The Toronto Sun ran a furniture rental article about our sale and titled it “Buy a Chair a Celebrity Sat In.”  It’s true!  Since our Annual Clearance Sale features pieces of furniture used on movie sets, in home staging, and on movie sets, there’s a chance (however slim) that a piece you buy has been sat in or otherwise used by a notable figure!  Now’s your chance to buy memorabilia.

Of course, another reason to buy furniture from our Annual Clearance Sale is to take advantage of excellent deals on barely-used furniture.  Call us boring, but we think that the most exciting part about the chairs  used in the G20 summit that we’re selling for $99 is, well, that we’re selling them for $99.  And that’s just indicative of the sort of deals you’ll be able to find there.  Trust us when we say it’s worth your while to stop by, especially if you’re looking for home or office furniture.

Good enough for state dignitaries, good enough for us: That’s the Executive Furniture Rentals motto!  Well, not really, but it’s certainly a sentiment we can get behind.

As the leader of office furniture in Toronto, we’re proud of our selection, much of which will be on display this weekend.  If you’re looking for something other than office furniture in Toronto, check out our other services, all of which are tailored to making relocation simpler and easier.  In addition to office furniture in Toronto, our suite of services include home furniture rental, custom corporate housing, home staging in Toronto, and special events furnishings.  We’re also proud members of CORT Furniture’s global network, which has your furniture rental needs covered from Andorra to Venezuela.

The phrase is commonly used.  It’s appended to the collections of a host of furniture stores in a way that telegraphs cutting-edge quality and unique styles.  This definition of contemporary furniture suggests that contemporary furniture is designer-driven, arty, and high-end.  It’s made for consumption by discerning folk with deep pockets.  In this sense, “contemporary” is an extension of the art term “modern,” which means it’s related to the hallmarks of modern art.

While this categorization of contemporary furniture certainly holds, there’s another, more commonplace definition in which the term refers to any furniture made that doesn’t appear to be part of a period style.  It’s furniture that looks, to our eyes, more or less “normal.”  In this sense, “contemporary” refers to the time in which the furniture was made, which is, more or less, now.  The furniture looks “normal” to us because it was made with the general public’s current (or “contemporary”) tastes and desires in mind.  This is why furniture that was contemporary 50 years ago is evocative of a different time and place to us today.

With our extensive selection of stylings for both home and office, Executive Furniture Rental has plenty of furniture that can fit either definition of “contemporary furniture.”  From impeccably designed, thoughtfully rendered pieces to everyday, utilitarian items, we have all your Toronto furniture rental needs.

Whether you’re looking for office furniture in Toronto, home furniture in Toronto, or a more specialized service like special events planning or home staging in Toronto, know that we at Executive Furniture Rentals are uniquely equipped to provide you with exactly what you’re looking for.  Contact us today to learn more about what we can do for you.

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.

Home staging

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!

Home staging refers to the process of temporarily and strategically furnishing a space when showing it for resale.  The goal is to accentuate the positive features of a space, as well as to illustrate the possibilities of the layout of a particular home or office.  Home staging, when done well, can transform any space from an interchangeable, empty room into an inviting, welcoming area.  What’s more, it doesn’t interfere with any moving schedule you might have.  You can pack up whatever furniture and decor you’re planning on taking without worrying about showing an empty place to prospective buyers if you’re planning on staging your property.

Home staging might sound like a very straightforward process in which someone simply rents furniture and sticks it in an empty space.  It might come as a surprise, then, to know that home staging is actually a rather delicate and complex process.  Balances need to be struck.  Too little furniture, and a space looks awkwardly empty.  Too much, and it looks cluttered.  The best home stagers put a significant amount of effort into their work, almost as though they were decorating their own home, and their results reflect that commitment.  We are pleased to provide you with recommendations for a number of home stagers in the Toronto area upon request.

We bring the same dedication to excellent service to this new and burgeoning field as we do with our many other endeavors, which include renting home and office furniture in Toronto.  After all, as the premier destination for furniture for hire in this fine city, we have a reputation to hold up.  Contact us today to learn more about our wide range of services.

To polish off any room, shop our inventory of home accessories online. It features modern choices such as the silver-leafed triangle table lamp, topped with an off-white drum shade. For a more classically styled option, we offer our basic pewter lamp with a clean and crisp design. When it comes to floor lamps, one favorite is the New Age collection piece with a distressed golden brown shade topping an intricate pewter stand.

Another great idea in home accessories is the storage ottoman or bench. The espresso-colored faux leather rectangular ottoman features an interesting baseball stitching pattern and is a regal choice for your temporary home.

Know that our home accessories choices are just one element of our total home furniture rental solutions. Be sure to follow our offerings in dining room furniture and home staging support for the Toronto area. Our home staging experts maximize the look and feel of your home to prospective buyers by carefully choosing the furniture and home accessories pieces from our extensive stock to ideally work in your space. It makes a world of a difference to buyers, who are hoping to visualize your property as a true home and become inspired by the space.

No matter what your needs or budget may be, the home accessories and furnishing solutions we offer at Executive Furniture Rentals will fulfill your needs. To get started, contact us today or visit our Toronto showroom.

As a furniture rental company, I am finding more opportunities to provide turn-key housing solutions to temporarily relocated employees by contracting or referring home stagers to plan and prepare corporate houses and suites. Companies who rent furniture as a housing option are beginning to demand the suite (or house) be completely ready for the employee to move in: furniture planned; kitchen; bath; bedrooms and linen all organized; and the house has become a home.

I truly enjoy providing a custom corporate residence option. The economic benefits for companies are immeasurable from a cost benefit analysis to instant employee productivity. When asked, in my mind there is no better qualified person to provide a decorative, budget conscious solution than the professional home stager.

A friend recently forwarded us an interesting article in Palm Springs, California’s Desert Sun newspaper, in which expert Kenn Cross offers tips to help homeowners sell their property. “This is a very completive market and homes no longer sell themselves,” writes Cross. “A Realtor can use every resource under the sun to market a home, but it is up to the homeowner to prepare the house to be sold.”

Cross’ tips for homeowners are simple, and he reminds everyone that even though completing the tips is easy and will help a home shine, there’s always room for improvement. First on the list? Fragrance. According to the writer, small diffuser bottles can help cover up not-so-pleasant smells from pets, cigarette smoke or just that “old house” smell. He also recommends paying attention to your windows: Clean them and use window treatments. And instead of personal art on the walls, hang mirrors to “increase the perceived size of the space” and “help potential buyers visualize themselves in your home.”

Personal photos are a no-no as well, as they can make potential buyers feel like they’re taking over someone’s house, according to Cross. Don’t forget to clean —  even baseboards, ceiling fans and under furniture — and de-clutter. Too much furniture in rooms and too many clothes in closets doesn’t look good. This is where home staging can really help. The writer didn’t mention it, but we feel home staging is a smart, efficient way to make sure you not only have the right amount of furniture in your home, but that your home looks as attractive as possible.

Our Toronto home staging services at Executive Furniture Rentals are easy and affordable. We have experts who can help you determine exactly what you need for your home and where it should be placed. We’d love to help you sell your Toronto home — contact us online or call us at (416) 785-0932 to get started. Additionally, we offer an amazing selection of Toronto used furniture and office furniture.

One of our favorite quotes from the article is this one: “If the furnishings are done in good taste and are gender-neutral, I think that when someone walks in they already feel like it’s a home versus just an empty shell.” This is a great point. If a person can see himself at home in a space they’re considering, they’re more likely to rent it or buy it.

Though the article focuses quite a bit on landlords who rent apartments furnished with their own extra furniture (this saves them the trouble of moving it or storing it), they mention the benefits of home staging: “We have showed our furnished properties to renters who have their own furniture and I think it just helps sell the space because … it’s staged.”

Consider Home Staging

Whether you’re trying to rent or sell your home, consider home staging. It’s easy and affordable, and it could pay off greatly if your property rents or sells much more quickly than if it were empty. Businesses like Executive Furniture Rentals make furniture rental for home staging a breeze. We’re proud to offer fantastic looking, quality furniture that will make your home sparkle. We have everything from bedroom sets to sofas to dining room tables and even home office furniture.

Stop by our Toronto furniture showroom, contact us online or call us for more information:(416) 785-0932 in Toronto, or 1 (800) 618-1733 toll-free. And if you’re looking for Toronto used furniture, we have that, too!

The present home staging phenomenon is so successful because it works. Fact: homes sell faster when staged.

Having completed the worst property market in a decade (2009), the need for commercial staging becomes a very useful marketing option. By enhancing the office space, prospective tenants can visualize how the space can work for their corporate needs.

Renting office furniture for private offices, reception or even workstation bullpens can easily be achieved on a temporary basis. As a side benefit, property managers can use the staged interiors as “Ready Offices” that can be rented with the property. Furthermore, custom requirements can be achieved within very short notice.

Commercial staging is truly an opportunity for designers, property managers, real estate and furniture rental companies to partner their expertise as they have done so successfully with the residential market.

Call me: (416) 785-0932. I would enjoy the opportunity to help plan your new marketing strategy!