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Autumn Updates For Your Student Room in Salford

Posted 1 Oct 2025
Student snuggles under a grey fur blanket with a mug in her hand.

As summer fades away, the joys of ice creams, bare limbs and warm evenings give way to the delights of autumnal walks in Worsley Woods, snuggly jumpers and pumpkin spice lattes. Not to mention an unmistakable urge to hibernate. Why not embrace this primal feeling by turning your Salford student room into a cosy autumnal haven? It doesn’t take much effort — just a few little changes can help you tap into the seasonal mood and create a room that’s just perfect for hunkering in.

Cosy Textiles

Introducing some snuggly and tactile materials into your room can instantly bring that warmth and softness we’re craving this time of year. Hit the budget home stores and outlets at Salford Quays to find accessories in plush and irresistibly touchable fabrics. You can find some good bargains on Vinted and eBay too. Look for teddy fabric duvet covers, fluffy hot water bottle covers, velvet throws for your chairs, shaggy cushion covers and woolly blankets. Layering different textures throughout your room will help to create a cosy and inviting space.

Layered Lighting

Forget bright overhead lights; soft lighting is the order of the season. Layered lighting — meaning light from different sources — helps to make your room feel more cosy and interesting. Ignore your overhead lighting in favour of floor and desk lamps. You don’t need to buy new ones — just swap brighter bulbs for soft glow ones. String fairy lights around your shelves and artwork to create a twinkly glow and finish the look off with some flameless candles dotted around your room in clusters.

Student holds a stack of black, pink, and cream knitted blankets.

Student-Friendly Touches

Before you add anything to your study area, it’s time for a quick declutter. Chuck any old papers into the recycling and throw out any broken pens, cables and general desk debris. Now, you can add a few touches that will help make your work area a more inviting place to be, such as a few plants and a soft rug to sink your feet into. Print out some of your favourite autumn snaps to make a seasonal gallery pinboard. This should help lift your mood and feel inspired during those long study sessions.

Seasonal Decor

Recreate autumnal tones in your room by adding accessories in hues of orange, red, earthy green and plum. It’s easy to introduce these colours with bedding or a rug, although it could be something as simple as some autumnal pumpkin mugs or tinted water glasses. Scour the charity shops for seasonal prints or fun fabrics with woodland animals. You don’t have to spend a ton of money; a glass vase filled with foraged pinecones makes a cute seasonal decoration. Why not take a walk through Peel Park, which borders the University of Salford, to see what treasures you can find. 

Orange pumpkin decoration on a shelf with a starfish in the background.

Bed Updates

You spend a great deal of time in bed as a student. It’s not just for sleeping, it’s also where you study, eat and socialise! Layering different fabrics on your bed will instantly make it feel more cosy and inviting. Look for duvet covers in soft, tactile fabrics such as flannel and brushed cotton, luxurious velour or wool throws and snuggly faux-fur cushions, perfect for hiding behind when watching a Halloween movie.

Enjoy money off when you book with true Salford

Are you ready to get your autumn on? Hopefully, our tips have inspired you to lean into the season with a few little updates to your accommodation. However, there’s also a world of fun waiting for you right outside your door at true Salford. From movie and game nights to monthly social brunches, cooking classes and parties, there’s always something happening. Plus we’re offering £500 off your rent when you book your accommodation with true Salford. 

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Posted 1 Oct 2025