How to turn your university student’s bedroom into a guest room on a budget

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IS your child about to leave home to go off to university?

Two-thirds of parents immediately turn the free space into a guest bedroom, AA Financial Services found.

Two-thirds of parents turn their university student’s room into a guest bedroom

If that includes you, now is the time to take advantage of student ranges and redecorate on a budget.

Sleep easy with these bedroom bargains . . . 

here are some bedroom bargains to redecorate on a budget

  1. Add some character: The colour and feel of a bedroom can be transformed easily by changing the bed linen. You can currently save 25 per cent on a variety of bedding at Wilko. I like the pink pintuck double duvet set, now £15, down from £20. Dog lovers can bag a checked sausage-dog single-duvet set for £9, down from £12.
    SAVING: 25 per cent
  2. Pack it in: Storage boxes are great for students and parents alike. They are an easy way to hide away clutter. Underbed storage can be handy for messy students in particular and you can grab four Strata 30-litre underbed storage boxes for £15 at Argos. A stylish alternative is the foldable, silver-velvet cube ottoman from Dunelm, on sale for £12, down from £16.
    SAVING: £4 at Dunelm
  3. Fairy nice: To create your own sidetable lantern, you need only a mason jar and a set of fairy lights. Simply put the lights inside the jar and turn on at night to create a lovely cosy glow. You can get a pack of 20 warm-white LED micro battery fairy lights at lights4fun.co.uk for just £2.99, down from £6.99.
    SAVING: £4
  4. Game of throws: Cosy throws and throw- cushions are always fantastic accessories. Bag two jumbo throw-cushions for £12 at Asda. They come in a variety of colours and usually cost £7 each. You can also save money on selected throws and blankets at Wilko. I like the blush waffle throw which is now just £8, down from £16. 

Deal of day

This Studio dinner set is great for those heading off to uni

EAT in style with this 16-piece porcelain embossed dinner set, £24.99 at studio.co.uk, down from £34.99. Great for those heading to university.

SAVE: £10

Cheap treat

Any Old El Paso kit plus a 600g pack of chicken breast is £4 at The Co-op

GRAB any Old El Paso kit at The Co-op plus a 600g pack of chicken breast fillets and get both for £4.

SAVING: Up to £4.40

Top swap

You’d need to fork out £240 for this Le Creuset Cast Iron Casserole dish
Aldi’s similar version is just one tenth of the price

THIS Le Creuset Cast Iron Casserole dish is £240. That’s why I was pleased to discover you can now pre-order Aldi’s similar version for £24.99 at aldi.co.uk.

SAVE: £215.01

Shop & save

You can now grab two selected VO5 products for £6 at Superdrug

GET two selected VO5 products for £6 at Superdrug.com. Including the VO5 extreme style matt fibre, usually £4.39 each.

SAVE: £2.78

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