Life in a Shoreditch Flat: Retro Sofas and Funky Chairs on a Student Budget

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First year in London was chaos. The kitchen had a dodgy kettle, funky armchair but we filled it with life. New furniture is soulless, so we grabbed second-hand. I spotted a funky armchair on Brick Lane. Nothing matched the walls, but that’s why it worked. Chairs with scars feel stronger, and we care more about story than gloss. I’ve crashed into a leather sofa after a night out, and 5shape.com the chairs became mates. Retro furniture feels natural here, and dealers live for it.

We found ourselves in Smithers showroom, and the accent chairs were bold and weird. we had to haggle, but it’s the pride of the living room. We’ve all begged friends for lifts. It’s part of student life. Armchairs don’t mind if you fall asleep in them. Brand-new looks boring, but vintage carries weight. every creak is another laugh. Once the parties are done, the cracked window gets forgotten, but you remember the sofa.

When you start student life, leave the glossy showrooms behind. Pick up a vintage armchair, and let it shout Shoreditch every time you sit.

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