Safe Ship Moving Services: How to Downsize and Declutter

 

Safe Ship Moving Services on Downsizing and Decluttering

Moving to a new place can be an exciting adventure. However, the thought of packing up all of your belongings and transporting them to the new location can feel overwhelming. Safe Ship Moving Services offers some expert tips to help you declutter and downsize before moving to a new home. By getting rid of items you no longer need, you not only simplify the moving process but also reduce unnecessary clutter in your new home.

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Consider Function and Lifestyle

Think about what activities you want your new place to support, such as cooking and having proper dining for a certain number of people, having a place to stretch or exercise, a place to pray and meditate, room for guests, lounging and watching TV, a room for kids' arts and crafts, etc.

Also, think about how your current lifestyle will change in your new home. You may be doing more or less eating out, seeing parents, traveling, being outdoors, going to work, etc. Consider what you want to do in your new place and how you want the space to feel—inspiring, energetic, calming, and soothing.

This step gives you the guidelines for how to map out where things go (put them where you'll use them). With that information, you will be able to declutter and, if necessary, downsize.

Make a List

Note down all your furniture and their measurements, as well as categories of all the things you have. Make a note of anything that is large and may be difficult to store, like lots of sports gear, luggage, or huge collections of books, will encourage you to start the process of knowing not only what can fit in your new space but also how your things will live in your new home. If you are struggling to identify a room to put your study table in, you may need to get rid of it.

Plan It Out

Go to the new place with a tape measure (25 feet) and map out the furniture plan, says Safe Ship Moving Services. It will help you figure out if you have any pieces of furniture that may not fit so you can donate, sell, or give away before you move. This step also helps you to see what things you may need for the new space and is a chance to take some more measurements so you can purchase the right size of furniture.

Smaller items like lamps and side tables can be flagged as keepers and should be packed first, as you can find a spot for those things even if you don't know where they may go.

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Make a note of any existing storage in your new place, including closets and built-in cabinets, so you can then map out where your stuff will go. It is a good time to figure out if you need to add any bins, shelving, etc. Don't forget to take measurements before buying anything, notes Safe Ship Moving Services.

Purge Your Possessions

Once you begin the process of decluttering and downsizing, you may find yourself wanting to get rid of some stuff that no longer serves the vision for your home and cannot fit in the new space. Safe Ship Moving Services says that the following are some good options for parting with the items that won't make it to your new home.

If you need a helping hand, consider hiring trash removal companies because they can do the heavy lifting of taking out unwanted trash, donations, or recycling. Relocation specialists can also help manage the whole thing, says Safe Ship Moving Services, who adds that it's important to remember that sometimes, your time and your peace of mind are more important than assuming the difficult task of finding the perfect spot for everything.

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