Home For Now, Living Well Without Staying Long

Home For Now, Living Well Without Staying Long
Authors: gestalten & Earl of East

Home For Now is an inspiring coffee table book about contemporary living in a world where nothing is permanently given. In times of mobility, high rents, and temporary life stages, this book shows how a new generation creates meaning, comfort, and identity in spaces that are not entirely their own.

Through personal case studies of renters, creatives, and urban nomads, Home For Now demonstrates how limitations can lead to inventiveness. Temporary dwellings are transformed into places with character, layers, and rituals that enrich daily life. With a mix of essays, photography, and practical insights, the book explores how design, objects, and habits can create a sense of home—regardless of how long you stay somewhere.

This contemporary interior and lifestyle book is an ode to flexibility and adaptability. Home For Now appeals to anyone interested in modern living, interior design, minimalism, slow living, and creating a personal home within temporary frameworks. A stylish and relatable photo book for the modern urbanite and design enthusiast.

What to expect

• Inspiring case studies of people transforming temporary living spaces into true homes
• Insights into flexible living, creativity, and life without a fixed abode
• Photography and essays that show how rituals, design, and objects create connection
• A contemporary perspective on interior, lifestyle, and living in motion
• A beautifully designed coffee table book with depth and visual impact

About the authors

gestalten is an internationally renowned publisher from Berlin, known for its high-quality books on design, interior, architecture, art, and lifestyle. The publisher is known for its strong visual identity and innovative themes that respond to contemporary cultural developments.

Earl of East is a London-based fragrance and lifestyle brand, founded by Niko Dafkos and Paul Firmin. What started as a market stall grew into a globally beloved brand that brings together design, storytelling, and sensory experience. Their work revolves around atmosphere, rituals, community, and connection—values that seamlessly align with the themes of Home For Now.