Whether you live in a student house, bachelor’s pad, or residence room, here are some ways to make the space your own.
Sleeper Couch
Make the most of your limited space with the sleeper couch from Leroy Merlin. Not only is it a stylish couch, it offers enough room to sleep comfortably once converted, and no one will even know. Get yours for R4 999.
Abstract Rug
Just because you’re a student, it doesn’t mean you can’t have style. Decorate your space with this abstract rug from Decofurn, and show your housemates there’s more to life than boring flooring. Make it yours for R1 799.
TV Stand
This minimalist TV stand doubles as a miniature book storage space, which, if you’re studying, you’ll need a lot of. Get yours at Mr Price Home for R2 700, and make sure to get the matching coffee table.
Coffee Table
Whether you use it as a space to work at, eat at, or just need it to tie the room together, this coffee table from Mr Price Home will serve a purpose. Match it to your TV stand for R1 400.
Standing Lamp
Many late nights of studying await you as a student. This lamp will serve you well at crunch time, while also looking good wherever you need it. Get yours at Takealot for R2 399.
Clock
You’ll never miss a class, test, or appointment when you have a clock worth looking at often. Ensure you remain punctual, while showing off your style with this modern clock from Takealot. Make it yours for R1 399.
Desk
When you need to get work done, you’ll need the right place to do it. This desk from Cielo offers more than enough room to work, as well as store your stationery in its two drawers. Make it yours for R2 999.
Desk Chair
If you’ve got a desk, you need a chair. Why not get one that matches your room’s aesthetic? This desk chair from Coricraft is exactly that. Get yours for R2 999.
Pouffe
Your friends will need seating when they come over, you might as well make sure they’re comfortable. Get this grey beanbag pouffe from Vetsak for R4 990.
Statues
Add something to those bare countertops, TV cabinet, or bookshelf. These three figurines could be a single feature or be spread across the room for maximum use. Get them from Amazon at R422.
Compiled by Warren Hawkins
