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How to Furnish Your Five Seasons Property Management Rental

System - Monday, May 6, 2019

During the leasing process, some of the most frequently asked questions amongst perspective student tenants and their co-signers regard furnishing their rental unit. Here is a broken down checklist of what Five Seasons Property Management recommends for furnishing your new rental along with some insider tips on where to buy furniture. Please email maintenance@fiveseasonsmanagement.com and cc’ grace@fiveseasonsmanagement.com or submit a request through your tenant portal if you have any questions about furnishing your apartment.

For the Bedroom:

  • Mattress
  • Mattress Frame & Box Spring
    • We recommend ones that will easily fit through doorways
  • Linens
  • Desk
  • Drawers, Dresser, Clothing Rack, Wardrobe, Shelving, etc.
  • Plan for storing your clothing if your bedroom does not have a closet
  • Storage
  • Shoe Rack
  • Hangers
  • Decorations
  • Night Stand
  • Floor Lamp
    • Not all of our bedrooms have overhead lights

Bathroom, Living Room, Kitchen:

  • Table
  • Chairs
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Shower Curtain
  • Standing Shelves or Cart for Kitchen and Bathroom
  • Couch/Futon/Comfy Chairs
  • Coffee Table
  • Door Mats
  • Dishes, Cups, Utensils, Pots, Pans, Cooking Supplies, etc.
  • Cleaning Supplies

Tips on How to Get Cheap Furniture

  • Befriend a senior who is leaving Burlington after graduation and offer to buy their furniture
  • Checkout ReSource, Goodwill, Walmart, Facebook, and Ikea
  • If you are interested in possibly buying furniture belonging to the current tenants residing at your unit, contact us ASAP via the communication methods detailed above.