As the great British novelist Virginia Woolf so perfectly put it, having income and A Room of One’s Own is essential to being able to write great fiction. Woolf’s book is a classic treatise of First Wave Feminism. It’s also a good overview of what it takes to be truly independent and “free” in our modern age. True freedom means being able to have “a room of one’s own.” That being said, you don’t want that room to be a barren, drafty shell of a place. Furnished apartments are some of the hottest commodities on the real estate landscape – but how can you tell which are right for you?

1. Location, Location, Location

It’s the first rule of real estate – location, location, location. Even before you check the interior of an apartment, you need to be sure it’s in an area that suits your needs.

2. Check the Dimensions

Next, you’ll want to check the dimensions of the apartment in question. On the one hand, you certainly don’t want to live in an apartment – furnished or otherwise – that feels like a matchbox. On the other hand, an overly large apartment might not only be overpriced for your needs, but can likewise feel lonely.

3. Check the Furnished Materials

Just saying that an apartment is “furnished” on its own, doesn’t necessarily mean all that much. After all, “furnished” can mean everything from a luxurious penthouse suite to a few spare chairs and mattresses lying about. You therefore want to do your research and see what in particular is offered at the apartment complex in question. You will also want to check on the overall quality of the furnished spaces themselves. Are those mattresses of good quality? How about the tables, chairs, and other essential items? What is the overall look and feel of the place? Be sure that the place fits your ideal of “home” before you choose to make it such.

4. Upgrade Options

Of course, you always want to have the option of changing things a bit once you move in. Apartments tend to be a bit cookie cutter in nature. Furnished apartments Mississauga are certainly less so, but you might want to add an even more personalized touch to your property. Take the time to review your options, and choose an apartment complex that allows for the degree of redecorating you wish to undertake, or which suits your décor ideals perfectly as-is.

All this and more can help you get the apartment space of your dreams.