We’ve long been familiar with the principle of flat-sharing, with its advantages and disadvantages. Coliving is a kind of improved version: the conviviality and spontaneity of a shared apartment, with enhanced services worthy of luxury hotels. Why is this type of accommodation becoming increasingly popular in most major cities in Europe and the rest of the world?
For better housing
It can be hard to find decent accommodation in some cities like Paris or London, even if you earn a decent living. Many young and not-so-young people have to choose between living in a very small apartment in a central area or a larger one far from their place of work and entertainment. What a waste of time, unnecessary stress and frustration! Coliving lets you take advantage of generous shared spaces in very attractive neighborhoods. You keep your independence with your own private space, but share a living room, a kitchen, common areas such as a terrace, a laundry room, a screening room… Nothing to do with your little 20m2 studio perched in the attic!
What’s more, coliving spaces come fully furnished and equipped. With designer apartments, fully-equipped kitchens and state-of-the-art equipment, you’ll enjoy luxuries you couldn’t get on your own. You’ll enjoy a spacious and pleasant living space.
No longer alone
With coliving, you’ll always have someone to talk to about the latest film you’ve seen, your travel plans, or simply about your day. The large communal table, common to all colivings, encourages contacts and exchanges. And if you’re feeling monastic one evening, don’t worry – you’re allowed to be alone too!
Depending on the size of the residence, an entertainer may be present to organize events: outings, parties… But even small residences will quickly create routines: B series evenings, weekly dinners, morning jogs… It’s up to you to participate or not.
Coliving residences sometimes operate on a thematic basis. The aim is not to bring together people who look alike, but people with common interests, to encourage communication. For example, there are coliving residences dedicated to cinema, cooking, ecology and so on, creating real little communities in which solid friendships are forged.
To make life easier
Don’t like wasting time on paperwork? No more electricity or gas bills to pay, no more internet boxes to order and return every time you move, with coliving, you don’t have to worry about a thing. Everything is included: water, internet, electricity, sometimes insurance, Netflix or Amazon subscriptions… It’s “all inclusive”. We’ll even take care of cleaning the communal areas and any garden maintenance. So you can spend your free time doing what you love. What’s more, by pooling all your expenses, you’ll benefit from economies of scale.
And because even your room is furnished, you can arrive and leave with just a suitcase. No more moving to organize and pay for!
In tune with the times
Having to heat one’s own home, with under-utilized space, is increasingly called into question. Sharing a home also means participating in a more responsible, environmentally-friendly lifestyle. With coliving, large apartments are used more rationally and ecologically, by occupying each room.
Coliving not only meets specific needs, it also represents a new way of life, with fewer day-to-day constraints and more openness to others.