As the New Year rolls in, people all around the world are deciding what changes to make for 2025. If you don’t have any New Year’s resolutions, then giving your accommodation a new look can be something exciting to work on.
Creating a Fresh Look in the New Year
There are many reasons why it might be time to give your accommodation a change. Maybe you have lots of clutter lying around, or perhaps your room doesn’t feel personalised enough. January is a good time to do this because switching up the look of your living space can feel like a new start. You can simply do some organising, or go all out and completely change how everything looks.
2025 Themes
Knowing where to begin with designing can be difficult, but a good place to start is by exploring 2025 themes. In this article, we’ll explore how you can incorporate factors like the Chinese Zodiac to help you decide on some student room decoration ideas.
2025 – The Year of The Snake
The Chinese calendar has a 12-year cycle, and each of these years is represented by an animal. 2025 is the year of the snake, and more specifically, the wood snake. This animal symbolises many things like creativity, calmness, mystery and knowledge. There are ways you can incorporate these elements when designing, such as adding a bookcase. Reading represents calmness and knowledge, and a bookcase is a great way to store your books if you have lots of them lying around. An interesting design for your bookcase can also reflect creativity and look great in your bedroom.
If you’re decorating your garden, look out for actual snakes! Many cultures believe that finding a snake in your garden during the year of the snake is very good luck.
The Colour of the Year
Every year, the Pantone Color Institute do lots of research across different industries to decide on the colour of the year. They’ve decided that Pantone 17-1230 Mocha Mousse is the chosen colour for 2025. It’s exactly what it sounds like – a rich, brown coffee colour. Pantone describes it as “a warming, brown hue imbued with richness. It nurtures us with its suggestion of the delectable qualities of chocolate and coffee.” Why not incorporate Mocha Mousse into your 2025 designs?
If you’re not a fan of Mocha Mousse, then there are other colours to discover from previous times. For example, the colour of 2024 was Pantone 13-1023 Peach Fuzz. This is a peachy sort of colour which is gentle in tone. The colour of 2023 was Pantone 18-1750 Viva Magenta which is a much bolder and brighter colour. Looking through these might spark some ideas in your mind.
Fun Design Trends: Intentional Clutter
Intentional clutter became a trend on social media towards the end of 2024. Instead of keeping your home completely clear, you fill it with organised clutter instead. The trend allows people to add a personalised touch to their homes by including clutter which reflects who they are. For example, if you love plants, you might have an area filled with greenery instead of keeping it minimal. If you have lots of memorabilia, you might take steps to show it off. If you’re someone who has lots of belongings, it might be time to stop storing them away and clutter them in an interesting way around your accommodation.
Using Lights and Fairy Lights
If you like cosy and warm atmospheres, then fairy lights could be the perfect purchase for you. They emit a gentle light which is ideal in the evenings when you’re reading, journaling or simply relaxing. Their light glow can help you wind down for the night compared to bright lights which can keep your mind awake. They’re also a great design element for a room to make it look more magical and exciting. Mood lights have also become popular in recent months and add a range of colours to your bedroom. If you’re a fan of astronomy, you can also get mood lights which shine stars around your bedroom.
Student Tips and Advice with The Student Energy Group
At The Student Energy Group, we understand that thinking up student accommodation decoration ideas can also involve spending money. We’re here to make your time at university easier, and will combine all your bills into one monthly student bills package. This includes water, gas, electricity, internet and your TV licence which can then be split between you and your housemates. If you sign up with us, we’ll also plant a tree! Get a free quote from us today.
