What are the environmental benefits of hiring furniture?

Home staging makes a property more attractive and appealing to would-be buyers. And it beats showing people around an empty property, which could seem somewhat cold and unwelcoming.

But, instead doing this yourself, if a professional takes care of your staging, you benefit from their skills and experience. They’ll do the job more quickly and efficiently, saving you time and boosting your chances of a speedier sale at a better price.

One aspect you may not have considered is renting furnishings to stage a property. But this allows potential buyers to picture the space as their own. Equally, it’s a cost-effective alternative to purchasing items outright, particularly for short-term needs. Plus you can hire pieces in myriad different styles for maximum flexibility. Many home staging companies also help with delivery and set-up for a straightforward, seamless process.

Hiring furniture for home staging can also be very eco-friendly. Here’s why:

·         It reduces resource use by relying on fewer new items. So there’s less waste from manufacturing, packing and distribution. You also conserve valuable resources such as wood, and reduce the emissions from furniture production. In fact, the environmental impact of home furnishings may surprise you. A report from MyToolShed found that one item of furniture typically generates 47kg of carbon dioxide, roughly the equivalent of burning more than five gallons of petrol.

·         High-quality rental furniture that has been looked after minimises the waste of pieces ending up in landfill. That’s because it’s built to last with multiple uses. Many hire firms source items which have been made with sustainable materials and upcycling options, such as recycled wood, eco-friendly fabrics and reclaimed materials. This contributes to the ‘circular’ economy, in which items aren’t discarded after one use, meaning a more sustainable production model.  

·         Hiring also demonstrates your commitment to sustainability, something that’ll appeal, if only subconsciously, as more of us become more aware of environmental issues.

Furniture for home staging from McGlashans

At McGlashans Interiors, we create beautiful homes, including via home staging for swifter sales at the best possible price. We offer furniture hire packages for all styles of property, to elevate any space. Visit our showroom on London’s Crawford Street and meet our interiors team who will help you identify the best solution for your property.

Alternatively, email interiors@mcglashans.co.uk, call 020 7486 6711, or get in touch using the online contact form.