So, the hustle and bustle of choosing a rented apartment and moving have finally subsided. But here one more problem arises: how to furnish it?

First of all, be sure to decide whether you will take the purchased furniture with you after the end of the rental period. This will be one of the determining factors in the choice. In order to furnish an empty apartment, a kitchen set, a dining table with a set of chairs or stools, a sofa or bed, and a wardrobe or dressing rack are enough for you. Depending on your lifestyle, a desk and a comfortable office chair may be added to this list.

If you are looking for furniture for a bedroom or living room, look at the sofa, which takes up very little space when folded. If after the move you leave the furniture to the landlord, think about a bed with a pull-out section for storing beddings. This will allow not only to conveniently organize the space and keep all the necessary accessories at hand but also unload the shelves of the closet or drawers, making room for clothes or other things.

In the kitchen, it is better to choose folding tables or cabinets with pull-out parts to expand the work surface. Many modern alternatives to ancient three-winged tables can be found in stores today, which, even when folded, seem incredibly unwieldy.

Before buying chairs and armchairs, you should, just in case, make a couple of measurements. Where exactly do you want to put the stool? Will the chair fit exactly into the corner? Take the time to choose seats in advance and add 4-5 inches to the size of the seat when calculating so that you can sit comfortably and your knees do not rest against the wall. Pay attention to the folding chairs with a frame: their low weight will save you from problems with their transportation in the future.

A wardrobe with a pull-out ironing board, a folding vertical rack for hangers, a table with the ability to change the height of the surface – before this could be seen in science fiction films, but the modern furniture market offers a huge selection of such “transformers”. Even if the problem of free space is not so acute in a rented apartment, you will simply save money and space during transportation.
For a long time, there have been cabinets-constructors made of light materials on the market, which are a frame and a set of racks and shelves that can be organized in any convenient way. These cabinets are easy to assemble, easy to keep clean, and rearrangement in an apartment is no longer difficult due to their low weight.

Even if the apartment is decorated in bright or specific colors, and you leave the furniture when you move, refrain from buying items of flashy colors or with overly original prints. Buying furniture in a rented apartment allows you to bring your vision and make the living space more comfortable for you. Choose more neutral options that will easily fit into the new interior in the future. Give preference to versatile colors and shades. The ultra-modern design of a table or cabinet is unlikely to fit into an outdated renovation, just as bulky chairs will look strange in a light place. Find a balance between your sense of beauty and the environment you already have.

The most controversial factor. Is it worth buying expensive furniture if, after a year or two, you might leave it in a rented apartment? Of course, it is worth spending money, at least on the decoration of the bedroom. If you throw out an inexpensive table without regrets when you move, then an insufficiently comfortable bed can spoil your mood for a long time and give you a lot of sleepless nights. A good option to save money is to purchase an inexpensive bed frame (preferably with additional space at the bottom or sides) and a high-quality mattress with orthopedic pillows to it. When you move, you can leave a heavy foundation in your old apartment without regrets, or simply get rid of it.

In the modern furniture market, there are many offers of “student” furniture, as manufacturers call it. It is distinguished by its mobility and ease of assembly, low price, and fairly neutral designs. It is not necessary to buy an expensive wall to regret leaving it later or worry about long transportation. You should not save on a bed, sofa, armchairs – those items on the quality of which your comfort directly depends.

When choosing furniture for a rented apartment, be guided not only by your financial capabilities and logic but also by personal preferences.

If there is furniture in a rented apartment, but you want to dilute the interior, take a closer look at the decor elements, accessories, rugs, and other minor trifles. Decorate the walls with pictures or photo frames. Glue wall murals or posters to hide old colors or damaged wallpapers. Change the upholstery on the furniture, cover the chair with a blanket of your favorite color, choose ornaments and shapes that are pleasing to you. Get a set of dishes that you will enjoy eating from. So you can change the interior of a rented apartment beyond recognition, avoiding large expenses on new furniture.

If at the end of the rent you leave new furniture in your old apartment, there are inexpensive, durable, solid options for you. If you plan to take what you bought with you, pay attention to the weight, size, design versatility, and ease of assembly. You will like the wardrobes, multifunctional tables, etc., which will help save space in the apartment and efforts when moving.

Choose furniture as if you will use it all your life, but keep in mind that in a year you may have to leave. So you furnish your new temporary home with items that will bring you not only benefits but also a sense of comfort.