The move to a new home can be an incredibly exciting undertaking, but it also has a few stress -inducing side quests, as your whole life packs and then only has to unpack it a little.
In such cases, however, there are some things that can come to help them. For example, a moving checklist for you when you leave and a unpack checklist for your arrival.
And when it comes to the latter, it is important to take the best into account to pack the best instead of simply giving the objects that you love most. But if you are popped up with all your objects and an empty room that is waiting to be dressed, where do you start?
Well, I asked the experts and here is what they had to say.
1. Essential Box
As you can see with the name, this field should come first.
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One of the most important things I knew before moving from houses was the need for an Essential box when packing. And how it happens is the best that you can unpack as soon as you enter your new place.
“This is the box that you hopefully lived with your articles with your articles,” says the professional organizer di ter Avest. “It should contain articles such as telephone charges, medication, a few basic cleaning agents, toilet paper, scissors, a box opener, snacks and pajamas for everyone.
“Unpacking this box is important because you get immediate access to the things you have to work on the first day without searching a dozen boxes.”
The Avest is a professional organizer for living and lifestyle, and the owner of Di is organized in Baltimore, MD (USA). Your responsibility program and your book organize healthy women around the world to organize your life and houses, which leads to less stress and overwhelming standards. Her specialist knowledge was presented in Forbes, today, apartment therapy, Real Homes, Livingetc, Homes & Garden and Kitchn. She also gave workshops at IKEA, West Elm and Williams sonica.
2. Bed linen and bed linen
A fully dressed bed or only a mattress is worth checking.
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“I recommend unpacking bed linen and towels at an early stage so that you have a relaxing shower that first evening and can get into a freshly made bed,” says Andrea Lewis, founder of the organized curator. And di.
“Furnishing the beds or at least leaves and pillows on the mattress are ready on the floor, is not negotiable,” notes Di. “After a long day, your family will need a good sleep.
“You and your family will probably feel more relaxed and at home if you can crawl into a cozy, dressed bed at the end of a strenuous, moving day.” And you don't have to cover all types of bed linen – only the essentials will do it.
Andrea Lewis is the founder of the organized curator. After working for Soho House, LVMH and Estée Lauder, where the styling in the epicenter was every event, she wanted to translate this practice into working with real people in real houses. Her ten -year experience as an event designer gave her a unique perspective on how to maximize the room to create beautiful but functional living spaces.
3 .. Basic kitchen equipment
You don't need a kitchen at the cooking level on your first day, but you need cookware and a few utensils.
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This may be a child's play, but it is easy to tighten yourself when unpacking it and set up your favorite fabric lamp and framed art to satisfy the urge to bring your new home to life. Here is a memory that the kitchen organization is the key.
“Start with the absolute basics such as plates, cups, utensils, a few pots and pans, shoring soap, a few towels and the coffee machine,” says Di. These important basics help you to open a snack and a drink if you need an energy boost.
“If you are able to cook or heat something, make coffee and serve your family without digging through boxes, she surprisingly brings you up to comfort,” she adds.
4. Toilet items and bathroom supplies
Another must-do task for which you will thank you.
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And finally I recommend that you organize your bathroom for a better morning routine. This is another essential space that must be in operation as soon as possible.
“Get these toothbrushes, toilet paper, soap and towels early,” says Di. “And don't forget shower curtains if your new bathroom needs it.”
She explains why setting up your bathroom is that a filled and functioning bathroom is a small but powerful luxury after a chaotic step. You will be tired after unpacking, cleaning and organizing your new house, and a calming bath or a warm shower can make up the difference.
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Faqs
In which room should you first unpack when moving?
“This is one of the most common questions I hear and the answer could surprise you,” says Di. “While every family is different, in most cases the kitchen is the best room to unpack first.”
Why the kitchen? Well, I think it is really the heart of the house. “When your kitchen is in operation, you will immediately get a feeling of routine and normality,” she says.
“If you have a place to prepare meals, pour a cup of coffee or offer your children snacks, the whole house can feel more functional, even if the rest is still in boxes. And let us be real.
“Unpacking the kitchen also gives you a feeling of performance that motivates you to continue. It is often one of the most complex areas that you can organize. Therefore, the early maintenance of momentum creates.
Although this may not be important to unpack as soon as you get in, Andrea is a great point to supply her food on the first day of her move with a simple delivery of food.
“I recommend setting this up a few days beforehand so that you can add the list further,” she says. “And remember to keep meals easy for the first few days while getting to know your new kitchen.”
And as far as the rest of your articles are concerned, you can further unpack them as soon as these necessities are no longer and out of the way. Even a little tip from me to you: Don't forget to roast your new home. Unpacking can appear long, but it will probably think earlier than you think. A flute of something sparkling is one of my not exaggerated basics to smell the roses, so to speak.