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Furnishing a buy-to-let in Sofia!
The ground rules for renovating for successful tenanting of a residential rental property are space-light-neutral-accessorise!:
Space = value: Creating the illusion of more space (hence more rental income compared to similar apartments) is based on choosing lighter space enhancing tones for paint and flooring and even the kitchen which enhance rather than detract from the sense of space. Let’s face it most developers tend to maximise the so called ‘common areas’ and your average 120 m2 2 bed apartment is then in real terms more like 95 m2 of habitable space. Obviously with such a relatively limited amount of space you do not want to crowd the apartment with heavy dark or traditional style furnishing which may detract from the illusion of space that you are trying to create. It is a highly competitive business especially after the building boom so every small advantage you can get at design stage will help to differentiate your product i.e. your apartment at point of ‘sale’ i.e. renting to a potential tenant. If with these 4 simple steps you can create the illusion of having 10% more space than is physically there then your apartment will be chosen against a similar apartment which again on paper is offering the same or similar living space. To create this sense of space I advise knocking out as many unnecessary partition walls as possible to open up the property to allow natural light and movement and communication with the person cooking in the kitchen transforming it into a shared social activity rather than a solitary experience. Of course you have to weigh this against the odour from the kitchen which will then spread around the apartment. However with modern strong extractor hoods (absorbatori) you resolve most of this issue and in any case with hectic modern lifestyles many people nowadays whether you like it or not microwave their food or simply cook a quick snack or re-heat a takeaway, this is the hard reality of modern living! The strategic use of mirrors is also as I am sure you are aware key to creating the illusion of space. Regarding furnishing space is created by choosing glass tables over heavy wood items as it is all about allowing the onlooker’s eye to travel around the room without obstruction giving this valuable sensation of space that you need for optimum rental. The other area that affects space impression is the choice of flooring polished tiles reflect back the light, whilst lighter parquet floors also create a sense of space especially classical styles with a modern twist such as bleached oak laminate flooring. Regarding the skirting the eye should be allowed again to travel to infinity without obstruction through the wall so a trick here is to make the skirting the same colour as the wall not the floor, yes I know it is counter-intuitive but believe me it works! For wall paints light yellow/primrose is good for bedrooms cosy and fresh at the same time with green undertones to reflect back light and give a sensation of space. Very pale green is space enhancing as is very pale mauve/salmon (NOT PINK!), even the lightest of biscuit or browns can accent a specific wall for detail. The best colour for enhancing space is a very light grey almost but NOT WHITE as this rather like URULU (Ayers Rock in Australia) then allows external light to penetrate the surface of the paint then reflect back so that the walls then take on a life of their own at different times of the day reflecting back the shade and light from the source of natural light. However I heard you today with Maria and you have good ideas for the paint colours so this is obviously one of your strong points where you have a clear vision.

Light = space: More lights are better than less lights it is an affordable way of zoning a property especially when it is open plan and gives a cost effective sense of luxury to the future tenant, for this it is always good to have a zone where there is a dimmer switch to allow the occupants to change the mood of their environment. Light also refers to light tones for paint and flooring and furnishing. One trick taught to me by an architect who rented out her London property to tennis stars is to have a cream or White leather sofa s a feature in the property, don’t ask me why but it works when attracting the all important tenant you seek! Many of the furnishing and finishing points such as use of mirrors and polished Gres tiles is also mentioned in the section above. Breaking down partition walls internally also allows light to filter through the property. Darker floor & wall finishing and furnishing is OK for rental but only in large apartments with high ceiling s and lots of natural light where they will not dominate or cramp the available space but rather enhance it by making it on a more human scale. So I would recommend this for apartments with over 150 m2 in livable space where you do not face the challenge of making the property feel bigger than it really is to compensate for the size.

Neutral = mass appeal:
Tenants do not need or want to feel that your style or anybody Else’s for that matter has been imposed on them. Having neutral coordinated tones throughout the apartment helps to allow the prospective tenant to imagine living there and bringing their own accessories paintings and personal possessions into the space to make it their own. Rather than restricting and limiting your options you want to appeal to the most people possible whilst offending the least possible this is where the neutral element comes into it’s own. It may seem bland and boring not cosy or unappealing to you or I but let’s face it we are not going to live there it is a rental property a rental unit a retail business commodity that you want maximum ROI on as a result!

Accessorise:
This is another reason to avoid the heavy cosy so called ‘oyutno’ style so favoured by local designers and property owners seeking international and executive tenants for their rental property. You can always accessorise with cushions and the odd painting on the wall or a small carpet under the coffee table or curtains etc… to give the place character if you are afraid that so much light and neutral leaves the place feeling sterile believe me this is far from my intentions as you can see by an apartment I bought, gutted and renovated from a shell to a luxury hi-end property in 3-4 months when I first came to BG. It is only 111 m2 but it feels like many properties of 140 m2 due to the design focused on open spaces, neutral tones, accent colours and light space enhancing finishing materials . This property encapsulates the styling I recommend for rental property without being too crazy or modern but with that constant theme of space-light-neutral-accent-accessorise!

If you want to spend real money from the budget that will make a difference to help get your property rented-out then spend most time and thought on the kitchen and the bathroom it is still a woman’s world and they invariably choose the property for their man when it comes to renting, this is the same the world over!

I hope this diatribe has not put you to sleep yet and that you have managed to read through it if you have congratulations and I hope that at the very least I have been of help and that you now see I have method in my madness!

Renovating homes is always on the agenda of people after the passing of some years. Getting a new look is always preferred by people everywhere, and London is no exception to this fact. People usually employ experts for this activity as these professionals can provide unique, new looks to the interior of the home as well as exterior. Home furnishings services in London are used for obtaining that wow effect when we look at the enhanced interior dcor of our home.

Interior decoration has become an art which is necessary for providing homes with an elegant feel. Obtaining functionality and attractiveness is the main motto of home decoration. Experts can convert a dull home into one which you will want to keep on looking at; and all this is done with the present architecture of your home. Although you will hear the terms interior designing and home decoration being used interchangeably, they are quite distinct from each other. Decoration of homes is usually the selection and representation of the interior items of the home such as furniture, layouts and accessories. Interior design is the manipulation of these aspects for creating wonderful spaces.

Upholsters were usually employed for decorating homes in the early days in the City of London. With changing times, professional interior designers took over this trade; not only in London, but throughout the world. In earlier days, the designs used for homes were based more on a theme or period. However, with time, these designs have become more specialised and unique. The modern time designers opt for floor plans, wall paintings and light fixtures to beautify home spaces. The use of various colour schemes and patterns are carefully done to give the home a unique look. The other aspects which are considered include the curtains, tiles, flooring, ceilings, antique items and other such accessories. These days, the kitchen space and bathrooms too are given serious thought. Professionals wrack their brains to transform your space into one which will evoke the envy of others. Soft furnishing in London experts will carefully plan all the aspects in co-ordination with you, to come out with a final plan which will entice you.

The ultimate aim of getting Soft Furnishings in London done is the provision of a certain feel to your house. In the recent times, availing of the services of certified experts from the trade has become a trend. This is good too as when it concerns the beautification of your home space, you will leave no stone unturned. However, it is always advisable that you do proper research to find the best possible Soft Furnishings in London professionals for this regard. View all their past work and only then ascertain whether the company or home dcor agency is best suited for your needs. You can make a list of all such agencies and then decide on the final one after ascertaining their expertise and years of experience in the trade. Remember that Soft Furnishings in London are done only once in some years; hence, select only the best.

Most often, when you try and put together pieces of furniture in a room, they tend to have some element that contrasts them. Even though you may match them in the colour and tone, the style theme and effect are sure to have something that causes a mismatch.

The only way to get about having a harmonious effect in the room is to have all the furniture picked out from the same place, or have them made all together. While getting them made is rather tedious and time consuming, getting your furniture together from one destination is the best alternative.

Trends today have allowed for a concept known as furniture packages. When selected judiciously, they can prove a wise, stylish option to decorate your home. Furnishing packages in the UK bring together the latest trends and also the timeless classics to give you a range that can overwhelm you. The greatest benefit of these packages is that they include not just furniture, but all other peripherals including soft furnishing, and some artefacts as well.

London furniture packages are extremely useful. For one, they are a complete solution. Additionally, they can be made, delivered and installed easily. This can help you ready your room in a fraction of the time you thought possible. The balance and appeal of the room is increased manifold since you have made one single purchase which includes everything your room needs.

Furniture packages include requirements for every room. They also come in packages that cover as many rooms in the house using the same theme.
This makes for a unified ambience in the whole house. Covering all that you want with furnishing packages in the UK ensures that your house is decorated tastefully and stylishly, yet affordably. This is not just an option for those redecorating or moving into a new house. This is wonderful for those looking to rent out a fully furnished apartment. Furniture for landlords include staggering ranges in all kinds and budgets that can help you provide a completely functional house and be able to optimise on the rent that your home is able to generate. This makes it an attractive, and lucrative option when you intend to generate steady income from real estate investments. London furniture packages come with the ease of having all your furnishings installed at home for you, and with the guarantee that you will receive the quality you have paid for. This is, all in all, a deal that is hard to resist.

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With the coming of 19th and 20th century, modern furniture totally changed our outlook from old, traditional and mundane to new, practical and eye-catching goods. Before this era, furniture design was not functional and gave an enlarged version which hardly goes with the room. But, today the taste of people are changing and to keep up with the modern tastes carpenters, artisans and craftsmen are making furniture with ultra modern design and viewpoint. Furniture now became flexible, functional, accessible and lighter. With the use of steel, plastics and molded plywood, the days of wood sculpture has gone completely. New methods came into being with the addition of innovative art and technology.

Modern furniture London is making a great difference in the field of innovative furniture. Variety of materials to unusual art and technology, London furnishing world is moving with high-speed to gain popularity among the people throughout the world. Luxurious chairs, tables to unique bedroom sets, it has good collections of all these items along with other unusual furniture. The wide collection of furniture produced in London is completely well designed and will never ever go out of style. If the chairs are to consider, they are sinuous, functional, comfortable, and stackable and has impeccable finish. Few chairs that fall under this category are 288 Chair by Desalto, Alster Chair by Ligne Roset, Aida Chair by Magis and many more.

When the room is calling for makeover, then it is appropriate to choose the contemporary style which will definitely increase the look, glamour and value of it. To give a unique touch to the rooms, modern furniture London is well equipped with different modern furnishings. Such as to upgrade the drawing room various sofas like Belem and Feng Sofa by Ligne Roset, Boarding-2 Sofa by Lapalma, Loop Modular 1 by Arper are the best and perfect for drawing rooms. Other than the sofas, innovative furniture is available for other purposes too. For bedroom, people want dark wood, quality metal with bench or armoire. London made furniture have all the special quality and features for which many people keep browsing the net whole day. The most exclusive bedrooms made by London manufactures are Anna Bed, Cineline Bed by Ligne Roset, Downtown and Piumotto Bed by Cinova and Ruche Bed by Ligne Roset again. This seems that Ligne Roset is one of the manufactures of London who has excelled in all the modern furnishing goods.

Additionally, while choosing the accurate furniture for the room, one must keep in mind that enough vacant space must there so that people can move easily. Often furniture leaves no space for proper movement and its become very uneasy to move freely inside the house. For this modern furniture London designed the items after giving a thought on the positive and negative sides of these products. So, the furniture made in London has body that incorporate features like sleek, stylish, customized and durable.