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Student studio space saving ideas that leave room for more

University life means long hours at your desk—so let’s make it more fun and organised. A creative, affordable setup offers storage for essentials and space to explore your passions. It turns your first flat into a real home without feeling cramped. After all, college isn’t just about studying—you need space for life too. 

An ALEX desk and two drawer units on castors in black-blue, with a cork memo board above and a conference chair in front.

Organise your desk, clear your mind

This ALEX setup with its matching drawers is perfect for keeping school items organised—and perhaps out of sight. It’s colourful yet sleek, with drawers for essentials, noticeboards for ideas, and shelves for keepsakes. The desk is split in two: one side for studying, the other for hobbies. Add a desk light for late-night work and a table lamp to wind down with a movie.

A black-blue ALEX desk in a student room, with on each side a drawer unit. Under the desk sits a smaller drawer unit as too.
An opened drawer of the ALEX desk in black-blue, filled with study supplies divided in beige NOJIG organisers.

A cabinet that suits your room and fits your pantry essentials

Turn the space next to your desk into a mini pantry—no more late-night trips to the kitchen in your pyjamas. Attach IVAR cabinet to store snacks, drinks, and even plates and cups. Add a trolley underneath for bowls, cutlery, and a thermos. Easy, space-saving, and everything within reach.

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An IVAR cabinet in pine attached to the wall with a white NISSAFORS trolley underneath filled with steel mesh baskets.
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Away from keyboard

A student room needs more than just a desk. Smart storage keeps things organised and adds style. The BILLY bookcase is perfect for documents, games, and art supplies, with shelves for books and magazines. MOPPE keeps small items in check. Clever, affordable storage is a must for any student space. And for your game corner, the BRÄNNBOLL display cabinet stores your console and games while showing them off. 

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A white BILLY bookcase and a small blue cabinet hanging next to it, with a white floor lamp standing in the front.
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Make those square meters count

A laptop stand that helps with homework and watching your favourite shows, a mobile nightstand with storage, bed drawers for linens, and hooks above your bed to keep things organised. This setup strikes the perfect balance between study and relaxation, all without the need to constantly rearrange. Living small doesn’t mean sacrificing comfort or efficiency. 

An armchair with a BJÖRKÅSEN laptop stand in blue in front of it, with a cup of juice in the holder.

A white MALM bed frame with two storage boxes, one opened with textiles. On top is a SLÅNHÖSTMAL duvet cover.
JORDMÅNEN hook attached to a white wall in dark grey-green, with two caps and a jack hanging on the hooks.

A first home where focus, comfort and space meet

This organised student apartment, with its coordinated desk, natural materials, and lots of storage, helps you feel at home from the start – while saving space.

  • Efficient layout: Go for multifunctional areas in your studio to make room for both study and relaxation.
  • A study hub perfected: A spacious ALEX desk with storage keeps your focus area well-organised, so you can hit the books and still have place for hobbies.
  • Stay organised: Keep essentials close by and store away everything else making use of BILLY bookcase and IVAR cabinet to make the most of your square meters.
  • Make room for life: set up a cosy yet efficient ‘living room’ area to unwind, socialise and recharge.

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An overview of a small student apartment with the ALEX desk and drawer units in the center, with a swivel chair in the front.
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