Posts Tagged ‘Executive Furniture Rentals’

Office Furniture Toronto: Reupholstering

Monday, October 11th, 2010

Most who are aware of the Executive Furniture Rentals brand know of us as a purveyor of office furniture in Toronto.  There’s a good reason for that: Office furniture, both as items to rent and as clearance sale material, is our bread and butter.  We do an excellent job supplying it, and that’s where we get a significant portion of our business.

However, we do more than just rent and sell office furniture.  We also provide home furniture solutions in both our

Though renting is our primary mode, we also, as previously mentioned, offer clearance furniture.  This is high quality furniture that has been employed in home staging or movie sets, and which is now on sale at discounted prices.  If you decide to buy clearance furniture through Executive Furniture Rentals, you can rest assured that you’ll have excellent products, purchased at fair prices, that will last you for years to come.

Periodically, we give tips about how to maintain furniture that you may have bought with us or that you have acquired from elsewhere.  Some of these furniture maintenance tips include how to clean wood, leather, or upholstered furniture.  These tips are great for everyday upkeep, such as when a guest spills something on your couch.

However, other times, accidents will occur that will cause more major damage the upholstery on a piece of furniture.  A tear in the fabric is one such symptom.  In particularly severe cases, the best route might be to reupholster furniture.  This might sound like a bit of work—and, indeed, it is—but when you’re dealing with a high quality piece of furniture, it might be worth the effort.  The link above points to an engaging article detailing how reupholstering high-quality furniture—furniture that is constructed well, not simply designed well—can make considerable “cents” in the long run.

Deals On Office Furniture In Toronto

Friday, September 17th, 2010

Purchasing brand new office furniture in Toronto can be incredibly expensive upfront. Switching up the cubicle systems in your office can make a huge difference in terms of improving the look and feel of your workspace. To modernize and update your office systems without breaking the bank, we recommend renting office furniture in Toronto. At Executive Furniture Rentals, we offer a variety of workstations and both interconnecting and free standing panels to get your space divvied up in style. Your employees will thank you, and so will your wallet!

We’ve blogged at length about the many financial benefits of renting office furniture in Toronto— renting calls for no down payments and can be appropriated as a deductible operations cost. Particularly when it comes to cubicle systems, you are sure to find that the quality and condition of used office furniture rental units is absolutely comparable to that of brand new office furniture. That’s because office furniture systems don’t take the same kind of wear and tear that, for example, used clothing or a used car have taken. As an individual in the market for office furniture in Toronto, you will look at the same considerations whether you’re looking at new cubicles or rentals. The durability, design and overall quality of these systems should meet or exceed your high standards in either case.

In our inventory of office furniture in Toronto, we proudly feature rental work stations by the venerable Herman Miller. This esteemed manufacturer is credited with actually inventing the cubicle! The office system was designed to provide an improved your work environment and consequently, increased productivity. We also proudly rent various other great options for office furniture in Toronto that come from brands with strong reputations for consistent quality and aesthetics, such as our Steelcase workstation and AIS “M-wall” system.

And as always, you can expect the top-notch customer service that we stand for here at Executive Furniture Rentals, no matter which of our services you require. Beyond office furniture in Toronto, we offer other useful services including custom corporate housing and special event furnishings for your most important meetings and seminars in the office. Looking for something a little closer to home? We also rent out a wide selection of home furniture in Toronto, which is perfect if you are planning a move or have recently relocated.

Let the Hunt Begin!

Friday, September 17th, 2010

Garage Sale Sept 25-26th

One of the best “highs” is to find that right piece of home or office furniture at a fraction of the original price. This autumn, Executive Furniture Rentals will be having a massive sale of excess inventory. It will be held at our secondary warehouse at 900 Caledonia Road. (south of Lawrence. At the end of Glencairn) It will only be open on certain week ends. The first sale will be on Saturday , September 25 and Sunday September 26.

The advantages of buying pre-owned/rented is you are only paying the depreciated value. Like a car, once that desk or sofa is used, even for 5 minutes, the monetary value plummets. From bedroom sets to boardrooms, thousands of dollars can be saved for the hunter who enjoys the sport of “find n’ save”.

Furniture rental companies can offer an array of savings on furniture returned from home staging (leather is always popular) and special office projects. For example, we were involved in a large swing space project with over 250 five drawer lateral file cabinets, originally bought new. They were returned in excellent condition. Our original costs was  $605. We sold them for only $195—a savings of 68% off wholesale price!

You are invited to share the savings. Please take advantage of the gift attached to enjoy even further discounts. All prices of pre-rented and new products will be below our original (wholesale) costs. Let the hunt begin!

Office Furniture in Toronto and Beyond

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010

For over 50 years, Executive Furniture Rentals has provided office furniture in Toronto under customizable lease agreements for the ultimate convenience and cost-efficiency. We are proud to have expanded into a customer service company with a dynamic inventory of the best office furniture in Toronto. Beyond our fantastic choices for the office, home and special event furnishing, we guarantee delivery and installation by our experienced crew on your terms.

In 2003, we were asked to join the CORT Global Furniture Rental Network as the official Canadian service provider for CORT Furniture.  The Global Furniture Rental Network is a convenient one-stop shop that connects customers with quality office furniture rental services in various destinations worldwide.It makes even the bulkiest transitions, such as an employer relocating multiple employees and their families, as smooth as possible.

One  central point of contact coordinates each customer’s furniture rental needs globally. Our own reach now extends to accommodate relocating individuals and corporations nationwide and in 50 countries. Executive Furniture Rentals generally supplies the southern Ontario corridor, including Windsor, London, Kingston, Ottawa and Montreal. We are also able to coordinate short or long-term rentals in Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Winnipeg and Halifax.

Furniture rental is commonly viewed as a very temporary solution, but our long-term leasing program makes sense for acquiring high-quality office furniture in Toronto and beyond. Our pricing rates are based on the length of your rental and the value of each furniture piece. The longer your leasing period, the smaller your rental payments. If you choose to renew a lease, the items will be discounted and pro-rated accordingly.

More and more companies are seeing the value in renting office furniture in Toronto, as many office furniture staples depreciate in value over time. By appropriating your rental payments as an operational cost, you free up capital to invest in other areas of your business that will encourage growth. Our leasing program allows for 100% financing on office furniture in Toronto, so there is no down payment and no need to prepay federal and provincial taxes.

Office Furniture in Toronto: An Ideal Solution

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

No matter the reason your company is looking for office furniture in Toronto, be it moving locations, redesigning a renovated office or otherwise, Executive Furniture Rentals can provide the ideal solution. Renting office furniture in Toronto provides a host of benefits and is on-trend with corporate practices in these fast times.

The number one benefit of renting office furniture in Toronto is that it conserves capital, which typically gets tied up when you opt to buy furniture instead. Because renting requires no down payment, rental payments can be classified as a business operating expense, as opposed to an investment like bought furniture. As a result, your furniture costs are completely deductible and can be financed monthly. When you buy furniture, the expense is capitalized over the lifetime of the piece, and you must also account for depreciation when calculating value.

Furthermore, renting office furniture in Toronto is a great way to accommodate your evolving business. You may be unable to project what your office’s furnishing needs will be in five or ten years. But with renting, simply let us know what you need right now and how long you’ll likely need it. Our office furniture rental terms are flexible, allowing you to extend the contract or apply rental payments toward purchasing the furniture. Just want to get rid of it at the end of the contract? There is no need to worry about liquidating or storing old furniture when you rent— simply return it.

Executive Furniture Rentals remains on top of corporate furnishing trends, to ensure that our services and inventory are current and consistently excellent. Customer-oriented service and professionalism make the difference when you rent office furniture in Toronto with us.

Rent Office Furniture in Toronto

Tuesday, August 17th, 2010

With all the choices out there for buying or renting office furniture in Toronto, it can be overwhelming to decide which service to trust. At Executive Furniture Rentals, we are all about direct and honest interaction with customers. Whether you visit our Toronto showroom or work with us via Web or phone from one of the 50-plus countries we are able to serve as members of the CORT Global Network, expect upfront service and quality products at fair prices.

Executive Furniture Rentals offers customized packages to suit your specific needs and budget for office furniture in Toronto. Short or longterm renting is available, as well as strategic lease-to-purchase programs that are ideal for growing companies. The convenience and monthly capital savings of office furniture rental are significant. With the money your business will save by renting office furniture in Toronto, you are enabled to direct your finances elsewhere and even invest in new projects.

Buying office furniture in Toronto can be wise in certain scenarios, such as when an item will appreciate in value over time. But for many of your corporate furnishing needs, renting is the cost-effective choice. It’s also ideal for transitional situations in your office, such as furnishing “swing space” during renovations to your main office, supporting a temporary staff team, or office staging for real estate sales. Already bought office furniture in Toronto, but the delivery is delayed? Hosting a special event or seminar? Office furniture rental is right for you.

Keep us in mind for all of your home and office furnishing needs, as we also provide home furniture in Toronto and custom corporate housing for your expanding business.

Cleaning Wood Furniture

Wednesday, August 11th, 2010

As the ultimate destination for Toronto furniture rental solutions, we here at Executive Furniture Rentals know a thing or two about furniture.  After all, our organization has roots in the Canadian furniture rental industry that are over half a century old, when Arthur Miller founded Canadian Furniture Leasing to provide affordable home furniture to those with no credit to veterans of World War II.  From those humble origins a lifetime ago, we’ve expanded to our current capacity, and we’ve picked up a fair amount of wisdom—especially about furniture—along the way.

In the past, we’ve given tips or advice about furniture-related tasks, such as cleaning leather furniture.  This time out, we’re going to take a similar route and give advice on cleaning wood furniture.

Cleaning wood furniture can take several forms as it depends largely on how the wood is finished.  Painted, oiled, polished, or unfinished wood surfaces all require different treatments in order to ensure an optimal cleanse.  The good news is that, unlike leather furniture, wood products can be protected a little bit more easily, and caring for them makes cleaning wood furniture that much simpler.

Ways you can protect your wood pieces include keeping them out of direct sunlight or away from areas that experience dramatic temperature or humidity swings.  This will keep the wood’s integrity stronger, which will make it less likely to become fibrous or cracked.  Fibrous or cracked woods are more susceptible to staining.

If the furniture is treated with an oil, wipe it clean daily to remove dust.  Using a store-bought furniture oil can restore natural luster and provide as a protectant against stains.  For painted wood furniture, clean with a damp sponge that has been wrung out for smudges.  Alternately, use a dry cloth for routine maintenance.

Ultimately, cleaning wood furniture is a piece-by-piece affair.  Don’t be afraid to consult the manufacturer’s guide to determine exactly how to clean your furniture.

Home Staging Questions to Ask

Thursday, August 5th, 2010

home staging torontoHome staging is a rapidly growing field within the real estate industry. Formerly reserved for an extreme case that needed major sprucing up (what some real estate agents might refer to as a “project”), home staging is now a viable and accepted option for virtually any home or office on the market today.  There’s a good reason why, too: Home staging, and the people who do it well, can bring wonderful results, accentuating the positive features of a property on the market while simultaneously minimizing the impact of a space’s weaker points.

The question, however, is this: Who does do it well, and how can you find that out?  We found an excellent home staging article while browsing around the internet, reading up on industry news and publications.  It lists some questions that you might want to consider asking a prospective home stager when you first contact them.  We think that some of these are good to keep in mind.

Basically, hiring a home stager is like hiring any specialist to do work for you.  You’ll want to do  your homework, especially if their expertise falls outside what you can typically claim.  Asking questions, then, is a wonderfully simple way to determine what kind of service you can expect.  You can determine what sort of experience your stager has had by asking for references or a portfolio.  You can get a decent indicator of the quality of the home stager by asking how long properties they’ve staged usually take to sell.  Want to figure out what sort of style the stager will employ?  Simply ask!

Looking to sell a home or office in the Toronto area?  Contact us at Executive Furniture Rentals!  We’ll be glad to put our proven expertise in home staging to work to help you get an excellent price from your property in a reasonable time period.  And don’t  forget—we have a whole host of other excellent products and services available, including some of the best office furniture in Toronto!

Corporate Housing A La Carte!

Thursday, July 29th, 2010

corporate housing torontoIn today’s fast-paced environment we are accustomed to multiple options so we choose what we need, when we need it. Our Custom Corporate Housing Programme (CCHP) is a flexible effective solution to corporate housing for stays of 12 months or more. Budget is everything and CCHP helps you save money and stay within your budget.

CCHP is simple. It is a menu of choices specifically designed for budgets that are less than what the major corporate housing providers can offer, yet you have the freedom to choose what is essential and what is not.

For example, you may be able to find an unfurnished condo or home, then call us to provide home furniture, bedding, kitchenware, or even require us to arrange high speed Internet, phone, cable and housekeeping. Combine the two bills and you may end up with a 20% – 30% savings compared with a similar furnished suite/home in the same building or neighborhood. Just want to rent furniture, only? The savings is even greater. Do you want us to property manage the suite, to create one bill? We can do that.

Discover how Executive’s CCHP can trim your temporary relocation budget. Call me personally to chat about the possibilities.

Have Your Walls and Move Them Too

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

Yes, there is a better solution than drywall.

Moveable walls prove to be economical, flexible, quicker to install, eco-friendly, making building permits for walls obsolete and at the same time may contribute LEED points to your project certification.

Furthermore, the acoustic rating allows isolation of private work spaces. The best part is, if your company decides to relocate or re-configure….no problem, just re-install your walls!

But what is the cost?

Moveable walls come at a similar cost to dry wall construction. However, there is less mess. Most importantly, it can become either an asset by purchasing, 100% tax deductible by leasing, or provide immense flexibility by renting.

Allow my team to further explain the benefits of moveable walls, either to buy, lease or rent. Don’t let interior walls become your problem, let it become your advantage!

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