For many students, moving into their first living space away from home can be daunting, especially if they’re miles away from their hometown.

But, did you know that making your new accommodation feel more like a home can make the settling-in process much easier? Plus, it means you can enjoy the thrills of uni life without feeling uncomfortable.

So, how can you transform a blank canvas into a space that’s truly your own? By following our guide, you should be able to do this with ease!

Making your student house in Liverpool a home

Eager to transform your new digs into a pad to be proud of? Try these super-easy steps:

Spruce up your room with decor that you love

You can make your student house in Liverpool exceptionally homely by decorating. Now, we don’t mean a full paint job and furniture refresh – our student homes are already super stylish and recently decorated, perfect for chic students.

Instead, add some decorations to your room and living spaces to make your house feel extra homely! You can do this by adding a trendy duvet cover and throw to your bed and jazzy pillows to your couch. Other great ideas include:

Introducing colourful or warm white fairy lights to create some ambience.
Adding ornaments, clocks, and house plants that you simply adore to your space – mini cactuses are a firm favourite and don’t require too much maintenance!
Unpacking your collection of your cherished books and cute bookends to give your room even more character.

Everyone has their own idea of home, so let your inner interior decorator take over and furnish it to your tastes.

However, we don’t advise fixing frames or posters to your wall as it may damage the surface and lead to added costs at the end of your stay.

Bring plenty of photos

Nothing makes a space truly your own like a collection of photographs can. Develop digital prints of your favourite memories and frame them in decorative frames that suit your desired aesthetic.

Or, for an even boujier display, a selection of polaroids strung across a string line on pinboards offers a timeless look.

Whichever you choose it’s sure to spruce up your space.

Build closer bonds with your housemates

For your student digs to feel like a home, you need to feel completely safe and comfortable in your surroundings. A fantastic way to do this is by building tighter friendships with the people you live with – trust us, it will help you feel much more settled.

As a group, you could dine out (with your student discount, this shouldn’t cost you a fortune), go to the cinema, join sports teams together, and go on socials. Or keep it simple with a takeaway and movie night at home – whatever works best for everyone!

You and your friends can even pool together to furnish your shared communal spaces, ensuring everyone’s style preferences are met as best as possible.

Decorate the garden

A cute garden escape will help to make your home the ultimate hideaway. Add quirky ornaments, removable outdoor lighting, and even an adorable birdhouse if you like – remembering to double-check with your landlord or student accommodation company beforehand.

Potted plants, like strawberries or tomatoes or some bright lavender or peonies, will also help to brighten the area and caring for them can even make for an interesting and therapeutic hobby.

Adjust furniture layouts to your liking

Sometimes, someone else’s idea of a good lounge area layout just doesn’t float your boat.

Maybe the seating area feels too cramped or the coffee table isn’t symmetrical with the rest of the furniture – how can anyone settle down in an unsymmetrical living room!?

If this is the case, you and your housemates can do some simple rearranging, as long as everyone approves and you don’t damage any furniture.

Add some final homey touches

Our final piece of advice would be to finish your move-in with some unbeatable homely items to make your uni house a comfortable living space.

You could add a favourite teddy from back home (come on, we all have one!) to your bed and keep a vase full of fresh flowers to inject freshness and colour – but it’s entirely up to you!

Book today for modern student homes in Liverpool

Searching for modern and convenient student houses in Liverpool? Choose CARO Lettings, expert providers of student homes, Liverpool.

Our portfolio includes several student properties, including a selection of 4, 5, and 6-bedroom houses in the popular and vibrant Kensington student area.

To book a viewing, or to ask any questions you may have, why not give us a call today on 0151 318 4743 or message us instead. Our helpful team will be in touch ASAP to help you in any way they can!

We look forward to hearing from you.