Because your flat is basically a personality test with cheaper furniture.
When you move into a WG (Wohngemeinschaft for the uninitiated), there are two types of people: those who treat it like a temporary shelter and those who think they’re applying for a spot on Architectural Digest. And your decor choices ARE saying things about you: very loudly.
1. The IKEA Minimalist
Your room looks like the IKEA catalog: but not in the chic Scandinavian way. More in the “we all share the same white Billy shelf” way. The walls are bare, the lamp is called LÖBÄS, and everything was carried home on the U-Bahn.
What it says about you:
You value efficiency over aesthetics. Your main design principle is “Does it fit in a Kallax cube?” You’ve probably eaten more Köttbullar at IKEA than actual meals at home.
2. The Plant Parent
Monstera. Snake plant. Maybe a fern named Klaus. Your room is a jungle, and you post regular plant updates on Instagram. When people ask how many plants you have, you say, “Not that many” (it’s 27).
What it says about you:
You wanted a pet but settled for foliage. You’re convinced Berlin winters are killing your green children. You’ve said the sentence, “Sorry, can’t come out tonight, I need to repot my philodendron.”
3. The Fairy Light Philosopher
Your WG is illuminated exclusively by fairy lights. Maybe there’s a tapestry with a mandala or a Deep Meaning Quote like “Collect Moments, Not Things.” There’s incense. Possibly a yoga mat permanently rolled out.
What it says about you:
You think you’re chill, but your energy is chaotic neutral. You definitely brought sage back from your Erasmus semester in Lisbon. You will suggest a “vision board night” when everyone else just wants to binge Netflix.
4. The Berlin Techno Industrialist
Bare walls. Mattress on the floor. One chair (vintage, or from the street). A suspicious number of black clothes hanging in plain sight. There’s probably a cracked copy of Der Spiegel and an ashtray made from a Club Mate bottle.
What it says about you:
You’re here for the vibe, not the comfort. You will absolutely judge someone for owning a ring light. On weekends, you disappear for 48 hours and come back with glitter on your face and no memory of where you left your jacket.
5. The Vintage Maximalist
Every flea market in Mauerpark knows your name. Your room is a chaotic mix of old suitcases, retro posters, and mismatched chairs that you insist are “eclectic.” You own at least one vintage typewriter that doesn’t work.
What it says about you:
You’re an old soul: or just addicted to Vinted and eBay Kleinanzeigen. Your friends can’t sit down because your furniture is “decorative.” You will talk for 20 minutes about how “fast fashion is a scam” while wearing a €4 leather jacket from 1987.
6. The Pseudo-Artist
There’s a canvas in the corner that’s “a work in progress.” You own film cameras you never use, and your walls are covered in Polaroids and unfinished sketches. There’s probably an ashtray next to your paintbrushes for aesthetic purposes.
What it says about you:
You’ve said, “I’m just in my experimental phase” unironically. You secretly dream of moving to Leipzig and being discovered at an underground art show. Until then, you’ll keep working on that one painting for the next six months.
7. The WG Realist
You brought… nothing. Your room has a bed, a desk, and a suitcase in the corner. Maybe a chair if you’re lucky. No pictures, no plants, no attempt at decor. You keep saying, “I’ll decorate once I have time” (spoiler: you won’t).
What it says about you:
You’re either leaving in three months, emotionally detached, or both. You see your WG as a crash pad, not a home. If the Kaltmiete goes up, you’re gone faster than a Deutsche Bahn train is late.
Bottom Line
Whether your WG looks like a Berlin club, an IKEA showroom, or a rainforest, your decor is your love language. And if your current flat feels more like a crime scene than a cozy home, maybe it’s time for an upgrade.
At Heyroom, we’ll help you find not just a room: but a vibe. People who get your aesthetic, whether it’s “industrial minimalism” or “plants and fairy lights forever.”
Stop doomscrolling Facebook groups – start finding your dream WG today.
