Student rooms aren’t exactly known for their generous proportions, so anything you bring in needs to earn its keep.

That’s where a bean bag comes into its own. It’s your spot for scrolling, studying or switching off. Extra seating when a mate pops round. And when you need the floor space back, just shift it out of the way. Try doing that with a sofa.

Better still, it instantly makes a room feel softer and more lived-in than the standard-issue desk chair ever could. And when moving-out day comes around, getting it home is a whole lot easier.

Cushions are another easy win. Throw a couple onto your bed or bean bag and suddenly your room feels considered, rather than like somewhere you’ve borrowed for nine months. They’re also small enough to pack up without requiring a degree in logistics.

Most student room essentials are boring. A few others make people stop in the doorway and say, “Is that actually a Greggs chair?”

We’re quite fond of the second.

Our Greggs collaboration brings a bit of personality, and plenty of comfort, to student spaces. Right now, the Greggs Bean Bag comes with a free cushion, giving you an extra bit of comfort for your cash.

It’s playful without compromising on the lounging part. And if you need an icebreaker for those first slightly awkward flat introductions, sitting next to a giant Greggs bean bag tends to do the trick.

Not ready to commit to the full Greggs experience? Start smaller. There’s the Steak Bake Cushion, Vegan Roll Cushion and brilliantly literal Bag Cushion.

Then, for those who like to go all in, there’s the XL Steak Bake Bean Bag. Stock is limited though, so don’t leave these bakes sat on the shelf.

Making a student room feel good doesn’t need to cost a fortune.

Start with a few pieces that genuinely make a difference. One well-made bean bag gives you a proper place to sit and is designed to see you through more than one term, one room and one questionable house party.

Then use cushions and throws to switch up the colour, pattern and texture. They’re an easy way to make a rented space feel more like you, without painting a wall you’ll only have to paint back again.

It’s worth keeping an eye out for bundles and offers too. Little extras can make a big difference when you’re working with a student budget.

Your student room might only be yours for a year, but it doesn’t have to feel temporary.

A comfortable place to flop. A few things that make you smile when you walk through the door. Maybe even a giant Greggs chair that becomes part of your forever home décor.

It doesn’t take much to turn four fairly uninspiring walls into somewhere that feels like yours.

Have a browse through the entire student & uni range and get comfortable before term properly gets going.

Don’t create a space. Create a feeling.