Rental furniture embraces modern style The subject of furniture rental might bring back odd memories for some. Maybe it was you or a friend who rented an outdated couch that looked like it belonged in your grandmother’s house. And there’s likely no shortage of stories about stains, unpleasant smells and other rental furniture dysfunction from decades past.quality modern bedroom furnitureFortunately, the furniture rental world has come a long way, especially in the past 10 years, and the image of the more than $700 million industry has certainly improved, too. “It used to be seen as an industry with a lot of very old and beat-up stuff, but that’s not at all the case anymore. I think social media has helped, too, with people talking about it (the upgrades to new, sleek styles),” said Debbi Somers, founder and CEO of Somers Furniture in Las Vegas. “For us, we try to make furniture that doesn’t look anything like rental furniture.” Because of this change, rental furniture is becoming more widely accepted for a variety of customer types. In fact, if you visit a hip downtown condo, you might be surprised to learn you’re sitting on a rental piece. Somers has been in the furniture rental business for decades. Her early work primarily involved serving Las Vegas conventions. However, after 9/11, she shifted to renting to nightclubs and pool clubs. Her company also started constructing its own furniture. She found that the same crew that for years maintained the furniture she bought could build its own. With that, she could better control costs and quality and even create custom pieces rather quickly. Eventually, she branched out into the luxury home market. While she still works with resorts and clubs, she also does her share of staging for homes being sold and for events and parties.
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