How to Unpack for a Smooth House Move

Moving house is an exciting and stressful event – you’re about to move into your new dream home, you have the bubbly ready to pop, but you need to tackle the task of unpacking before you can really sit down and enjoy the move. Whether you’re about to move house or planning a move further down the line, it’s important that you are prepared in order to release some of the stress when it’s time.

So, you’ve agreed your move date, packed all your belongings into a van, arrived at your new home, and it’s now time to unpack. The first question that enters your head is, where am I going to put all of this? And where do I start? Don’t worry, we are here to help you prepare all of that in advance…

First things first, double-check that your new home is ready for you to unpack. It should be empty, but there may be some furniture or appliances that the previous owners left behind. Or you may want to clean or decorate, and keeping certain items packed away so they don’t risk getting dirty could be a good idea!  Let’s start from the beginning…

Essential items first – Start by unpacking the biggest, most essential items. We recommend labelling your essential items and making them easily accessible before you move so you can get to them easily when needed. Your essential items will be things like furniture, basic toiletries, some electronics, and some kitchen basics for your first meal (unless you decide to get a takeaway on your first night, of course). Take into consideration which rooms/facilities you will need to use almost as soon as you move in. Bear in mind also that moving day is hard work, and you might want to use your energy to construct your bed and bedding before anything else, so you can simply collapse into it at the end of the day!

Plan before you unpack – If you know what you want each room to be and where your belongings will go before you unpack, you will be able to unpack and place any boxes and items where they need to go without any hassle. Consider writing a quick list before you start unpacking, to prevent it feeling overwhelming. You could write down your priorities such as ‘bed, clothing, bathroom’ and start there.

Get helpers – Family and friends are your best bet to ask for help while unpacking. The more hands you can get involved the better, and they will be excited to see your new home!

One room at a time – Once you have unpacked the necessities, we recommend working one room at a time so there isn’t a big mess in every room, starting with the rooms you wish to use first. Some rooms may be more urgent than others, like the kitchen, bathroom and bedrooms, so this is a good start, but other rooms are less important and can be put together over a longer period of time. If you have a spare room you can store some boxes in, this might help you feel more at-home while you work through boxes. Equally if you think ‘out of sight out of mind’ might be a problem that prevents you unpacking, keep those boxes in their designated room tucked safely to the side, so you are reminded they are there.

Don’t rush – We understand you may want to get into your new home as fast as possible, but if you rush, you may misplace items, unpack things into the wrong room and cause a load of unwanted stress. Take your time to unpack everything to ensure you get the most efficient job done. If you’ve labelled your boxes well, unpacking will be so much easier.

 

If you follow our top tips, you will move smoothly and you will be ready for that bubbly and take away in no time. Our team is also on hand to help you pack and unpack your belongings, making your moving day as stress-free as possible. Contact us today to arrange your moving solution and receive your free, no-obligation quote.