How 29-year-old young professionals, Kadambari Chauhan and Abhik Bhattacherji, solved their furniture woes while moving into their new rental apartment in Bandra, Bombay.

The excitement of moving into a new home was short-lived for 29-year-olds, Kadambari Chauhan and Abhik Bhattacherji. They realised that the process of renting a home in suburban Bombay was riddled with cardiac arrest-inducing situations. Here is a list of the nightmares faced by the pair as they searched for a home.

- Discovering the archaic mindset of societies and landlords who would not let an unmarried girl-boy pair live together - hello progressive India?!

- Negotiating rent and deposit with prospective landlords. One would almost think they were renting the Eiffel Tower or the Pyramid of Giza.

- From paying an arm, leg and kidney for an unfurnished house to dealing with squeaky plumbing, endless interviews with prospective maids, to apportioning their dwindling resources for things ranging from kitchen storage to curtain rods.

Finally, after one month, a three-hour negotiation meeting and two days off from work, they moved in. They then realised that buying furniture for their 1000-square-foot, two-bedroom apartment in Bandra would set them back by at least 75,000 INR. Being migrants to Bombay, they had signed a one-year lease on their rented apartment with the singular goal of leaving the country eventually to pursue a new career and higher education respectively. They were keen to not be stuck with fixed assets, which from previous experience had proven very difficult to discard and re-sell.

They mentally scoured the streets of Bandra, Crawford Market, Chor Bazaar and the countless streets of unfamiliar and far away Andheri, for second-hand yet aesthetically-appealing furniture. They travelled to Jogeshwari mentally over the phone and immediately felt their respective left ventricles collapse. Vendors wanted them to pay obscene amounts for a double door, second-hand wardrobe; they proclaimed that delivery charges would be extra and that the piece would arrive the following weekend. Bandra Station’s furniture cartel was slightly more ridiculous: a half-decent queen-sized bed would cost them more than a return flight ticket home. They mentally shouted #ManageYourExpectations to most proprietors of the aforementioned furniture shops. The more they hunted, the more they realised how their initial budget was restricting them from acquiring furniture. Grief-stricken, they took to Twitter to vent their frustration.

Abhik’s friend Lena from Bangalore recommended he check out Furlenco.com. She mentioned that she too had looked for furniture on a budget and had been unsuccessful. She mentioned that she got her bedroom furnished by Furlenco. Intrigued and excited, the duo looked up this seeming wonder site. Since both of them had trust issues, they found the offerings on the website too good to be true. They suspiciously wondered how rented furniture could be so modern, clean, and at the price points being quoted. They did three things to help them trust Furlenco.

1. They insisted Lena send them pictures of how her rented furniture looked.



Lena’s rented bedroom furniture



2. They stalked Furlenco on social media sites to get live testimonials.

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3. They spoke to Ram, a customer care representative. Ram very patiently, politely and efficiently answered their questions, and promised them speedy delivery of their furniture.

These three exercises brought them to the pleasant realisation that Furlenco was the biblical paradise of all things furniture in a budget-friendly avatar. Who would have thought that furnishing a home with rented furniture could be this swift, beautiful and economical? They agreed that Furlenco could be India's best furniture rental company. While all this was incredibly convenient and hassle-free they realised that if they were to move to another home, a week’s notice to Furlenco would have their furniture re-installed in their new home. This clearly must be the universe answering the young professionals’ prayers!

Here is what Kadambari and Abhik loved about Furlenco’s offerings:

1. They chose from two collections, Milli and Pico, to furnish their bedrooms, the living room and the dining room. These collections were contemporary with a slatted design, a woody feel, and a two-tone teak finish. These elegant pieces were neutral enough to fit easily into their overall home décor.

2. They ordered and paid for their furniture online. Within 48 hours of placing their order, the Furlenco team furnished their home.

3. They appreciated that the generous folks at Furlenco threw in brand new pillows, mattresses, bedside lamps, bed sheets, and a wicker laundry basket as complimentary offerings.

3. A team of eight professionals assembled and installed their furniture. They were not only in uniform but were polite and efficient too.



4. Furlenco offered them an annual cleaning benefit to repair minor damages and to clean the furniture surfaces and upholstery.

5. Furlenco also gave them damage coverage for Rs. 10,000 because it is only natural that during the tenure the furniture might see some wear and tear or minor damages.

Here is what Kadambari and Abhik got for their home:

Milli Bedroom Set

Mili Multipurpose workstation

“Each and every piece of furniture we rent out is designed in-house and manufactured by our vendors. All our furniture is made of steamed European beech or rubber wood, with PU finish, and comes in two colour tones; light and dark teak.” - Team Furlenco

Here is how the rented furniture from Furlenco looks in their home. The great thing about Furlenco's furniture is that it is extraordinarily versatile. Individuals can customise it to fit their personality, style and home decor aesthetics.



The bedroom furniture is complemented by an ethnic rug, cushions in pastel shades and a printed throw.



They converted the multipurpose workstation into a dining table and amped up the style quotient by propping up a framed, hand-painted movie poster and completing the look with a jar of fresh tuberoses.

Eventually, Abhik and Kadambari had found an excellent solution that fit their bank balance and their design aesthetics, and it worked out beautifully. Renting furniture is no longer an arduous task where images of cobwebs and archaic pieces come to mind. With Furlenco in the picture, young professionals can instantly furnish their homes, without having to make long-term commitments. The versatile collections available on Furlenco are a great way to add some freshness to your home. They are budget-friendly, stylish and delivered instantly. Go check Furlenco out right away!