Downsizing can be quite the undertaking as you sort through items to take with you and part with on your new adventure. Making sure you have a plan in place for sorting through your belongings and ultimately deciding what comes with you to your new place will take some time. Follow these tips to successfully move into your new apartment and make a smaller space feel like home.
Get started early
Don’t put off the planning stage. Once you have decided to downsize, start making lists and noting what furniture you will bring with you, what will be sold and what will go into storage. If you have an idea of the square footage or layout of your new residence, you can sketch out an idea of where you want to place your furniture and measure out pieces to make sure there is enough room.
Decide what fits your aesthetic and needs
When moving from a house to an apartment, you probably have furniture accumulated over a few moves and style changes. Some furniture may not match in terms of color, fabric or even size. Since not every piece of furniture will be able to fit in your new home, take the time to figure out what will fit best in your apartment both in size and style. Do you have pieces that can serve multiple functions in your new home? Since space is going to be even more valuable, you’ll be able to use certain things to replace missing furniture and storage space, such as using a corner shelf as a desk or rolling shelves under the bed to hold books or clothing. Ottomans and trunks can be used for multipurpose storage around your new home.
Declutter
With less space comes less room for clutter. If you don’t have room for a full media stand, find a TV that can mount to the wall and used zip ties to keep the wires together. Use any available space for concealed storage, from adding shelves to tall tables and concealing boxes under a space covered with an older tablecloth.
Decide What to Put in Storage
After deciding what you’re going to keep in your new home, you’ll need to pick out what you want to keep for future use and what you are willing to part with. In the Boston area, there’s nothing more convenient than OnDemand’s virtual storage option! All you need to do is decide what to put into storage and we’ll pick it up for you! We offer a tiered pricing structure so you only pay for the storage you need. With our delivery service, you’ll never have to step foot into the unit, cutting down on the time you might spend lugging things back and forth. For a free estimate, contact OnDemand Storage today by calling (855)215-6617 or by filling out our online contact form.
