How I Furnished My Student Flat In Shoreditch With Retro Style

Moving into a student flat ain’t glamorous. The carpet smelled like beer, but we made it ours.

IKEA lasts a term at best, so we bartered with old dealers. Someone even nabbed a table from outside a pub. It looked like chaos, but that’s what made it real.

Funky retro seating has character, and it fits our lifestyle. I’ve watched half my flat pass out across two chairs, relevant internet site and the sofa was another character in the story.

Retro furniture feels natural here, and dealers live for it. One afternoon I stumbled into Smithers, art deco style settees and the sofas looked like they belonged in films. We couldn’t afford much, but it’s survived three house parties and a flood.

Ask around and you’ll hear it. it’s half the fun. Accent chairs don’t flinch when four people pile on.

Modern stuff? Forget it, unusual chairs but funky chairs grow with you. every dent becomes part of the flat.

Looking back after twelve months, you don’t remember the kettle, but the vintage pieces carry the whole story.

When you think furniture, don’t waste time on the soulless new. Choose a funky accent chair, and let it carry your student nights.