5 ways to save space in your uni halls
It might be tempting to take everything you consider to be a home comfort with you to university (and perhaps try to sneak the family dog in with you), but you’re going to fill a small space very quickly. With that in mind, here are five ways to save space in your uni halls.
- Keep the bulky stuff in storage
While your computer chair might be comfy, most student accommodation provides furniture such as chairs, beds and wardrobes so if your Mum and Dad want your room because they plan to tile it out and make it an en-suite with a huge whirlpool bath, you probably won’t need to take all these items with you. If you’re in a university or college based in London look into self storage Heathrow, which should be easy to access via tube throughout your time there if you do need anything.
- Believe in the power of the vacuum storage bag
These things are a miracle, bestowed upon us by the Gods above and allow us to cram much more in our rooms than we thought possible. Yes, you can take every outfit you’ve ever owned, all of those spare ‘just in case’ items of clothing and even tonnes of extra bedding and towels – if you’re a student who actually cleans. Vacuum storage bags can be re-opened and shrunk back down when needed, so you don’t even have to worry about not being able to access your stuff.
- Shove it under the bed
No we don’t mean kicking your dirty underwear under there (please don’t do that), but pick up some under bed storage boxes and you can keep lots of things safe and tucked away to pull out for later. Of course, if your bed doesn’t provide space for boxes pick some smaller ones up to pop in the bottom of the wardrobe. You can use these for things such as underwear or even craft supplies if you’re doing art or toiletries if you like your lotions and potions.
- Get to Ikea
Ikea is the place to go when you’re looking for an extra shelving unit or some drawers to squeeze into your new space but they can help when it comes to clearing your desk or creating more room in your half sized wardrobe. Ikea’s rolling trolleys and worktops are great if you need to be mobile while working on a project, or just fancy having something that can be used as storage and a bed side table.
- Don’t be selfish
You might have a brand new toastie maker or a mixer that you want to keep in your room and use just for yourself but these things can take up valuable space and really should be kept in the kitchen. Don’t be that person in your new accommodation who doesn’t share; put the kettle in the kitchen and let people know they’re free to use the toastie maker – provided they clean it properly afterwards.
When it comes to creating space in your uni halls, it’s all about being savvy. Think smart about what you want to fit into your space and make the most of your living area.
Category: College and Careers
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