For many students, education comes first and perhaps even life away from home. Money is in short supply, so facilities for students must not only be practical, but also affordable. With some tips it is possible to save on the budget and the apartment still offers everything students need.
Use existing furniture
Before moving into a shared room, it’s worth taking a critical inventory. What furniture is already present and fits the room? Does grandma’s antique wardrobe really have a place here or should there be an alternative? The shelves or dressers in your parents’ house can definitely be brought into the little kingdom and renovated with a fresh coat of paint.
Furniture from family or friends
Family and friends often find old furniture abandoned in the basement waiting to be reused. In most cases the owners are even happy to get rid of the old things. At local flea markets you can find even the cheapest jewelry shortly before the end of the day – after all, dealers no longer have to transport it back. Online ads or Flea market app they are another source of cheap furniture.
Additionally, some moving companies offer used furniture that they sell at their own furniture shows. If the furniture you put together seems too disorganized, you can paint it uniformly or add matching dresser knobs. The right mix gives character to the room and individual new pieces of furniture create a fantastic mix of styles with old wardrobes or shelves.
What do you need for your room?
As soon as the rental contract is signed, you will be able to move into the student accommodation. But which furniture definitely belongs in the apartment and what can you do without? The most important furniture for the student dormitory is a bed, a desk and a wardrobe. But this is only what is absolutely necessary. You need something more to live comfortably.
In any case, it is advisable to provide a work area where it is possible to study undisturbed. This can be, for example, in your room or possibly in the living room. In addition to a desk and a comfortable desk chair, a large bookcase should be provided for specialist literature, writings and teaching materials. In the living room there may also be a chest of drawers that can be used as a TV cabinet.
The bathroom should have a cabinet and a mirror. The moving box also includes shower and hand towels, shower gel, shampoo, toilet paper and toothbrushes. There may also be space for the washing machine in the bathroom.
In addition to the usual electronic devices such as hob, oven, toaster and refrigerator, the kitchen should also have some furniture. This includes chairs, a dining table, a garbage can and kitchen cabinets with enough space for plates, glasses and cups.
In the bedroom there may be a bedside table and a bedside lamp next to the bed. Of course, a wardrobe should not be missing.
Everything students need in their first apartment is clearly listed in our checklist. THE Checklist is available for free download.
Tips for financing furniture
To help students, some cities offer start-up scholarships or welcome money. Financial support is also possible through the housing allowance. Students who are over 30 years old at the start of their studies, are enrolled part-time or are undertaking a second course of study can receive the accommodation allowance therefore no BAföG received. In cases of particular difficulty, local study support is possible: prospective students must contact their respective student council.
Prepare cheaply as a student: Build yourself with creative ideas
With their skill and imagination, students can also try their hand at becoming furniture designers. Simple but There are many practical ideas. A highlight are the self-built loft beds. Here you can place a large mattress and in the lower part there is enough space for a shelf or a seat. With a curtain rod and a curtain you can create an alternative wardrobe in an unused corner and store books, linen and towels in drawers or boxes. Out old pallets A sturdy table is quickly created and an individual shelf can also be created with economical panels.
Conclusion
Students don’t have easy money, so the initial furnishing of your apartment should above all be economical. Homemade furniture, used cabinets and shelves are easy to spend on. If there are options for financial support, these should definitely be taken advantage of.
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