Furnishing your Apartment Can Be Fun!
Thursday, March 17, 2011 @ 10:10 PM
Well, it can for me! I have had a lovely week working with a couple from the UK online.. we have never met, yet in the space of 10 days we have managed to start transforming their empty apartment into a key ready rental. The best part for me? They gave me free rein with the lights, linens and much of the accessories. Nothing better then the feeling of looking around what was an empty space and seeing a stylish holiday let emerge.
Useful tips for anyone embarking on this would be ;
- don´t put the curtain poles up until you have bought your curtains. Spanish curtains are much longer then the UK standard lengths to hide the unsightly shutter mechanisms.
- shop around for as many quotes as you can and make sure that the installation and IVA is included.
- Don´t send funds to anyone unless you feel comfortable. Ask for client references and take them up. A good agent will encourage you to do this.
- Be patient. Delivery and lead times are not like those in the UK and as we approach Semana Santa, there are many local fiestas to mess up your delivery dates!
- Get sturdy quality stuff. Your rental will be (hopefully) subject to heavy wear and tear from clients.
- Use a local agent. They will know the good suppliers and any problems can be resolved quickly and without a fuss.
The only thing I´m not looking forward to? Lugging the contents of the kitchen pack, linen pack and small white goods up 3 flights of stairs to the apartment! Well, at least I might burn off a few calories whilst I work..
Liz