Renting furniture versus buying furniture

In many cases it is very convenient to buy furniture, but there are some exceptions to this rule. For some situations, renting furniture is much more efficient and easier. But when do you opt for furniture rental and when do you proceed to an actual purchase? We are happy to explain the benefits of renting furniture versus those of buying furniture to you.

Renting furniture: a good alternative for buying furniture?

Of course we understand that in some cases it makes more sense to buy your furniture, for example if you have bought a home, which you are planning to enjoy for a long time. But when you only need your furniture for a shorter period of time, renting your complete interior can be quite ideal.  Unfortunately, people don' really consider this an easy way of furnishing their house yet, while there are tons of benefits of renting furniture for your temporary home on the short term and long term.

Is furniture rental suitable for you? 

Is renting furniture a good idea? Is it ‘cheaper’ than buying a complete interior? Well, as mentioned before, there are some specific situations in which it is a good idea to rent your furniture. For example:

  • When you are renting your home for a temporary period, for example when you are an expat, diplomat or in the military.
  • When you are moving to another country for a short period of time and want to make your home feel as comfortable as possible.
  • When you are a HR-manager that needs to arrange a home for a foreign employee.
  • When you are waiting for your own furniture to arrive (that is being shipped by boat f.e) and you want to enjoy your new home straight away.

In the cases above (and even more) it is very convenient to rent your furniture instead of buying it. Not only because it’s hassle-free, but also because of the budget and ecological footprint. Check out our blog about the advantages of furniture rental to learn more about these benefits.

Renting furniture for temporary housing solutions

Imaging moving to another country for all kinds of reasons; maybe you are an expat moving abroad for a while or you work in the military… When moving to another country for quite a short term, buying new furniture is not really convenient, neither is shipping your own furniture. Luckily, there are other ways to furnish your temporary home; renting a complete interior comes in handy when furnishing your home away from home. In these kind of situations, renting furniture is the better option compared to buying or shipping it.

When is it better to buy your furniture instead of renting it?

Renting your furniture for a temporary housing solution could be convenient, but when do you choose to buy your furniture then? Well, first of all: when none of the situations above are applicable to your situation. Buying furniture is something that you can see as definite - you want to enjoy your couch, table and chairs as long as possible. And even when you choose to move to another house or city: you want to take your interior with you. Most of all, when you buy your furniture, you want to invest in something that you can enjoy for a longer period of time. 

At In-Lease, we do not only offer renting formulas for furniture, we also provide the BUY formula. When looking for furnishment for an investment apartment or for your holiday home, our predefined interior packages could be suitable for you. Our different BUY packages allow you to completely furnish a second home, carefree and efficiently, with high-quality European furniture

Furniture rental for or all your needs and duration 

In-Lease offers various formulas and with these options we can meet all your needs. Our TEMP rental program is for short periods, from 4 to 12 weeks. Choose the items you need or go for one of our budget-friendly all-in-one packages per room. Through our RENT program you have access to a wide range of modern furniture. You rent per item or per room, for a minimum period of 4 months. This program can be easily adapted and the rental furniture is immediately available in our various warehouses. Can't find what you are looking for in our standard program? With our PLUS program, you can rent new furniture and appliances from more than 40 suppliers!

So, now we know in which situations it’s ideal to start renting your furniture and in which cases it’s a better idea to buy your interior. Whatever your reason is to rent your furniture, we are happy to help with tailor-made service. 

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