Can I Bring My Own Furniture? – Everything You Need to Know About Share House Furniture

When moving into a share house, you’ll often find that basic furniture and appliances are already provided.
But if you’ve been living on your own, you might wonder: Can I bring my favorite desk or chair?

To help you get ready for your new share house life, we’ve put together everything you need to know about share house furniture — including what’s provided, what’s allowed, and tips for bringing your own.

Table of Contents

1. What Furniture is Provided in a Share House?
2. Can I Bring My Own Furniture?
3. Things to Keep in Mind When Bringing Furniture
4. Furniture Removal Rules at TESEN Share Houses
5. Pros and Cons of Bringing Your Own Furniture
6. Summary: How to Choose Furniture for Share House Living

What Furniture is Provided in a Share House?

Most share houses come with essential furniture and appliances already installed.
At TESEN share houses, for example, each room is equipped with:

• Bed

• Desk

• Chair

• Curtains

• Air conditioner

Beds are provided in almost all share houses.
However, the availability of other furniture like desks or chairs can vary depending on the property.
Some share houses may even have a refrigerator installed in each room.

Photos on websites sometimes show a fully furnished model room for promotional purposes.
When you visit for a viewing, always double-check which furniture is actually provided with the room!

By the way, this is what the image looks like.(HAYA OSAKA)

Can I Bring My Own Furniture?

Good news: Yes, you can bring your own furniture! (Except for large appliances like refrigerators.)

At TESEN share houses, you’re welcome to bring your own desk, chair, or other personal furniture items.
Most other share house companies allow this as well.

Things to Keep in Mind When Bringing Furniture

If you plan to bring furniture into your share house, make sure to:

• Inform the management team beforehand

• Check the room size and furniture dimensions carefully

• Request removal of any built-in furniture you won’t need

Bringing your favorite furniture sounds exciting, but mismatches in size or layout could cause issues.
It’s always best to plan ahead!

Furniture Removal Rules at TESEN Share Houses

At TESEN, if you notify us by the day before your move-in date,
we can remove unnecessary built-in furniture from your room.

Even after moving in, if you change your mind and want the original furniture back,
just let our staff know — we’ll return it to your room within a week!

If you purchase new furniture after moving in, we can also remove any remaining built-in pieces to make space.

Pros and Cons of Bringing Your Own Furniture

Pros

• You can live more comfortably with furniture you love

• You can personalize your room to match your style

• You can choose functional furniture like ergonomic desks and chairs

Cons

• Moving becomes more complicated and expensive

• Your room might feel crowded depending on its size

• Some share houses require you to restore the room when moving out

If it’s your first time living in a share house,
starting with the provided furniture and slowly adding your own items over time is often a smart approach!

Summary: How to Choose Furniture for Share House Living

Furniture can greatly affect how comfortable and functional your share house life will be.
At TESEN share houses, essential furniture is already provided,
giving you the freedom to decide whether to bring your own or enjoy what’s available.

Start simple, see how you feel in your new space,
and if needed, gradually create a living environment that truly feels like home!

See all TESEN share houses here
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