You will need to do plenty of research before you think about buying that very first piece. Think of it as a major homework assignment, three steps to finding the furniture you need.
First comes lesson one. After you’ve found the rental of your dreams, or the one you’re able to afford, take measurements and write them down. Don’t simplify. You want these measurements to be as precise and detailed as possible. If you can, draw out a floor plan of the flat and note windows, doors, closets and other permanent fixtures. Before you buy apartment furniture, you’ll need to be sure it will fit.
Size is important for furnishing a small apartment or condominium. Style, however, is also a concern. Think of this as lesson II of your homework. Remember, you want to avoid large prints and overly loud colors, or bulky objects that will only make the space look smaller and over crowded. Look through some design books or consult some of the better magazines featuring decorative ideas.
Lesson three involves finances. The buy-now-pay-later plan sounds great, but you might not want to get locked a five year loan when you buy apartment furniture you’ll only be using for a year. Figure out your base-line budget, add a very little wiggle room, and lesson three is over. That means, you’re done, homework is over and you are ready to shop.
Doing your research beforehand will really pay off, and after, it won’t matter if you shop at the Mall, a local discount house or on the Internet. Having your size, your decorative style and your budget mapped out will make finding the best possible furniture for your apartment easy. Better yet, it will fit, look good and you’ll be able to afford it!
