Know How to Decorate Hostel Rooms

Hostel rooms should be designed to encourage rest and relaxation after a hard day's work. A well laid-out space that follows the basic principles of design—regardless of its size—can be effective. You can achieve great looking hostel rooms by enlisting the help of professional decorators in North London. Be sure to work with seasoned experts if you are serious about making your hostel business a success.

The furnishings should match the shape and scale of the room, which means that you must pick out your furniture to fit the space properly. In general, lighter to medium sized furnishings are best for a clean and modern look, especially for small rooms. Try to match all furnishings if you want to achieve one cohesive look for the whole space.  

Modern furnishings often follow the principle of ‘less is more,’ which works well in small hostel rooms. Avoid over decoration and start with the essentials first, then pick out a few accent pieces to liven up your design. A lot of modern furnishings today come in flat packs for easy assembly and are ideal for smaller spaces. There is also a slew of multi-purpose furniture available as space saving solutions for small or restrictive rooms.

You should also choose your colour scheme wisely. Most modern and contemporary designs call for light colour palettes for a clean and uniform look, with splashes of colour accents to liven up the space and give it character. There is no hard and fast rule when it comes to paint colours as the perception of hues is subjective to each person's particular tastes, but if you are dealing with limited space, be mindful of using dark shades of colour and use accent colours sparingly.

Ample lighting will also make your hostel rooms warm and cosy and can bring your space to life. Always have enough lights available for workspaces like the common kitchen and have a few lamps on hand for when you want to utilize some mood lighting.