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 for your toiletries! (£9)
2) A mug from a local retailer
Keep your tea/coffee/hot chocolate warm with an from local retailer Born and Bred! (£9.90) And why not pair it with a ? (£3.50)
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3) Harland & Wolff crane decoration
Add a little Belfast sparkle to your desk or window sill with these of the iconic Samson and Goliath yellow cranes. (From £12)
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4) Traditional Belfast coffee
Stock up your coffee jar with a bag of , locally roasted and Irish Whiskey-infused. (From £9.95)
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5) The Little Book of Belfast Sayings
If you are new to Belfast and Northern Ireland, 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 for your desk. (£5.50)
7) Everlasting plants that you never have to water
These will be a colourful addition to your desk (and very low maintenance!) (£6)
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8) Fragrance sachet
Freshen up your wardrobe and drawers with these from Avoca! (£5.41)
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9) Photo memories for your pinboard
Add some photos from home to your pinboard from , 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 events and produce some original artwork for your room? (Membership is only £5 for the year!)
Art by Medicine student Radhika
11) 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)
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12) Worry bear
Keep this little in your pocket or on your desk to reach for during stressful times. (£5.50)
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13) Cosy hot water bottle
Snuggle up during the colder evenings with this super cute Reggie the from Dunelm. (£7)
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14) Quirky vases
A for your desk, because why not?? (£5)
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15) Luscious shower gel
Relax and unwind after a long day at uni with Lush’s lavender and oat milk . (from £6.50)
*Prices correct at time of writing
Find out more
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