🧑🏾‍🎓 Whether You’re in School or on Service, This Paint Gist is for You

If you’ve ever stayed in a student hostel or NYSC lodge in Nigeria, you already know—it’s usually “white, off-white, or one annoying yellow.”
But it doesn’t have to be that way.

Whether you’re in Unilag, Uniport, LAUTECH, or serving in Jalingo, your room can feel fresh, stylish, and stress-free—if you paint it right.

We’ve rounded up the top paint colours that work wonders for student rooms, lodge apartments, and hostel-style living in Nigeria.

📚 1. Sky Blue – Calm for Reading, Cool for Sleeping

This colour reduces anxiety and makes your room feel more “chill.”
Sky blue is perfect for students who want to focus, rest, and feel at peace after lectures or CDS. Pair with white curtains and your room becomes 10x better.

🍊 2. Light Peach – Energetic Without Shouting

Peach adds a youthful vibe and brightness to your lodge without overwhelming your senses. It works especially well in self-cons or shared NYSC rooms—keeps the energy up without the wahala of bold colours.

🌾 3. Soft Beige – For the Clean, Mature Look

Beige is calm, mature, and hides stains well (especially helpful if water dey leak sometimes).
Perfect if you’re in a budget-friendly space but still want your room to look organized and cozy.

💛 4. Butter Yellow – The Friendly Sunshine Colour

This shade brings warmth and friendliness to any space—great for shared rooms. It keeps the room feeling bright and welcoming even when NEPA takes light.

🪵 5. Muted Olive or Sage – For the Plant-Lover Aesthetic

If you like calm “zen” vibes, muted greens like olive or sage are the way to go. They’re not flashy, but they ooze coolness and work with wooden or metal bunk beds. Add a rug and fake plant? Boom—Instagram-worthy lodge.

💡 Bonus: Best Paint Finishes for Hostels

• Matt Finish: Great for hiding wall imperfections

• Silk Finish: Easier to clean, especially in hostels with shared walls

• Water-Based Emulsion: Dries faster, less odor, budget-friendly

🎨 Prestige Paint Makes It Easy

With Prestige Timeless Interior Paints, you can paint a full NYSC lodge room with:
✅ Long-lasting finish
✅ Colours that calm or energize
✅ Easy-to-clean surfaces
✅ Affordable pricing
✅ Nationwide delivery

Even if you’re on student or corper budget—we got you.

📩 Want It Delivered to Your Door?

Buying paint online is easier than you think. With thousands of gorgeous colour choices from Prestige’s Timeless Interior line of paint, you can find the right paint colour for any room in your home. Contact us to explore our collection and get it delivered directly to your door!