cesarsmoversOne of the most significant challenges those who are living in a New York City apartment know is that space is a commodity. While moving can be stressful, it’s also exciting to think about your new space and all of its possibilities. Before moving into your new place, it’s critical that you take some steps first.
Before Moving Day
Get Organized and Downsize
It isn’t uncommon to accumulate a lot of possessions, but that doesn’t mean they all have to move with us. Before packing and moving furniture, downsize. Figure out which possessions you want to keep, toss, and donate. That way, when moving day comes along, it’s a lot less stressful.
Create a Moving Day Kit
Your moving day kit should include all the items that need unpacking first. These items can include toilet paper, phone chargers, changes of clothes, small tools, trash bags, toiletries, and anything else you believe you’ll need immediately. Taking this step will prevent you from digging through boxes needlessly in search of items on moving day. Instead, they’ll be packed in a bin ready to go.
Following Moving Day
Find a Place for Your Bed
While this may seem obvious, but finding a place for your bed and dressing it should be your first priority. Moving day is going to be hectic and tiring. Once you get everything into your apartment, the last thing you’re going to be worried about it where everything is placed on the first day. However, you’re going to want a place to sleep. Determine the best location for your bed and get it set up before anything else occurs.
Arranging Furniture
Consider the square footage of the apartment you’re moving into, and make your furniture moves accordingly. You may have to experiment with furniture placements several times before achieving the best looks. For example, if you have a couch that will work well as a room divider between the living room and kitchen, experiment with that first. However, if the space is too limited, it may work best against the wall.
Take Advantage of Vertical Space
When you’re working with a small apartment, you’ll learn quickly that floor space is limited. Therefore, you’ll begin finding ways to arrange furnishings upward into vertical spaces. In doing so, you can take advantage of creating additional storage and maximize the square footage in your living space. When working with these solutions, consider utilizing light colors to prevent your spaces from feeling weighted down or looking smaller.
Final Thoughts
Moving day is a challenge many New York City dwellers face routinely, but that doesn’t mean they have to be stressed out. It’s possible to experience a move that’s less stressful when you incorporate organization and preplanning. Follow that up with plans for how you’d like to arrange the furniture throughout your space and ensuring that your bed is set up first. Then, finish off the space by utilizing the vertical areas throughout your living areas. Before long, you’ll have the New York City home you’ve been dreaming of without the hassle.