Room-by-Room Moving Guide: Efficiently Packing and Unpacking Your Decor Items

 

Moving is a large task for anyone, and for those who love to decorate, more attention will be required during packing and unpacking.

In today’s article, we’ll explore why a room-by-room approach will help you move efficiently, and the benefits of unpacking.

If you’re ready to learn more about how to pack efficiently for your next move and take care of your decor items, let’s jump right in.

Living Room

 

The living room is the center of the entire home, and with it comes a variety of different knick-knacks, art pieces, and furniture. Start by packing all the fragile items as carefully as possible; even consider using bubble wrap for items that may break during shipping.

Any art on the walls can be shipped separately. The more expensive the art, the more sense it makes to consider purchasing insurance so if anything happens to the piece during the move, you have recourse to be reimbursed. It’s also a good time to clean baseboards if you haven’t already. 

Large pieces of furniture are going to be the most difficult to manage. Ensure that you cover and protect the furniture from being damaged by corners. If movers are going to be moving the furniture, you’ll likely still want to wrap the furniture yourself just in case. No one is going to care about your belongings like you do.

Bedroom

Your bedroom is going to have a variety of items that will need to be addressed separately. Ensure any lamps or bedside accessories are packed together and safely so they can be unpacked and directly placed by your new bedside.

Pack your wardrobe (or wardrobes if married) together, keeping the winter clothes separate from the summer clothes. This way, you won’t have to organize your belongings twice. If they are mixed, it’s a good time to get organized.

You’ll want to take extra care with the bed frames, as they can be easily damaged along with the mattress. Always make sure that you wrap the mattress up while it gets shipped, and ensure that during the move it’s properly supported so it doesn’t get damaged.

Kitchen

The kitchen houses expensive appliances, and if you’re taking them with you, you’ll want to take extra care to protect them. Cover the door of the oven with wrapping paper, or even consider taping some cushions to the front to prevent the door from breaking.

Washing all of your kitchen items is going to be a bit redundant before moving, so wait to do it when you arrive in your new home. Keep all the drawers together, and label the boxes so you know exactly where everything goes.

It’s a good time to organize and throw away all of the junk you’ve accumulated throughout the years. If you find anything that you don’t need but is still valuable, you can give it away to Goodwill or charity.

Bathroom

The bathroom is another area that requires great attention. Your drawers have likely piled up with old knick-knacks, and it’s a good time to start saying goodbye to some items that are no longer necessary.

If you’re taking any mirrors with you, wrap them with towels or blankets. Box together all the towels and bath mats so you can easily unpack them on arrival. 

Throw away any makeup items that aren’t being used any longer, and if necessary, ensure they’re disposed of properly if they’re not fit to be thrown out with the rest of the garbage. 

Unpacking Strategies

The best unpacking strategy starts with a good packing strategy. If you took your time to pack everything properly and label all the boxes, you’ll have a much easier time unpacking. Consider the mess if you threw everything into random boxes and had no idea where anything went; you’ll have a headache on your hands.

Another option is to go with a reliable moving company like Three Movers’ affordable moving service. With full-service moving available, you’ll have the option to sit back and relax while the movers take care of the heavy lifting.

Take your time while you pack, and you’ll be happy upon arrival when you and your family have a plan of attack the moment you step into your new home. You won’t need to spend a ton of time organizing everything again; you simply need to unpack everything and throw away any leftover packaging materials.

Conclusion

Once you make it into your new home, you may find that some decor doesn’t belong any longer. It’s common to go through an adjustment period in a new home, as you don’t know how your current decor is going to look until you live there.

Take your time while you pack each room, and you’ll be happy that you did. A move is going to be a huge ordeal, and having the extra stress of an unorganized pack can make anyone’s head spin. With proper planning, you’ll be able to avoid any disasters on your big day!