The unfortunate fact is that we are still in a rough place economically as a country. The economy may be starting to improve but the growth is uneven and consumer confidence has not improved significantly. Our economy depends on job creation for its growth and we all know people who are in the process of starting over as it relates to building their financial plans back after a setback.
One easy way to get back on your feet while you are working to furnish your home or apartment is to look into monthly furniture rental. The concept may have been given a bum rap from a handful of companies out there that charge an arm and a leg for monthly furniture rentals for lower quality furniture - some of them even require weekly payments!
Getting the basic furniture you need to live a decent, comfortable life it should not break your budget but with purchase prices for good quality furniture staying just out of reach for many, monthly furniture rental remains a sound option that allows you to get the furniture you need without the tremendous initial expenses required to purchase furniture.
Monthly furniture rental can help you in other ways as well. If you are trying to sell your home in this tough real estate market, making use of monthly furniture rental as a way to stage your home on a budget is one of the secret tips used by some of the top design and staging experts in the field.
Monthly furniture rental can solve two of the biggest mistakes made when trying to sell a home. The first mistake is leaving personal items (photos, collections and the like) cluttered around the space. On the opposite end of the spectrum there are those who remove everything from the home entirely, leaving large empty spaces.
To stage like a pro, all you need are a few good quality furniture pieces and tasteful, sparse accessories to act as accents. Set the furniture in such a way as to give clues as to what each room might be used for. A small, cramped bedroom might see new life as a cozy study or home office, for example. A few books stacked next to a chair in a sunny corner will make anyone long for a comfortable reading nook.
By using monthly furniture rental to your advantage, you can get through these economic times with a little more style, a little more comfort and little less stress.
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