How to Make Your WG Feel Like Home

Creating a comfortable and personalized living space in a WG starts with your room, which should feel like a personal sanctuary. Add decor like photos, posters, or artwork that inspire you, using removable hooks or washi tape to avoid damaging walls. Incorporate cozy textiles such as rugs, throw blankets, and cushions, and use soft lighting like string lights or a bedside lamp to create a warm atmosphere. Keep your space organized with shelves, storage boxes, or under-bed organizers to maximize functionality and comfort.

Shared spaces like the kitchen, living room, and bathroom also benefit from personal touches. Collaborate with flatmates to decorate with plants, artwork, or decorative items, fostering a sense of teamwork and cohesion. Make the living room inviting with cozy seating and cushions, and keep the kitchen organized with labeled shelves or cabinets for a tidy and enjoyable cooking space. Adding greenery, like low-maintenance plants, can brighten the WG and improve air quality, while also serving as a fun group activity for flatmates to care for together.

Enhance the ambiance with pleasant scents from candles or diffusers and soft background music, being mindful of everyone’s preferences. Focus on functionality by creating cozy nooks for reading or working and maximizing storage with baskets, hooks, and organizers to keep shared areas clutter-free. Open communication with flatmates is key—discuss decor ideas, respect boundaries, and find compromises to ensure everyone feels comfortable.

Finally, make your WG feel like home by celebrating small moments together. Host themed dinners, display shared memories on a photo wall, or create traditions that bring everyone closer. By combining personal touches with teamwork, you can transform your WG into a welcoming and harmonious space that reflects the personalities and cultures of everyone living there.