As thousands of students settle into their halls and shared houses across the UK this month, many will also be getting used to a new furniture - the type of which many may not have ever known before. Student house furniture is a style unto itself. Often old and well used, sometimes new and tacky, but always cheap - so how can a landlord furnish a student house and ever get it right?

Kitchen
Out of all the rooms in the house, the kitchen is likely to be used the most - and to be subjected to more wear and tear. That said, whereas cheap can be very cheerful in other parts of the house it does not always pay off when considering electrical equipment which will be depended on by tenants every day.

Perhaps, more than anywhere, the kitchen is a place where it pays to spend - and if it is clearly new and smart at the start of term, those who use it may be more inclined to look after it in the future. That said, it is also worth keeping the room quite simple, with plenty of cupboard and fridge space, and draining areas for large bursts of washing up.

Living Room
Comfort is the key for most living rooms, yet sofas and chairs which are easy to clean, maintain and move about are always good for students. A simple sturdy TV table with storage, and a cheap set of shelves will be a step to avoiding clutter after people move in and get mixed up in uni life.

Remember that simple sofas and suites are quite easy to re-cover in the future, and so it may be worth investing in a set that looks like it will stand the test of time - with the intention of updating it every couple of years or so.

Bedrooms
Again, although cost is important, space is a massive consideration for a furnished student bedroom. Beds can benefit from having storage space underneath, and a drawer-less divan bed can be a massive waste in a small room.

Chest of drawers and wardrobes today come made from a range of cost-effective materials, and flat packed to make transport and assembly simple. Additionally, shelves and bed-side tables are a small expense which are often overlooked - but they can make a students life far easier - and lessen the reason for floor clutter.