Here's How You Can Decorate Your Room In $150
Moving out? Don’t worry you can make your aesthetic come to life n a budget!
If you’re moving into one of your uni’s colleges, student accommodation or a new share house at the start of your semester here are some tips and tricks that can help you make your room more YOU but without breaking the bank!
1. Pick a statement decor piece
Get one piece of decor that really draws your eye like a tapestry and create a sort of accent wall, it’s literally the easiest way of personalising your room. Not only is it a budget-friendly option, but it is also rental-friendly since you don’t need to drill any holes to zhush up your room!
2. Use prints and patterns in unexpected places
Grab some washi tapes, cheap wallpapers as well as some old gift wrapping paper and re-purpose to line your drawers, doors or even to make faux frames for your pictures. This will add some colour and pop into your room. It’s a cheap yet charming way to make your room more tasteful and more YOU.
Estimated cost - $5 - $10
3. Have lighting that makes a statement
Whether it’s LED lights, a galaxy projector, or our personal favourite - sunset lamp! It’s true that lighting can instantly transform a room! Good lighting can your room look classy, it gives your room more dimension. It’s one of the first things you should invest in.
4. Your bedding can change the entire aesthetic of your room
If you’re not keen on picking lots of decor for your room, after lighting I recommend you focus on your bedding and duvet sets. If you’re going for more bare walls look then you should pick a more eye-catching print, pattern or texture for your duvet set or if you;re going decor heavy then pick a plain set with a colour that matches your room’s aesthetic.
5. Plants, plants, plants
They’re sustainable, good for you and make a smashing addition to your room decor. It feels scary getting your first plant, but from my experience, they are easier to care for than I thought (you just have to pick the right ones). Also, you can throw some fake plants into the mix if you’re nervous about taking on too much responsibility! If you need some inspiration I absolutely love all the ideas in this Tik-Tok
You don’t have to pick everything, sometimes just picking 2 things and getting creative with it would also do the trick! However, whatever you choose to buy, use your student discounts! There are 100+ student discounts that you can access for FREE. They’ll help you with things you need to buy through the semester and feed your retail therapy when lives are too stressful. No student should ever pay full price and we’re here to make sure it stays that way!
HOT TIP: Like me, If you’re obsessed with everything at Kmart you can even use this student discount to shave some dollars off your Kmart spend!