First Steps In Furnishing Your New Home

Moving into a new home can be both stressful and exciting. If your new home is something you’ve saved and waited on for a while, the anticipation of finally realising your dream can be all you’re able to think about. The process of changing homes involves a lot of transition, consideration and physical labor. The more you plan ahead for your new home, the smoother the transition will go for you, your partner, children and pets. To reduce stress and maximise enjoyment of your home, consider some or all of the following tips to make the process of furnishing your new apartment or house a much smoother one.

Compare Floor Plans Ahead of Time

The furnishings that fit perfectly in your current residence may or may not work in the new one. If you’re gaining or losing living space, comparing floor plans is a smart way to avoid moving day stress. Look at the floor space in both places and compare, room-by-room. Determining in advance that you have a shortage or excess of space in each room will help you know if you have to get creative with your furniture arrangements or if you can add new decorative pieces you’ve had your eye on.

Get Rid of Unnecessary Furnishings

As families grow, so do their collections of furnishings and décor. If, by following step one, you’ve determined you’ll have a shortage of space, the next best step would be to decide which furnishings to get rid of. Earn extra cash by having a yard sale. You can also donate items or place them in storage. By letting go of furnishings you don’t need or have room for, you can move into your new home unencumbered and enjoy a relaxing, uncluttered atmosphere.

Efficient Packing Techniques

Not many people enjoy the process of packing up their house, but the time and organisation invested in packing can make unpacking much easier and less stressful. Carefully wrap breakable items in newspaper or packing foam. Distribute weight into your boxes carefully so boxes aren’t too heavy to lift. Be sure to label each box with the room it belongs in, such as master bedroom, and make a short note about the contents of the box.

Preparing Children and Pets

Young children can’t fully understand what’s involved in moving to a new home and you can’t explain the situation to a pet at all. If possible, prepare both by bringing them to the new home ahead of time. Show your child around the neighbourhood, drive past their new school and stop at the new park. Walk your pet around the yard and allow it to scope out the house and yard so the scent is familiar when you move in.

Help for the Big Day

Make moving day much easier for the entire family by organising childcare and pet care, if possible. Ask friends and family members to help you move or hire professional movers so you’re not stuck with the overwhelming task of doing it yourself. If you have the luxury of time, spreading the moving process over the course of a few days can make it less stressful for everyone.

Reducing Stress by Unpacking Wisely

Since the boxes are labeled, you’ll already know where they should go. Unpack the boxes in order of priority to make sure everyone has necessary items. Little things like knickknacks can wait in the box for a few extra days, but your children’s school supplies should be unpacked promptly if they’re needed every day.

A nicely furnished home looks beautiful and feels comfortable, but what makes it a home are the memories created there. Being prepared for your move in advance can help you and your family start off on the right foot in your new space. The organisation and efficiency gained with the above considerations can also help your family and pets feel comfortable and relaxed right from the start. Use these tips so you can start your happily ever after on the first day.