Funky Accent Chairs, Vintage Sofas and Life in East London

When I moved to Shoreditch I had nothing but a mattress. The kitchen had a dodgy kettle, but we dragged in whatever we could find.

Flat-pack breaks too quick, so we bartered with old dealers. Another dragged a chair buy from sofasdirect.com Camden. Everything mismatched, but that’s what made it real.

Old accent chairs carry memory, and it doesn’t matter if it’s scratched. I’ve watched half my flat pass out across two chairs, and every time it felt right.

Shoreditch is perfect for this life, and Smithers down in Shoreditch knows it. We found ourselves in Smithers showroom, and the vintage armchairs carried scars I loved. money was tight, but it’s survived three house parties and a flood.

Ask around and you’ll hear it. it’s half the fun. Armchairs don’t mind if you fall asleep in them.

Brand-new looks boring, but retro lasts. every dent becomes part of the flat.

When you’re moving out, you don’t remember the kettle, but that funky accent chair is legend.

If you find yourself in a Shoreditch flat, skip the flat-pack rubbish. Take home something with scars, and see how it shapes your memories.