For much of the past century, home was synonymous with ownership. But today the narrative has shifted. From London to Los Angeles, and Berlin to New York, more and more of us live in rentals, sublets and temporary homes — not out of necessity but as a chosen way of life.
Renting often means living with the choices of others. A kitchen tiled decades ago, a wall painted by a previous tenant, a bathroom mirror you would never have picked — these features form the backdrop of many homes. We may not have chosen them, but they become part of our story.
