Organize Your Move With These Simple Steps

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I took a bit of a break from blogging the past couple of weeks while helping a client downsize. Whenever you move no matter the reason, it’s always stressful even if you are the most organized person.

Here are a some of my key tips to help get you organized when preparing to move.

– Start Early Sometimes that may not always be possible but the earlier the better. There are so many details you don’t anticipate until you are in the middle of the move.

– Clear The Clutter Now is the time to clear the clutter and make a fresh start in your new home. Do not move items to your new home that you no longer need, want or love. It’s a waste of time and money.

 Make Lists Keep a notepad and make separate lists. Cancellations? Items to buy? Call for Donation pick up? Keeping lists during this time is the key to a smooth move. If you are looking for a guide to help organize your move this moving checklist is one of my favorites from Real Simple.

– Hire Professionals If you can afford it do it. Whether it’s an organizer to help clear the clutter or a mover. Moves run more efficiently with a team of people especially when you have small children.

– Label Everything I mean everything. It will save you so much time if you label what is in the box and which room it goes into. Label all four sides of the box.

– Moves Can Be Emotional There are many reasons for a move some more stressful than others know that emotions can and will take over. Take the time to feel the sadness but know you maybe ending one phase of your life but a new one is about to begin.

My goal, when working with a client, is to make the moving experience run smoothly alleviating some of the frustration and stress.

If your planning your next move it can be a positive experience by following these simple guidelines.

Before & After

IMG_0801_FotorThis week’s before and after seems like minor changes but made a big impact to this client’s closet. As I mentioned last week she and  with her husband share a closet so we had to get creative and take advantage of every bit of space.

IMG_0811_FotorAfter she purged her clothes we changed the hangers, moved her shoes to the new accessories armoire in the bedroom and rearranged the long hanging.

She needed drawers in her closet but we had to be careful of the depth so it would not interfere with the space walking in and around the closet.

IMG_0905This Springfield Cabinet from Grandinroad was the perfect fit and a great price. It was also the exact depth and extremely sturdy for a small piece.

Down the road she could purchase another if she needs more drawer space and put them side by side. This is a multi functional piece that could also be used in a bathroom or bedroom.

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The last photo I had to show you is a small area of wall space when you are walking in the closet. It had a photo on it that we removed and hung this Acrylic Necklace Rack from The Container Store.

It was perfect on that small section of wall and it was the last one left in the store so I knew it was meant to be!

I hope this inspires you to take a look at what you can do with your existing space.

Small changes are sometimes all you need.

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Before And After

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I recently worked with a client who wanted to reorganize and make better use of the space in two closets and a bedroom armoire.

In order to decide how the armoire was going to be used we talked about her lifestyle, morning routine and the fact that she shared a closet with her husband.

She felt she needed more room for her shoes, purses and accessories and we decided that the armoire would work best for that purpose.

Keeping all of her shoes and accessories organized in one area make it convenient for her when she is getting ready.

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I used the Clear Shoe Drawers from The Container Store in two different sizes.

They could be easily stacked which made great use of the space at the bottom and middle of the armoire.

The pull out drawers make shoes easily assessable without having to take out a bin and put it back.

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Before you get rid of a piece of furniture think about repurposing it for storage. Most of my clients just want to make better use of the space they have by clearing the clutter and reorganizing.

Having an extra set of eyes brings new ideas and inspiration to an already existing space.

Stay tuned for a look at the closets!

All images via Neatly Designed