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It\u2019s estimated that more than 6.8 million Americans<\/a> will buy homes this year. As exciting as it is to buy a new home, few people look forward to the moving process \u2014 packing up all the stuff at your existing home, safely transporting it to your new home, then unpacking all those boxes and finding a place for everything. The work involved can be overwhelming and exhausting. However, with a little planning and some good organizational tools, you can make unpacking after a move less stressful<\/p>\n

Start With an Unpacking Plan<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Hopefully, when you (or your movers) packed up your old house, you packed items by room and labeled all your boxes accordingly. This will make unpacking after a move much easier. Whenever possible, place boxes in the rooms where they should be unpacked. Resist the urge to start unpacking random boxes, or you\u2019ll end up with odds and ends spread all over the house. Plan to unpack room by room, beginning with the most important rooms first like the kitchen and your bedroom\/bathroom. Before you take out a single item, it\u2019s good to have a general idea of where you want to start and having the boxes in the right place to unpack will help the process move along more quickly.<\/p>\n

Begin Unpacking After a Move in the Kitchen<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Unless you plan on eating out every meal, it\u2019s important to get your kitchen basics set up and functional right away. Plug in any essential small appliances, like the coffee maker and toaster. If you want to put shelf liner in your cabinets, now is the time \u2014 before you unpack. Take a few minutes to think about how you\u2019ll be moving around this new kitchen and figure out what the most logical place is for your pots and pans, dishes, glasses, etc. Where will your dry and canned goods go? If your new home doesn\u2019t have adequate storage space, this is the perfect time to have a custom pantry<\/a> installed. A well-organized pantry lets you easily see what you have and what you need, which, in turn, makes both grocery shopping and mealtime less stressful.<\/p>\n

Move On to the Bedrooms<\/strong><\/h2>\n

More than likely you\u2019re going to be ready for a good night\u2019s sleep unpacking after a move, so start by assembling and making up your bed. Decide where you want other bedroom furniture to go before you start unpacking any boxes. This is also the time to determine how you want to arrange your closet. It\u2019s much easier to install a closet organization system<\/a> before you begin piling clothes and shoes in there. Whether you have a walk-in or a reach-in closet, the perfect configuration of shelving, shoe racks, and hanging bars can make organizing your clothes so much easier.<\/p>\n

Set Up Your Home Office<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re one of the many people working from home<\/a> these days, you\u2019ll need to get your office operational as soon as possible. A new home provides a blank slate for you to create an ideal space that can make your workday less chaotic. With a custom desk<\/a>, cabinets, and wall shelving, your home office will be comfortable and organized.<\/p>\n

Save the Garage for Last<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Since most of the stuff we store in the garage isn\u2019t essential, it\u2019s best to get the rest of the house unpacked first. Plus, there\u2019s a good chance that as you unpack in other rooms, you\u2019ll find more things you want to put in the garage. Of course, you\u2019ll want to unpack your toolbox, so it\u2019s handy when you\u2019re ready to hang pictures or install a shower rod, but otherwise, the garage can wait. However, when it\u2019s finally time to start unpacking after a move and organize in the garage, be sure you make the most of the space by installing garage cabinets<\/a> and a wall organizing system. These added features can help you get rid of clutter and make it easier to find the things you\u2019re looking for when you need them.<\/p>\n

Organize Every Room in Your House with Closets by Design<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Organizing your new home doesn\u2019t have to be stressful. The experienced professionals at Closets by Design<\/a> can customize storage solutions for every room of your house. Our exceptional products are the best value in the industry, and our customer service is second to none. Contact us<\/a> today to schedule your free in-home consultation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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