Student Housing Decoration Tips
Heading off to college is an exciting period. It is a time for new experiences, spreading your wings and becoming your own person. It is also a time to express your tastes and personality. One of the ways you can do that is through decorating college apartments.
Tips for Decorating College Apartments
One of the easiest steps to take is to select where you will live as soon as possible. This will give you a good idea to how much space you will personally have to decorate, and how much “common” space you will have to share with roommates.
When decorating college apartments, it is helpful to make a list of the furnishings you will need. One of the underlying aspects of college living is always making the most of available space. This includes your choice of furnishings. Beds that have storage underneath are helpful as are desks that have a bookcase.
It can be helpful to create a “theme” for your décor when decorating college apartments. That theme can be based around a hobby, favorite sports team, favorite artist, book, movie or even a fun theme like a Caribbean island theme. This theme should be a part of your natural personality and can serve to break the ice as you meet new people.
If you don’t currently have appropriate college furnishings, garage and yards sales can be good places to find affordable items for decorating college apartments. Don’t forget to look for art for the walls. Posters are an economical way to personalize space. Make sure your list includes items like bedding, towels and items to accent your bathroom. All of these contribute to your apartment’s décor.
Keep in mind you will be spending a lot of your free time at your apartment. You want to make sure it is comfortable and practical. The selection of where you live is one of the most critical decisions you will make in how you go about decorating college apartments.
The Retreat at Gainesville
For students who will be attending the University of Florida in the fall of 2016, The Retreat at Gainesville offers exceptional living space. This community was designed with college students in mind. Kitchens feature stainless steel appliances and premium granite countertops. Each bedroom has its own private bath and apartments feature walk-in closets. Each cottage style apartment comes with a full-size washer and dryer. There is also community-wide, high-speed Wi-Fi.
Since so much of a college student’s time is spent at their apartments, The Retreat at Gainesville was built to help them make the most of it. Community amenities include a resort-style pool, plenty of green space, and an outdoor pavilion and volleyball court. The Clubhouse at The Retreat includes a coffee shop, group study area, gaming tables, wide screen TVs and a state of the art fitness center.
Decorating your college apartment is easier at The Retreat at Gainesville. Ask about our furnished apartment options, but don’t wait. Contact The Retreat at Gainesville and learn more today.