If your child is heading to university this autumn, it can be quite a daunting prospect for you and your child.
So, whether they’re moving into halls, private accommodation or with another family member, it’s important the space feels personalised so they can settle into student life relatively quickly.
Brewers Decorator Centres has some top tips for key colours and ways you can use paint to get started. And, if you want to make some savings, get a Brewers DIY or Pro Trade Card here.
Unleashing creativity:
Those going to Uni to study something creative, will feel inspired by the place they live in, and this is a great way to be more productive.
For those with live-in accommodation that allows you to paint the walls, why not design a mural?
If you can’t paint the walls, why not recreate the same effect and grab the biggest canvas you can find…you can attach this to the wall with damage free hanging strips and you will have exactly the same effect.
Personalising with paint:
For those who love colour, introduce this in other ways in the room without needing to paint the walls.
Think about painting décor such as pin boards, pen pots or drawers to add a personalised touch to those everyday objects.
This, for many, is the first time to be fully independent so why not express that through colour!
You don’t have to worry about buying huge amounts of paint either as sample pots are the perfect way to buy small quantities of colour.
Brewers also stock a wide range of craftier paints such as magnetic paint, chalkboard paint, neon paint and even glitter paint, which can all add interest to a space.
Personalising with wallpaper:
If pattern is more your thing, there is literally thousands of designs to choose from.
Wallpaper is perfect for covering books, folders and notepads which will easily brighten up those notes. Free samples of wallpaper could also be a way of adding interest to the walls.
Top tips for personalising a student space:
- Introduce greenery through plants
- Lamps and fairy lights can soften the space
- Blankets will help the space feel cosier
- Introduce photos and prints
How to get 10 per cent off with Brewers
We’ve teamed up with Brewers, the UK’s largest independent decorators’ merchant, to help you save money on your next home and garden renovation project. Get a Brewer’s DIY card and you can save 10 per cent on your first and second purchases.
You’ll also receive…
- Exclusive offers/money off vouchers/competitions direct to your inbox
- Free next day delivery
- Invitations to local events
- Access previous orders including paint colour names
Home to the largest range of high-quality paint, wallpaper, and woodcare supplies, Brewers has been the destination for decorators for more than 100 years. Open to all, from the avid DIYer to the most experienced decorators and contractors, they stock the highest quality decorating brands to suit every kind of project. With more than 200 stores and brewers.co.uk, they have the best decorating knowledge from their experienced colleagues who are ready to serve all your decorating needs.
Click here to find out more and get a Brewers DIY or Pro Trade Card
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New account holders only. Vouchers cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer/discount, see brewers.co.uk/about/promoterms for full terms and conditions including products excluded from this offer which may vary from time to time.
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