Student accommodation · Communal space refurbishment

A more welcoming place to pause, connect and study.

Working alongside our client, we refreshed existing communal areas into a more modern, welcoming and functional environment for students to relax, socialise and study.

Refurbished student accommodation communal lounge with new sofas, bean bags and a feature shelving wall — Completed communal lounge and seating area

The brief

Give the shared spaces a fresh purpose.

The existing communal areas were ready for a refresh. The aim was to create a more modern and inviting setting for everyday student life, bringing lounge seating, quieter study spots and useful shared areas together.

Starting with a site survey and design ideas, the project moved through the refurbishment works to a finished space ready for use.

The works

A practical refresh, finished with care.

Lounge and dining

Removed existing loose furniture and refreshed communal lounge and dining areas with new seating and furniture.

Study and collaboration

Installed new study booths, a high-level communal bench and collaboration seating to support focused work and informal group use.

Feature joinery and finishes

Added feature shelving with oak panelling and decorative finishes, with repairs and making good where needed.

Lighting and decoration

Improved lighting with new feature pendants and LED bulkhead lighting, alongside decoration and final styling.

The wider works also included site supervision and setup, access and waste arrangements, cleaning, final decoration and handover documentation.

Project gallery

Details of the finished space.

Lounge, shelving and study spaces shown after the refurbishment.

Feature shelving with integrated warm lighting, plants and decorative details

Two new high-backed collaboration booths with bright upholstery and pendant lighting

Communal study bar with individual desk spaces, wooden worktop and dark blue partitions

Close view of a newly installed collaboration booth with red upholstered bench seating

Have a refurbishment in mind?

Let’s plan a space that works harder.

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