Student room design for a profitable furnished rental
Want to furnish a room and rent to a student? Use this student room design as a quick guide to set up a well-planned, appealing space. With affordable, reliable furniture and solutions for personal touches, your room can attract top-notch tenants without going over your budget.
Set the tone so that it feels like home
One of the best tips for renting student rooms is to focus on comfort. Start with an inviting, spacious bed like MÅSSKÄR. Its clean white design works with any style and includes a built-in bedside tray and storage units. Add a memorable injection with a green KLIPPAN sofa – or pick another colour, since its machine-washable cover is removable. Create a warm, welcoming vibe with soft textures and natural materials like cushions, a rug, live plants and wooden details.
Overestimate what renters will bring
The more storage you offer in your rental, the better. A KLEPPSTAD wardrobe saves space with sliding doors and has two clothes rails and shelves. Placing it near the door with a coat rack, shoe rack and full-length mirror creates a mini entryway. The MÅSSKÄR bed’s roomy drawers can hold a lot, from bulky sports gear and luggage to boxes and baskets of clothes and toiletries. Plenty of closed storage helps the room feel calm and can encourage tidiness.
Arrange a workspace wall
A proper desk area is an essential in any student room design. A GLADHÖJDEN sit/stand desk and a standing support promote well-being by allowing for changing positions. A wall-mounted SKÅDIS pegboard doesn’t interfere when the desk is raised or lowered, and it has convenient storage for the tools of their trade. It also frees up space on the desk, leaving room for your tenant to add a work lamp and books.
Arrange a workspace wall
A proper desk area is an essential in any student room design. A GLADHÖJDEN sit/stand desk and a standing support promote well-being by allowing for changing positions. A wall-mounted SKÅDIS pegboard doesn’t interfere when the desk is raised or lowered, and it has convenient storage for the tools of their trade. It also frees up space on the desk, leaving room for your tenant to add a work lamp and books.
Prepare for personal touches
Give your student renter ways to express themselves – without making holes in your walls. Use NORDHÄGG picture ledges as spots for photos and artwork. A SKÅDIS pegboard can hold postcards and notes. Open shelves offer a mix of display space and hidden storage with boxes. Install a curtain rod so that it’s easy for tenants to decorate with a colour or pattern they love.
More tips for renting student rooms
White furniture is a practical investment – a clean, neutral base that suits individual styles. Make sure it’s easy to wipe clean. To reduce wear and risks, mount what you can to the wall like lighting, shelves and storage. (Need to replace a part and help furniture last longer? You can order spare parts for most IKEA furniture.) Display useful information like quiet hours and contact numbers. For listing photos, keep the styling minimal but memorable. Less is more – just avoid making the room look too empty. Potential tenants want to imagine living there.
More tips for renting student rooms
White furniture is a practical investment – a clean, neutral base that suits individual styles. Make sure it’s easy to wipe clean. To reduce wear and risks, mount what you can to the wall like lighting, shelves and storage. (Need to replace a part and help furniture last longer? You can order spare parts for most IKEA furniture.) Display useful information like quiet hours and contact numbers. For listing photos, keep the styling minimal but memorable. Less is more – just avoid making the room look too empty. Potential tenants want to imagine living there.
Need an idea for a common area?
Here’s a modern dining room in a shared student home. It’s a natural extension of this furnished student room design – light, open, practical and youthful.
