Moving home smartly
You've got a new home, congratulations! But first it's time to pack. And that can be pretty stressful - even if you're moving to a home that's close by. But there's no need for panic. With our tips for an efficiënt move you can look forward to your new home in a relaxed way. Move home smartly with our checklist!
1. Clean up and give away
Moving home starts with cleaning up. You only want to carry with the stuff you really want to keep. And at the same time you can make someone happy with something you don't need anymore.
Did you know you can return old IKEA furniture with the Buy Back Service? You get an IKEA voucher to spend on something new for at home, and we give your old furniture a second life through our as-is corner.
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2. Start packing early
Do you prefer to pack sorted by category, or do you like to pack per room? It's always a good idea to start early. In your new home you probably don't need your Christmas lighting right away, or things you'll need in your guest room. Pack those things first.
It seems like common sense: write on the box what it contains. But don't forget to do it, especially if you're getting help from friends or family.
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3. Pack to unpack
Organise your moving boxes in the way you'll want to unpack them in your new home. The extra minutes that takes during packing, saves hours when unpacking. You won't have to search for your scissors, cutlery or tools: they come out of the box right when you need them.
Make sure your boxes aren't too heavy. That's better for you loved items and better for your spine. Put heavier stuff like books in the bottom half of the box, and top if off with lighter items like pillows or a plaid.
It's smart to use transparent storage boxes. You can see what they contain in the blink of an eye, and they come in handy as storage in your new home as well.
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4. A quick personal touch
Small things will make you feel at home in your new home on the day of moving. Prepare your favourite meal, put it in a container, heat it up and enjoy your first tasty dinner in your new house.
5. Everything in it's place
First put your large furniture on the right spot. It's likely that you'll have to try a few different places in the room before you find the perfect lay-out.
Then start thinking about the flow of your day. In which order do you need all your items when you wake up or before you go to bed? Get smart storage solutions that work for you during every moment of the say. At IKEA we have storage solutions for every space of your home: from spacious wardrobes to storage solutions that fit in every space.
Need help decorating?
Designing your ideal kitchen, wardrobe, bedroom: quite a puzzle. However, our interior experts offer help. And you don't need to come to an IKEA store, help is available online too.
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6. New home, new you
Do you have a resolution for in your new home? Do you want to live a bit more sustainable, save more energy, or live more organised? Moving home is the perfect moment to start thinking about a new you. Organising your new home is always a good start.
7. Re-use creatively
Don't throw away your moving boxes and moving solutions! You'll be surprised by how they will be of use at a later moment, if you're creative. The possibilities of durable plastic storage boxes are nearly without limit.
