Contrary to the labelling, hipsters have actually become very common in the modern-day, with the hipster subculture becoming increasingly appealing to those who don’t necessarily tick the fundamental boxes of what it means to be a hipster.
Study details a ‘hipster’ as being a progressive, nonconformist who pushes for social change, is an intelligent conversationalist, and have likely gone to university. However, many people who agree with these aspects, such as the need for progression and social change, then seek to conform with the subculture, engaging in hipster activities and going to ‘hipster’ venues.
As such, we’re now in an age where the label of ‘hipster’ can no longer be directly applied to nonconformists, as so many are those who have chosen to conform with the subculture. This certainly isn’t a bad thing as it has enabled the hipster subculture to grow across the country, opening up many very pleasant venues and creating distinctly hipster places to live.
Now, we look to the places deemed to be the most hipster in the UK and how to transform a house in one of these locations into a true hipster home.
The most hipster cities in the UK
As nonconformist as they may start out, most like to be among their fellow man to engage in intelligent and culturally-inspired conversations while enjoying a trendy, non-mainstream venue. As the subculture has gained traction around the UK, particularly hipster cities have been forged.
Through an analysis which tracked classically ‘hipster’ words being searched online, EveningNews24 reports that Norwich ranked as the fourth-most hipster city, per the hipster index findings. Brighton landed the top spot, with its neighbour, Hove, coming in a close second. Splitting Hove and Norwich was Bristol for its lofty hipster-ness.
An even spread of the hipster subculture would be assumed for the UK, but with attention being brought to the hipster aspects of certain cities, those who associate with the label can easily find places that are of appeal to them – especially with the help of the internet. Now, anyone can access a site like Trussle to compare mortgages, find a set-up that suits them, and then buy a property in a suitably suitable city.
Making a house a hipster home
Just living in a hipster city isn’t enough to immerse oneself in the now-iconic subculture – you’ll need to redesign your new house to create a distinct aesthetically-pleasing room. The only rule to remember when hipster decorating is that there are no rules. As explained in detail by TLC Interiors, the hipster home is a mismatch of several different styles, primarily encompassing the kind of blending together of items that students often develop on a low budget.
However, there is such a thing as premium hipster décor, with high-end décor creators making unique decorations and pieces of furniture. Quirky items that are so quirky that they don’t really fit any existing style are perfect for a hipster home, with things like glass containers with growing plants, bikes on the wall, faux taxidermy, and, of course, a bookcase – but one that’s stylishly dishevelled.
You also want to make sure the home is sustainable at the same time. Hipster homes often use faux leather furniture, indoor plants to freshen the air, green walls, green roofs, and energy-efficient appliances. Part of building a hipster home from scratch involves sustainable boiler fitting and finding additional ways to bring down energy costs.