Custom furniture in a rented apartment - Is it worth it?
Have you looked at home decor magazines and fallen in love with custom furniture? Come with us and we'll tell you all about it - and tell you if it's worth investing in custom furniture if you live in a rented apartment !
Custom furniture is ideal for organizing both small and large properties . Discreet and versatile, this furniture is practical and ideal for those who want to make the most of every space in their home.
Nowadays, there is custom furniture for different areas – from the living room to bathrooms and service areas, not limited to decorating bedrooms .
These practical and versatile structures are essential in current times with home office and homeschooling as they meet the basic functionalities of work and study.
Now, check out some tips that the Izymob team has prepared to keep in mind before choosing and ordering your custom furniture.
Planning
To purchase custom-made furniture, the ideal is to plan what you want for the space. There are countless models, styles and concepts that you should take into account. Whether you want to create functional spaces or more intimate atmospheres, custom-made furniture can meet this need well.
Analyze the needs of those who live with you or who will use the room where the furniture will be located the most. Always remember to optimize the space in relation to what you intend to install so as not to saturate the room, making it heavy.
Custom furniture quote
Custom furniture can be cost-effective if you know what you really need and get a quote. Get quotes from two or three places and analyze what each company has to offer.
Talk to salespeople, listen to their suggestions and be sure to research new trends and ideas to create the most modern and practical space possible.
Investment
Custom furniture is not that expensive, but it is a considerable investment in your comfort and well-being. Therefore, everything should be decided beforehand with the family so that its installation is satisfactory to everyone.
For modest budgets, it is best to make these investments gradually, opting for parts of the property that are more important.
Colors and textures
For properties where the rooms are used daily for work and leisure, it is suggested that furniture in light colors and cleaner shapes be chosen, which can be easily converted into spaces for work and study. Opt for reversible furniture and closets.
These pieces of furniture can combine productivity during the day and become cozy environments at night simply by changing the lighting in the rooms.
MDF furniture
MDF furniture has been well accepted in the market. Medium density fiberboard has been the most widely used material for making these pieces due to its strength, durability and variety of patterns.
Sliding doors
When designing custom furniture, especially for small areas, opt for sliding doors and light colors. Especially if it is for a child's room, the furniture should be comfortable and safe to avoid accidents with open door handles and corners.
Custom furniture in rented apartments
Now that you know everything about custom furniture, the main question is: is it worth buying custom furniture in rented apartments? Obviously, when you live in a rental property, many of your daily needs arise in the same way as if the property were really yours, but the answer is:
It depends.
You should ask yourself some questions to define this:
- Do I intend to continue living here in the long term?
- Is the cost-benefit worth it?
Some items, even if they are planned, can eventually be used in multiple layouts or apartments in case of a move - loose furniture such as chairs and racks, shelves and even some kitchen wall cabinets! Now built-in cabinets in bedrooms or kitchen and bathroom sink countertops can be more difficult.
With that in mind, the next step is:
Talk to your landlord
And if you want to install custom furniture in the apartment you live in, you may be wondering, but can the owner reimburse me at the end of the contract?
Well, the owner has no obligation to refund this amount. It is not a rule. The Tenancy Law (8.245/91), which governs rental contracts , provides that the tenant is required to return the property, at the end of the lease, in the same condition in which it was received.
As we said, the landlord is not obliged to reimburse the tenant for the amount invested. This is because installing custom furniture is not considered necessary. The landlord may even require you to pay an additional cost by removing everything that was installed! That is why talking to the landlord is always essential!
Negotiating with the Landlord
Our tip is that before making any investment in the property, especially custom furniture, it is important to talk to the owner.
One possible negotiation would be to discount the investment value in small installments throughout the rental contract.
There are cases where landlords may even agree to make the investment, given that these pieces of furniture can bring a good increase in the value of the apartment - but this depends a lot on the owner's financial situation and their current life situation.
This negotiation has a greater chance of being favorable to the tenant if it takes place before the contract is even signed - a time when there may be more flexibility in negotiation as everyone has something to gain.
Renting the Furnished Apartment
Another way to have a lot of custom furniture is to rent a furnished apartment. The cost of renting is generally higher. But if you consider that a custom closet can cost up to R$5,000, it is sometimes worth it. It can be a good alternative to enjoy all the benefits of custom furniture in a rented apartment without having to invest a lot in an apartment that is not yours.
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