Student living in East London is messy but fun. The walls were bare, but we filled it with life. Flat-pack breaks too quick, so we searched markets. I spotted a funky armchair on Brick Lane. Everything mismatched, but that’s what made it real. Retro armchairs for sale have weight, and it doesn’t matter if it’s scratched. I’ve crashed into a leather sofa after a night out, and the chairs became mates. Shoreditch is perfect for this life, and students rely on it. My flatmate dragged me into Smithers, and everything felt alive, not plastic.

we were broke students, but it’s the pride of the living room. Every student flat tells the same story. it’s where life happens. Accent chairs don’t flinch when four people pile on. Modern stuff? Forget it, but retro lasts. every creak is another laugh. Looking back after twelve months, you don’t remember the kettle, but the mismatched set still makes you laugh. So if you’re moving to London, skip the flat-pack rubbish.

Grab a retro sofa, and let it carry your student nights.