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Student studio space saving ideas that leave room for more

University life often means hours spent at your desk. Let’s make those marathon study sessions a bit more fun and a lot more organised. A creative and affordable desk setup offers storage options for your school essentials and gives you the possibility to work on your passions as well. It helps turning your first flat into a proper home and literally leaves room for dreaming without making your space feel cramped. After all, college isn’t just about hitting the books: we understand you need to make space for life too.

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

Organise your desk, clear your mind

This ALEX setup along with its two coordinated drawers makes the perfect study corner for anyone who likes to keep school items organised and perhaps even out of sight. A colourful yet sophisticated setup that comes with lots of storage options: drawers for essentials, noticeboards for when inspiration hits and shelves to reveal your keepsakes. Even what you see on the desk itself is all about organisation. Split into two, one side is for study, the other for personal items and hobbies. And don’t forget the importance of lighting by having a desk light for late-night studying and a table lamp to get cosy when it’s time for a relaxing movie.
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A study corner with ALEX desk and three drawer units in dark grey-black, with a FJÄLLBERGET conference chair in front of it.
An opened drawer of the ALEX desk in dark grey, filled with study supplies divided in beige NOJIG organisers.

A cabinet that suits your room and fits your pantry essentials

Use the space next to your desk to set up a small pantry corner – so you won’t have to tiptoe to the kitchen in your pyjamas for a late-night snack or something to drink. Attach IVAR cabinet to the wall to store all kinds of foods. This longtime favourite in pinewood can hold plenty so there’s room for plates and cups too. Add a trolley underneath for bowls, cutlery and a thermos to keep your tea warm. A simple way to save space and keep refreshments close at hand.
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An IVAR cabinet in pine attached to the wall with a white NISSAFORS trolley underneath filled with steel mesh baskets.

A cabinet that suits your room and fits your pantry essentials

Use the space next to your desk to set up a small pantry corner – so you won’t have to tiptoe to the kitchen in your pyjamas for a late-night snack or something to drink. Attach IVAR cabinet to the wall to store all kinds of foods. This longtime favourite in pinewood can hold plenty so there’s room for plates and cups too. Add a trolley underneath for bowls, cutlery and a thermos to keep your tea warm. A simple way to save space and keep refreshments close at hand.

Away from keyboard

A student room needs more than just a desk. Smart storage helps keep things organised – and makes the space feel more decorated. BILLY bookcase with OXBERG doors is perfect for everything from important documents to board games and art supplies, with shelves up top for books and magazines. Choosing clever, affordable storage is one of those student space saving ideas you’ll never regret. And while you’re at it, why not level up that game corner? SKOMAKARE wall shelf is a great way of showing small works of art or collectables.

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A white BILLY bookcase and a small white shelf hanging next to it, with a white floor lamp standing in the front.

Away from keyboard

A student room needs more than just a desk. Smart storage helps keep things organised – and makes the space feel more decorated. BILLY bookcase with OXBERG doors is perfect for everything from important documents to board games and art supplies, with shelves up top for books and magazines. Choosing clever, affordable storage is one of those student space saving ideas you’ll never regret. And while you’re at it, why not level up that game corner? SKOMAKARE wall shelf is a great way of showing small works of art or collectables.

Make those square meters count

A laptop stand that does not only help you get homework done but can also be used to you watch your favourite show, a nightstand on wheels that offers storage and can easily be moved to wherever you like. Drawers underneath the bed for storing big textiles like blankets and bed linen, and hooks above your bed for stuff that would otherwise be lying around. Get the gist? This setup is all about balance and efficiency – giving you room to study and unwind without having to rearrange furniture. Living small shouldn’t demand sacrifices.
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A white TROTTEN storage unit on castors
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. It’s efficient layout creates multifunctional areas in your studio to make room for both study and relaxation. A spacious ALEX desk with storage keeps your focus area well-organised, so you can hit the books and still have place for hobbies. 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. And last but not least, the area across from the desk gives the feeling of 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.

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. It’s efficient layout creates multifunctional areas in your studio to make room for both study and relaxation. A spacious ALEX desk with storage keeps your focus area well-organised, so you can hit the books and still have place for hobbies. 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. And last but not least, the area across from the desk gives the feeling of a cosy yet efficient ‘living room’ area to unwind, socialise and recharge.