Shared Living: Interior Design for Rented and Shared Spaces
Inspiration and interior design for those who crave a tasteful home—while sharing with roommates.

In the current housing market, with more people moving to cities than ever before, those who live with roommates are no longer exclusively recent college graduates with clashing decorating senses and mismatched furniture. For many, it is perfectly normal to share a house or an apartment with other adults in order to save money, without sacrificing personal style in the home.

Shared Living offers design examples for people who seek a sophisticated look in their shared space. Featuring roommates who are getting it right, this book delves into homes around the world where cohabitants have found savvy ways of decorating together. A restored storage unit in Brooklyn is now home to two creative brothers; a house in Silver Lake, Los Angeles, is decorated with an eclectic mix of old and new (including an original Matisse!); and a small London apartment merges bold colors with clusters of collectables to achieve domestic harmony.

Through each stage of shared living—from finding a place to merging styles— this book offers practical advice and tips for DIY styling, such as how to upcycle furniture or scour flea markets for unique finds. It is the essential resource for roommates seeking inspiration for their home.

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Shared Living: Interior Design for Rented and Shared Spaces
Inspiration and interior design for those who crave a tasteful home—while sharing with roommates.

In the current housing market, with more people moving to cities than ever before, those who live with roommates are no longer exclusively recent college graduates with clashing decorating senses and mismatched furniture. For many, it is perfectly normal to share a house or an apartment with other adults in order to save money, without sacrificing personal style in the home.

Shared Living offers design examples for people who seek a sophisticated look in their shared space. Featuring roommates who are getting it right, this book delves into homes around the world where cohabitants have found savvy ways of decorating together. A restored storage unit in Brooklyn is now home to two creative brothers; a house in Silver Lake, Los Angeles, is decorated with an eclectic mix of old and new (including an original Matisse!); and a small London apartment merges bold colors with clusters of collectables to achieve domestic harmony.

Through each stage of shared living—from finding a place to merging styles— this book offers practical advice and tips for DIY styling, such as how to upcycle furniture or scour flea markets for unique finds. It is the essential resource for roommates seeking inspiration for their home.

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Shared Living: Interior Design for Rented and Shared Spaces

Shared Living: Interior Design for Rented and Shared Spaces

by Emily Hutchinson
Shared Living: Interior Design for Rented and Shared Spaces

Shared Living: Interior Design for Rented and Shared Spaces

by Emily Hutchinson

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Overview

Inspiration and interior design for those who crave a tasteful home—while sharing with roommates.

In the current housing market, with more people moving to cities than ever before, those who live with roommates are no longer exclusively recent college graduates with clashing decorating senses and mismatched furniture. For many, it is perfectly normal to share a house or an apartment with other adults in order to save money, without sacrificing personal style in the home.

Shared Living offers design examples for people who seek a sophisticated look in their shared space. Featuring roommates who are getting it right, this book delves into homes around the world where cohabitants have found savvy ways of decorating together. A restored storage unit in Brooklyn is now home to two creative brothers; a house in Silver Lake, Los Angeles, is decorated with an eclectic mix of old and new (including an original Matisse!); and a small London apartment merges bold colors with clusters of collectables to achieve domestic harmony.

Through each stage of shared living—from finding a place to merging styles— this book offers practical advice and tips for DIY styling, such as how to upcycle furniture or scour flea markets for unique finds. It is the essential resource for roommates seeking inspiration for their home.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780500501436
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Publication date: 09/10/2019
Pages: 176
Sales rank: 1,044,900
Product dimensions: 7.70(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Emily Hutchinson’s passion for interior design was sparked when she became a writer at Houzz Australia. She is an expert on shared living, having inhabited many a shared home from Sydney to New York.

Table of Contents

Introduction 7

Less is more 8

A brotherly bond in Brooklyn 12

The Naughty Corner 18

Colourful collections 26

Creating Style 32

Decorating a rental 34

Merging styles 37

Filling in the gaps 38

When Madonna and mid-century unite 40

A NYC loft brings five housemates together 46

A dreamy space for weary heads 52

Two set decorators bring work home 56

Making a Shared Life Shine 62

In the kitchen 65

In the living room 66

In the bedroom 67

In the bathroom 67

Outdoor living 68

From friends to housemates 70

Embracing retro roots 76

Defying the odds 82

The house of fun 88

Ask the Professionals 96

Ayano Uchimura and Satoko Shinohara 99

Jane Shirkes 103

Dabito 105

Two free spirits join forces 108

Dreaming in an LA studio 114

Sharing a retreat 120

Living slowly 128

Lights, camera, action 134

Making a Statement 140

How to create a gallery wall 143

Plant parenting 101 145

Styling a shelf 146

Swept away by the waves 148

When entrepreneurs decorate 154

Art, feasts and friends in a weatherboard cottage 160

Two bros in Tokyo 168

Artwork Credits 174

Photography Credits 175

About the Author 175

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