Multifamily Furniture Logistics for Two Large Apartment Communities in Charlotte
Designer’s Warehouse supported a large-scale multifamily furniture refresh across two apartment communities in the Charlotte market, both owned by the same ownership group. The project involved coordinated logistics for amenity spaces, model units, and public areas—executed across multiple renovation phases and tight site constraints.
Project Overview
Project Type: Apartment / Multifamily
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina (two properties)
Ownership: Same ownership group, separate site management teams
Scope of Work:
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Receiving
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Inspections
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Secure storage
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Phased delivery
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Installation coordination
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Professional art installation
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FF&E decommissioning and recycling
The project involved 900+ furniture and décor items across both properties and was scheduled to align with renovation milestones ahead of the summer leasing season.
The Challenge
This was a high-complexity, time-sensitive project with multiple operational constraints:
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Two separate apartment communities with independent on-site management teams
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Very tight parking and limited elevator access
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Strict insurance and documentation requirements
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Renovations occurring while properties remained active
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Multiple vendors shipping on different timelines
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A hard deadline to reopen amenity spaces before the start of peak summer season
Additionally, both properties required careful coordination to remove and dispose of existing FF&E without disrupting ongoing operations.
Our Role
Designer’s Warehouse acted as the central logistics partner across both properties, coordinating all furniture handling, staging, delivery, and installation sequencing.
Receiving & Inspections
All incoming furniture and décor were received and inspected upon arrival. Issues were identified early and documented to avoid downstream delays once installations began.
Storage & Inventory Control
Inventory was securely stored and organized by property and project phase. This allowed renovation teams to complete work without congestion while ensuring furniture was ready when areas were approved for install.
Phased Delivery & Installation Coordination
Each property was supported through three phased installations, aligned to renovation completion of pool areas, model units, and public spaces. Deliveries were scheduled to match site readiness and access constraints, including elevator availability and parking limitations.
Art Installation & Final Placement
Professional art installation was coordinated alongside furniture placement to ensure finished spaces were fully presentation-ready upon reopening.
FF&E Decommissioning & Disposal
Existing furniture and fixtures were removed and responsibly transported to recycling facilities, supporting a clean transition to updated spaces.
The Result
The project was executed smoothly across both properties, despite tight access conditions and overlapping timelines. All phases were completed in coordination with site management teams, allowing both apartment communities to reopen refreshed amenity spaces on schedule for the start of the summer season.
The client benefited from:
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Predictable, phased execution
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Clear coordination across two separate sites
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Minimal disruption to residents and staff
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On-time delivery aligned to leasing priorities
Why This Matters for Multifamily Projects
This case study highlights the importance of structured logistics for large multifamily renovations, where access constraints, phased installs, and seasonal deadlines leave little room for error.
Next Step
If you’re planning a multifamily furniture renovation or amenity refresh in the Charlotte area, Designer’s Warehouse can help coordinate logistics from receipt through final placement.
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