Heading Off To Uni? Add These Cheap Homeware Pieces To The Checklist
The new university year is about to begin, and whether your baby is finally flying the nest or you’re about to embark on your first journey away from home yourself, we’ve got you covered in the homeware department. From the essentials like bedding and pots and pans, to the cool and cosy stuff – think fairy lights and fluffy cushions – scroll to shop our edit of budget-friendly homewares that will help make this new space your own.
Leaving home for the first time can be the most exciting, but equally daunting thing young adults have ever embarked on. If your family is experiencing this this autumn, we’ve got you covered with all the essentials (and some fun bits) that will hopefully ease the transition.
First up, you’ve got to make things cosy. A safe haven is the best remedy for warding off the homesickness blues. Think fairy lights, fluffy cushions, and warm blankets to recover under after Freshers’ Week. Go the extra mile and add a small rug – the high street has so many brilliant, affordable options – that will make even the most basic of student digs feel a bit more grown up.
Think fairy lights, fluffy cushions, and warm blankets to recover under after Freshers’ Week.
Practicality is also key, so make sure they have a good lamp to study with – we love John Lewis’ ANYDAY range for affordable but design-led classics. And for bedding, H&M do some of the best cheap linen around that washes really well and looks high-quality. While Night Lark is the brand to go to if your offspring wants one of those viral coverless duvets, perfect for throwing in the wash if they’re still a bit of a laundry novice.
For the kitchen, it’s worth checking out Amazon for deals on pots and pans sets; they currently have a great offer on a 7-piece cool blue collection. As for crockery, made.com is where it’s at for affordable but chic options. Their baby blue bowl sets will come in handy for a diet of cereal and late-night pasta.
Finally, don’t forget the fun bits, the pieces that will make their space feel like their own. Everything from affordable art prints to cute smiley-face lamps, plants they can attempt to keep alive, and picture frames to capture all their special memories.
Student halls are notoriously lacking in the storage department. Next’s cute scalloped-edge baskets will help keep stationery, skincare, and more organised, even if they’re on show.
Artwork doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Head to Etsy, Desenio, and Glassette for stylish, affordable options. Can’t hang things on the wall? A framed print looks just as cool leaned against a wall or on a shelf.
The proverbial pre-uni trip to IKEA is a must for all flying the nest.
Zara’s vintage-look chair is an investment for their university journey and beyond. Meanwhile, Good Tuesday’s cute wall planners should help to keep their studying in check.
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