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Looking for cozy college apartment living room decor? Here are 19 super cozy college apartment living room decor pieces we’re obsessed with.
Moving into your first, second or maybe even third college apartment is so exciting. There’s so much anticipation and preparation that leads up to move in day, and having a plan before you’re officially in the space is a must.
However, the one thing about pretty much every college apartment is that they are super basic in design and lack a lot of character. You may be thinking of the blank, empty space in your living room and how you’re going to make into a space you truly enjoy. No need to worry; college apartments are so much fun to decorate and make your space super cozy and perfect for hosting friends.
That starts with creating a super cozy living room for everyone to gather. Lucky for you, we’ve rounded up the cutest, cozy living room decor ideas that are perfect for your college apartment!
This post is all about cozy college apartment living room decor.
Super Cozy College Apartment Living Room Decor
1. Refined Sofa
A cozy sofa is a must for creating an inviting living room in your college apartment. The plushy couch cushions are the perfect place to land after a long school day, and the neutral color makes it perfect for any space.
2. Berea Slouchy Lounge Chair
How adorable is this Berea Slouchy Lounge Chair? We absolutely adore the pattern. It adds such a cozy, vintage feel to a living space.
3. Wade Logan Boucle Swivel Chair
If you’re looking to create a cozy, modern vibe in your space, these boucle swivel chairs are a must. Our parents bought a couple of these for their living room, and are obsessed. We can attest that they re so cozy and comfortable.
“We absolutely love these swivel chairs. They make our living room feel so modern and cozy.”
4. Reverse Arch Side Table
Whether you place a side table by a couple of accent chairs on the side of a cozy sofa, it adds a more curated look to the space. Plus, it’s a great place for people to rest their drinks while lounging.
We love the unique character the arched detail adds to a living room. It’s super unique.
5. Distressed Ceramic Table Lamp
A great way to add a cozy aesthetic to your college living room is with unique lighting. That’s why we love this distressed ceramic table lamp. The neutral color tone makes it perfect for any style of space as well.
6. Vintage Moody Wall Art Prints
Bringing in vintage, moody prints will help to add visual interest to the space and create a cozy aesthetic in your living room. These prints would make a great gallery wall above a living room sofa or around a mounted TV.
7. Nazco Abstract Wool Cream Rug
This is seriously the coziest looking rug! It would add such a warm touch to a living room. There’s just something about a having a large area rug in a living room that makes it feel more like a home.
8. Mango Wood Coffee Table
Dark wood tones are great for grounding a space and making it feel cozier. We love mixing and matching lighter tones with dark tones to create a more curated, contrasted look in a space.
Plus, the abstract shape of this coffee table is so fun and trendy.
9. Pleated Fabric Wall Sconce
Sconces add so much character to a space and they can totally be a renter-friendly lighting solution. All you need are some battery powder bulbs and you can turn them on with the click of the remote.
10. Blue Boucle Pillow
Boucle is an iconic fabric and just screams “cozy”! We love these boucle pillows from Pottery Barn. They are such great quality and add a pop of color and texture to your living room sofa or accent chair.
11. Oversized Chenille Lumbar Pillow
Another super cozy fabric to add to your living room is chenille. We saw this pillow at our local Target the other day and couldn’t get over how soft and comfy it was. It comes in so many warm color tones, so you can choose the one that works best for your space.
12. CozyCube Knit Throw Blanket
Pro tip: keep cozy knit blankets on hand for when you have friends over. Not only do they make for a cozy inviting space, but they come in handy for a girl’s movie night at the apartment.
13. Candle Warmer Lamp
Ever since we got this candle warmer lamp, we’ve influenced our whole family to get one too. Our mom, aunt, and grandma all have one and they can’t stop talking about it.
It creates such a cozy moment on a side table or TV console and safely warms your candle — making your apartment smell delicious.
“We use our candle warmer lamp every day. It is one of the best purchases we’ve made all year.”
14. Gold Bezel TV Frame
One genius way of making your living room feel more like a home is adding a frame around your TV. It makes it feel like a work of art when you don’t have it on.
Don’t have a Frame TV? Check out this tutorial to make your a frame for your regular, mounted TV.
15. Traditional Downbridge Floor Lamp
Like we mentioned before, lighting it key to making a space feel cozy. We love adding a floor lamp to the corner of a living room. It adds height, visual interest and a cozy glow in your space in the evening.
16. Minimalist Style Sideboard
How stunning is this sideboard?! It would make such a great TV console to go below a mounted TV or behind a sofa for additional storage and space to rest your beverages or personal belongings.
17. Robertas Upholstered Ottoman
Let’s be real…ottomans don’t get enough credit. Not only are they a comfortable place to rest your feet while you lounge and watch TV, but they could also make a makeshift coffee table situation.
Just imagine having one or two these cozy ottomans in your living room, and when you aren’t using them you could add a decorative tray, vase and coffee table book on top.
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18. Boulangerie Angle Food Candle
If you’re wanting to make your college apartment living room even cozier, a deliciously scented candle is a must. We are obsessed with any Boulangerie candle from Anthropologie, but this one may be our favorite. It smells just like angel food cake and makes your living room smell so yummy.
Pro tip: Some college apartments don’t allow open flames (aka candles), but you can hack the system by using this candle warmer lamp. It safely warms the candle and makes any room smell so good.
“These are our favorite candles! We’ve bought just about every single scent.”
19. Call It Home: The Details That Matter
Books, whether placed on a coffee table or styled on a TV console, can add such a curated, homey feel to a space.
This book would make the perfect coffee table book for any college apartment living room.
College Apartment Living Room Decor Q&A:
How should I decorate my college apartment living room?
You can decorate your college apartment living room however you’d like. Take the time to lean into the type of style you’re into right now. For many people that may be a trendy, colorful style or for others, a more neutral design style. It’s totally up to you!
How do you make a college apartment feel like a house?
It’s all about making your space feel cozy and curated. A great way to do that is to incorporate some of the decor items above. There are also so many neat things you can do to a rental space to make it feel like a home.
Check out the articles below for renter-friendly hacks:
Is living in an apartment better than a dorm?
Speaking from personal experience, we thrived in an apartment. You have so much more amenities and space to do the things you love. You have your own kitchen, living room, bedroom, and laundry room. Plus, there’s more leniency on what you can do to the space as well.
What are the top things to add to your living room to make it cozy?
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