Coliving: everything about this new 2.0 shared housing concept

What is coliving exactly? It's housing 2.0! A modern and improved form of flatsharing with a real caring community and a team spirit. This turnkey shared housing concept is today a real phenomenon in vogue in major cities in France.

Origins and evolution of coliving

Born in the United States in the 2000s, this phenomenon is a rising trend in France, attracting local authorities. Coliving is generally organized around common spaces, shared housing open to everyone, and individual spaces. Coliving fits perfectly into this era of pooling, thus allowing one to live economically in larger homes in major metropolises like Paris, Marseille, Lille, Madrid, or Berlin.

Coliving vs flatsharing: what are the differences?

Traditional flatsharing: An apartment or a house is rented by several people, often between friends or strangers, who share the common rooms (living room, kitchen, bathroom). Coliving: A space thought out and designed for sharing, with private rooms or studios (often with individual bathrooms) and many common areas (lounge, coworking, kitchen, sometimes a gym or garden). Do you want to try the coliving adventure?

Coliving: common and private spaces

Accommodations of coliving often offer: a large living room, a gym, a screening room, a library, a coworking space, a terrace, a garden, or even a SPA. Not bad, right?

Private spaces in coliving: preserving your privacy

A home in coliving often offers rooms, studios, or apartments with double beds, wardrobes, and private bathrooms. The principle is that you have your own private space while enjoying common spaces as you please. All our rooms lock with a key. The security of your belongings is very important to us and we do everything to make you feel your best with us.

The advantages of coliving

Why choose coliving? Practical (all-inclusive), financial (savings), social (community), mobility (flexibility), comfort (furnished), security (managed environment), professional (coworking), and ecological (pooling). Opting for shared housing, whether with flatmates or colivers, goes far beyond a simple practical or economic real estate solution. It is also a choice that promotes exchange, mutual aid, and conviviality. Discover our various coliving accommodations in Paris.

Flexibility and services included to facilitate your daily life

Added to this is a wide range of shared services: Wi-Fi, cleaning, monitored parking, Netflix or OCS subscription, sports classes, sauna, self-service electric scooters. Decoration and service codes find their inspiration in those of the hotel industry. This housing concept is quite unique and rising in real estate, notably due to the various events it offers its tenants: themed evenings, cooking classes, etc.

Who is coliving designed for?

Residence in coliving: what are the typical profiles? Coliving is essentially aimed at young professionals and students who wish to thrive, live in cohabitation, and share common spaces and services. This Millennial generation is already won over by sharing. Coliving can also interest anyone in a life transition, professionals on missions, entrepreneurs, freelancers, or young seniors.

Coliving for students

One of the major advantages of coliving is simplicity. By moving into a coliving space, they do not have to worry about buying furniture or electricity contracts. Everything is included in the rent: internet, water, electricity, home insurance, cleaning. This atmosphere, both conducive to work and warm, allows students to stay motivated within a caring mini-community.

Coliving, an ideal solution for digital nomads

The first criterion of a digital nomad is clear: being able to do their work effectively. Coliving residences often integrate coworking-type spaces, private offices, and a good Wi-Fi connection. Coliving also responds to the risk of loneliness with a strong community dimension bringing together varied but similar profiles.

How does coliving work in practice?

Operators like Colonies design, furnish, and manage fully furnished shared or individual housing. They offer an all-inclusive deal (rent, charges, internet, maintenance), thus simplifying the life of tenants. Colonies works to offer a community living experience through careful selection of flatmates and common spaces designed for living together.

Daily management of common and private spaces

The harmony and interest of colivings are largely linked to the balance between shared spaces and private spaces. Daily management consists of additional services such as regular cleaning included in the rent and technical maintenance handled by the operator in case of breakdown. Each resident has their own furnished personal space, guaranteeing their privacy, with a private bathroom and secure access.

What lease for coliving?

Leases for coliving are furnished leases, one month automatically renewable or one year renewable with the possibility of stopping the lease with one month's notice.

Discover our coliving accommodations

It is simple and fast. The person searches for listings online directly on the Colonies website. You can filter room listings according to your criteria: type of residence, location, included services. Booking is done in a few clicks. Everything is designed to simplify your rental and allow you to move into your room with peace of mind.