor out there.

Reuse and recycle 🏠

The ultimate cheap hack: using what you’ve got at home. If there’s a lamp, poster, or cute bedding set already laying around in your bedroom at home, why not bring it along to uni? You’ll save money and get an aesthetic vibe going in your student halls all at the same time.

Go second-hand 🛍️

If you’re lucky enough to be in a uni city with a thriving thrifting scene (hello York, Norwich, and Manchester), go explore your local charity shops and see what trinkets and treasures you can find to decorate your room. Not only does this prevent items from going to landfill, it’s also a great way to decorate your bedroom with unique bits and pieces that nobody else owns.

Do it yourself 🔨

Seen some cute room decor on TikTok or Pinterest that you wish you could steal for your own bedroom? Give it a go instead! There are so many ways to get creative when it comes to room decor – from garland making to creating a cute room sign – and they’re all great bonding activities that you can do with your new housemates, too.

Embrace your green thumb 🪴

Plants are an easy way to introduce some life into your uni room, with some houseplants being easier for students to look after than others. If you fancy yourself as someone with a green thumb, pick up a nice plant pot (or several) and get to grips with bringing a bit of nature into your halls.

Houseplants are even better when they're free – look out for the UniHomes team and our houseplant prize draws at a Freshers' Fair near you.

Scope out the student fairs 🌟

Whether you’re after some cool new posters or a houseplant or two for your student accommodation, you’ll probably be able to find something on campus. Freshers’ Fairs often involve things like poster sales, so it’s definitely worth heading out and having a look.

Save with student room decor discounts 💸

That first student loan instalment may have just dropped, but there’s no harm in still trying to score a good deal. Check out these top student discounts for all things room decor:

10% off Urban Outfitters

For the ultimate Pinterest-worthy room, head on over to Urban Outfitters – UO has teamed up with Unidays to offer 10% off everything in-store and online for students, including their homeware range.

Read their T&Cs here for more details.

Money off your shop at Ikea

Ikea is a holy grail for students moving to uni everywhere, but did you know that when you sign up for an Ikea Family account and verify that you’re a student you can get £10 off when you spend £75 or £20 off when you spend £150?

Read their T&Cs here for more details.

10% off at Dunelm

Spend over £40 online at Dunelm and get 10% as a student. What’s not to love?

Read their T&Cs here for more details.

50% off Photobox

Unidays is currently offering 50% off Photobox orders for students, so make sure you bring enough pins to put up your photos on your pinboard.

Read their T&Cs here for more details.

10% off Anthropologie

For student room decor that’s a bit more elevated and grown-up feeling, use Unidays’ Anthropologie discount for 10% off everything in-store and online.

Read their T&Cs here for more details.

10% off Oliver Bonas

If you're after room decor that’s the very definition of bright and playful, Oliver Bonas has you covered with their 10% Student Beans student discount.

Read their T&Cs here for more details.

Offers and discounts mentioned are valid as at the time of publication. Availability, terms, and conditions may vary and are subject to change without notice. Please check the individual retailer or provider’s website for the most up-to-date information.