If you are looking for a convenient move and have a lot of money, furnished apartments may be the right option to choose. There are two different types of furnished apartments. One is a fully furnished apartment and the other is a partially furnished apartment.
Each of these types of apartments have their merits and their downsides. Here is our comparison of fully furnished and partially furnished apartments.
Kinds of Furnishings
Fully Furnished Apartment
A fully furnished apartment will have everything in place for you. Whether we are talking about smart home technology or furniture, the furnishings are taken care of right down to providing a full set of silverware and glassware.
While fully furnished apartments will provide everything for you, it does not allow for your tastes. The style of bed or furniture is what you get and, aside from small furniture you may have, you can’t change it without buying a new one and effectively giving it to the landlord.
Partially Furnished Apartment
A partially furnished apartment will usually include things such as a fully fitted kitchen and a designated laundry room. They will not, however, include furniture, areas rugs, and other apartment necessities of that nature.
While partially furnished apartments will provide only a few features for you, you will have to pay more for moving costs. And since moving costs are usually done by weight, this means that the weight of your bed, dresser, and so on will cost you money.
Amount of Rent
Fully Furnished Apartments
A fully furnished apartment will cost a lot of money. This is because the price of your bed, appliances, etc. are already included in the rent. It also means that the landlord will be responsible for maintaining some of this furniture, so read your lease carefully to find out which piece of furniture are covered. All of this adds up to costing more money that the average apartment.
Partially Furnished Apartments
The rent of a partially furnished apartment will cost more than the average unfurnished apartment. This is because the price of whatever the landlord gives you is already included in your rent. You will also have to pay more in moving costs to move in, so if cost is a problem, a fully furnished apartment is the winner in this category.
Reserved Rooms
Fully Furnished Apartments
Fully furnished apartments will likely have two, maybe three rooms that are reserved for other purposes. It will have a laundry room, which will have the laundry appliances included; it will have a storage room, which will likely have shelving units in it; and, in fancier apartments, it will have a maid’s room, which will also be furnished.
Partially Furnished Apartments
Partially furnished apartments will likely have one, maybe two rooms that are reserved for other purposes. It will have a laundry room, which may or may not have the laundry appliances included; it will also have a storage room, which may or may not have the shelving units included.
In this case, this really depends on your matter of preference. If you do not need to have three reserved rooms, or it would be too much for you to maintain, having a smaller number of designated rooms might make more sense.
Likewise, if you have a large family and will need extra storage space and a room designated for cleaning equipment, a fully furnished apartment may make much more sense. It all depends on your situation.
Conclusion
Both partially and fully furnished apartments have their advantages and disadvantages. In terms of overall cost, a fully furnished apartment is the most optimal. However, in terms of reserved rooms and the furnishings provided, they are about even.
Fully furnished apartments require you to take what furniture is there and sell or discard your old furniture and allow for zero flexibility. On the other hand, partially furnished apartments allow for you to bring in your own furniture and allow for more flexibility.
Whatever you choose, you are now informed enough to decide between fully furnished apartments and partially furnished ones.