Choosing the right kind of an apartment ­ unfurnished, semi-furnished or fully furnished is not easy. We spell it out for you in order to make your home-buying journey more seamless.

While some developers sell their apartments as bare shell; others bolster it with furniture, upholstery, modular kitchen, electronic appliances among others. Hence, if a buyer intends to purchase an apartment what is a better bet for him unfurnished, semi-furnished or a fully furnished apartment? We have our experts on-board to get a better picture...

Here, are the pros and cons of furnished and unfurnished apartments:

Furnished apartment: A furnished apartment typically comes with everything that you need in a house, thus making it a hassle-free move. However, furnished apartments cost more and hence, may not be a very cost-effective option.

Unfurnished apartment: This type of an apartment gives home-buyers the flexibility to furnish the apartment in the way they want to. This kind of space suits buyers who want the freedom to design their home.

"Working professionals are hard-pressed for time and may not be able to personally supervise the interior work. It makes sense to go for a semi-furnished flat. If it is a resale one, then it is best to go with a bare flat as buyers get to redesign it."

"Based on your priorities, time available, financial strength and amenities required; you should plan, gauge and choose the best option. Personally, I prefer unfurnished apartments since I am able to imprint my personality on it."

"Buying a semi-furnished house is a good way to cope up with the restriction of time and money. A semi-furnished house allows you to add decor of choice to the new house."

"Semi-furnished and furnished apartments offer a series of benefits. A lot of people opt for such kind of homes (particularly due to the price advantage). Also, if you have a job that requires you to shuttle from one place to another or one city to another ­ it is all the more feasible to opt for either a semi-furnished or furnished apartment."