{"id":5611,"date":"2017-11-28T14:33:42","date_gmt":"2017-11-28T20:33:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/3.146.49.248\/?p=5611"},"modified":"2024-10-14T14:00:08","modified_gmt":"2024-10-14T19:00:08","slug":"how-to-organize-new-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thelockup.com\/blog\/how-to-organize-new-home\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Organize Your New Home"},"content":{"rendered":"

Moving is a stressful experience.<\/h2>\n

It takes a lot of time, effort and planning. However, sometimes it\u2019s a necessary evil. Organization should be your first priority in order for you to make your move as stress free as possible. In addition, make sure you unpack as soon as you can. If you don\u2019t, things might continually get pushed back and lead to a house that is never fully unpacked! Set a deadline and do something every day to help you unpack and move in.<\/p>\n

In terms of new home organization<\/a>, some people are naturals and others need a little help. If you\u2019re one of those that need guidance, read on. We\u2019ve put a few of our favorite room-specific tips together in order to make your move easier and organize your new home.<\/p>\n

Think Ahead<\/strong><\/h3>\n

One of the best ways to get ahead in organizing your new home is to pack strategically. When you do this, you take away tons of unnecessary stress of having to dig through box after box and sort things into their respective places. Instead, we recommend labeling all of your moving boxes<\/a> and making sure that you pack boxes for each room rather than just throwing everything in at once. After you pack each box, make sure that you label them with writing, stickers or tape. When the boxes are labeled, movers can easily put them into their respective rooms and save you the hassle. Additionally, it is a great idea to put the essentials that you\u2019ll need right away into one box and label it \u201copen first.\u201d This way you make sure that you don\u2019t have to dig through every box to find things that you\u2019ll need right away.<\/p>\n

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Another important thing to do is to make sure that your new home is completely cleaned before you unpack. The previous owners should have done some cleaning, but after time things can still get a bit dusty. Clean all of your rooms, carpets, lighting fixtures, filters and appliances prior to unpacking any boxes. In addition, install any shelves or storage additions you might need prior to unpacking.<\/p>\n

If you haven\u2019t already, decide each rooms’ purpose prior to unpacking. Put all of the larger pieces of furniture in place first and then go from there. This way, you at least have places to sit, eat and sleep while you begin organizing your new home. It\u2019s better to unpack things that you\u2019ll need first rather than smaller, less used, items and decorations.<\/p>\n

Kitchen<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The kitchen is a great place to start. When you unpack the kitchen first, you forgo any temptation to order unhealthy take-out food night after night. However, it can be a bit difficult to determine how to set up your kitchen for the best functionality. Walk into your new kitchen before you unpack and take a few moments to assess the space. Consider the location of the appliances, cabinets and the pantry. You\u2019ll want to use the space efficiently and put cups, plates, cookware, utensils and food in areas that make sense. For instance, putting your pots and pans near your stove makes much more sense than storing them on the other side of the kitchen. Dedicate certain areas for certain uses so that you can visualize everything prior to unpacking. If you come across any boxes that have holiday kitchen items in them, consider putting them into storage until you need to use them. If you don\u2019t have the space to unpack them, there\u2019s no need to keep them around until the holidays.<\/p>\n

Once you unpack your kitchen, you\u2019ll feel a bit more at home. Head to the grocery store, stock up your pantry and put your kitchen to use with some home-cooked meals.<\/p>\n

Bedroom<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Another area you\u2019ll want to focus on is the bedroom. After a long day of unpacking and organizing, it\u2019s nice to be able to head into your bedroom and feel relaxed. When every thing is still in boxes, it\u2019s hard to get that feeling. Begin by putting all of your large items in their respective places. Consider your floor plan and try a few different arrangements to see what you like best. After you have everything in place, start unpacking your clothing and accessories. When you\u2019re unpacking try out some new organization tricks<\/a>. Here are some of our favorites:<\/p>\n