Moving Furnished Apartments – Vs – Unfurnished Apartments

Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of living in a furnished apartment compared to an unfurnished apartment. Yes, it seems easy to get into a furnished apartment. All you have to do is unpack your bags and start living. On the other hand, with an unfurnished apartment, you start with a blank canvas and the first job is to mentally decorate the environment you are going to live in. Then proceed to the process of moving furniture to make your apartment a home.

As you can see, there are completely different approaches to settling in a furnished versus an unfurnished apartment, so let’s explore the pros and cons of both options. With an unfurnished apartment, the first thing you have to do is select the right neighborhood for you. Things you might consider are local crime rates, kid-friendly areas with good schools, proximity to shops, restaurants, and where you work. Once you find an unfurnished apartment, you will have a blank slate and will be alone from start to finish. The beginning of the process is the physical movement, the boxes, the unpacking, the work of carrying all your things from one place to another. Hopefully you will have engines to ease this burden, so you can move quickly to the interior design phase. If you already have furniture, the task is to design the new apartment around what you already have. Without a doubt, you may need to buy some new items, for example, if your miniature sofa is swallowing in your new oversized living room … it’s time for a new one. What if your less-than-lavish-sized room doesn’t fit the king-size bed you love, then you may have to downsize to a queen-size bed? You get the idea, you have to design something to refine what is comfortable in your new place. In addition to interior furnishings, there are items that you should have addressed before moving in, such as turning on the utilities, electricity, cable TV, Internet services, changing the water in your name, and getting your gas service.

Okay, now let’s explore what it takes to settle into a furnished apartment. Of course, selecting a neighborhood is the same process for both options, but with a furnished apartment there is no outlay on furniture or electronics, you don’t have to hire movers, there is no backbreaking work to move the furniture yourself. Rather, the main consideration will be to select a standard apartment rather than a luxury apartment. For example, both will have all the necessary furniture such as a bed, nightstand, dresser, dishes, cutlery, kitchen utensils, television, towels and bedding. However, an upgraded furnished apartment may have extras like ceiling fans, artwork, window shades, off-street parking, gated entrances, security cameras, washers and dryers, or a laundry room.

Moving into a furnished apartment is almost a complete turnkey operation, just bring your clothes and some supplies and start living. The downside to renting a furnished apartment is that the rent is 15-20% higher, you will likely have to pay more to bring a pet, there is limited space for the things you already own so you get stuck with existing decor and none of it is yours. Another downside is that you could lose part of your deposit if you break or damage something.

Moving is something you will likely do more than once in your life, so carefully consider your options at each stage of your life. Start with the simple options early in your career, especially if you haven’t settled into your dream job yet. As you refine your taste and collect more permanent belongings, move on to longer-term solutions. Know what your options are so that you can make an informed decision about what is best for you at each stage of your life.

I hope these tips help you or give you additional ideas to consider as you browse the pros and cons of furnished or unfurnished living.