15 things under £15 that will make your uni room feel like home
Looking to spruce up your accommodation but concerned about the current cost of living? Check out our suggestions for personalising your space that won’t break the bank.
1) Practical storage
Queen’s Accommodation organises shopping trips to IKEA, so make the most of your day and purchase some practical storage for your toiletries! (£9)
2) A mug from a local retailer
Keep your tea/coffee/hot chocolate warm with an enamel mug from local retailer Born and Bred! (£9.90) And why not pair it with a coaster? (£3.50)
Image credit: Born and Bred
3) Harland & Wolff crane decoration
Add a little Belfast sparkle to your desk or window sill with these models of the iconic Samson and Goliath yellow cranes. (From £12)
Image credit: We Have it Wrapped UP
4) Traditional Belfast coffee
Stock up your coffee jar with a bag of The Belfast Coffee Co., locally roasted and Irish Whiskey-infused. (From £9.95)
Image credit: The Belfast Coffee Company
5) The Little Book of Belfast Sayings
If you are new to Belfast and Northern Ireland, this guide will help you to navigate our wee figures of speech and slang words. (£5.99)
6) Campus mouse mat
Bring a piece of the Queen’s campus to your accommodation with a picturesque mouse mat for your desk. (£5.50)
7) Everlasting plants that you never have to water
These cute, crocheted cacti will be a colourful addition to your desk (and very low maintenance!) (£6)
Image credit: CosyCrochetbyNiki on Etsy
8) Fragrance sachet
Freshen up your wardrobe and drawers with these aromatic sachets from Avoca! (£5.41)
Image credit: Avoca
9) Photo memories for your pinboard
Add some photos from home to your pinboard from Freeprints, which gives you 45 6x4 photo prints for free each month! (Postage fees up to £3.99)
Blog: How to Personalise Your Accommodation!
10) Original art
Speaking of getting creative, why not attend one of the Queen’s Art Society’s events and produce some original artwork for your room? (Membership is only £5 for the year!)
Art by Medicine student Radhika
11) Fairy lights
Fairy lights aren’t just for Christmas time – sparkle up your room and wrap these around your bed or curtain pole. (Note: only battery-operated lights are allowed in Queen’s Accommodation) (£3.99)
Image credit: Amazon
12) Worry bear
Keep this little resin bear in your pocket or on your desk to reach for during stressful times. (£5.50)
Image credit: FurrowandTide on Etsy
13) Cosy hot water bottle
Snuggle up during the colder evenings with this super cute Reggie the Cockapoo Hot Water Bottle from Dunelm. (£7)
Image credit: Dunelm
14) Quirky vases
A tomato shaped vase for your desk, because why not?? (£5)
Image credit: Primark
15) Luscious shower gel
Relax and unwind after a long day at uni with Lush’s lavender and oat milk Sleepy shower gel. (from £6.50)
*Prices correct at time of writing
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