Tips on Comfortably Moving to a Smaller House

Moving into a smaller home can have unexpected side-affects. Around Town Movers, your trusted moving company, shares some expert tips to help you make the most of your new home.

 

Use Multi-Functional Furniture

The main problem with moving to a smaller house is that while space has been reduced, your items have not. So where would everything go? A great solution to this is choosing furniture that can store things like ottomans and seats with hidden storage spaces inside. With their dual purpose, you won’t have to invest much in shelves and drawers that take up space. Additionally, you can use existing furniture for different purposes. For instance, a small desk can double as a nightstand and your kitchen table can be used as a meal preparation area.

As trusted movers, Around Town Movers can help you trim down your belongings by getting rid of the ones you haven’t used in years. These will only take up precious space in your new home. You can either sell these or donate them so that other people can benefit from them.

Create More Visual Space

Just because your living space has gotten smaller doesn’t mean it has to look and feel that way. Painting the walls in light colors can considerably brighten up your space and make it look bigger. Alternatively, you can place mirrors at different strategic places in your home. These will catch and reflect light to make your room look and feel bigger.

Another great way of visually opening up your space is to let in ample amounts of natural light and adding plenty of artificial lighting. Be sure to choose glass doors and room dividers for a sense of continuity, creating the optical illusion of one large, open space.

Stay Organized

Moving into a new home means there is a high chance of clutter. Since there is no proper place for everything yet, keep your items properly arranged in a systematic manner. Avoid buying anything that you don’t have space for. As long as you keep the space clean and tidy, you won’t have to worry about feeling too cramped up.

Around Town Movers, the trusted local movers, can help you move into your new home stress-free. Moving to a new place soon? Call us at (703) 682-5922 for a stress-free move. We’ll even throw in a free moving quote. We serve communities in Arlington, Sterling, and nearby VA areas.