Whether you are a construction professional who is advising someone moving into a new property, or you have recently sold your property and are about to make the giant leap and move into a new abode, there are a number of steps that you can take to feel more comfortable in your new home and to ensure that normal business resumes before too long. Here are several steps that can help you- or one of your clients- settle into a new property as soon as humanly possible.
1. Put Aside Your Must-Haves
One of the reasons that you might feel on edge in your new home is that you will not be surrounded by the possessions that you adore, especially if they are all still in boxes or if you have had to downsize. To ensure that you do not feel completely adrift and that you are able to find comfort in physical tokens, you should put aside a few must-haves. Not only can these reassure you that everything is going to be alright, but many of these could also have a practical function that will make life much easier for you in the first few days of your move. This means that you should think carefully about your moving day must-haves long before the big day and that you keep these within easy reach throughout the course of your move. You might also want to mark the boxes that these must-haves are in, or tell someone else where they are, so that they do not get mixed up with the rest of your ornaments and other items.
2. Unpack As Soon as Possible
Moving house can be exhausting, and this might mean that you want to snuggle up and forget about how much you still have to do. However, unpacking as soon as you can will allow you to make the property seem more like a home and will prevent you from spending the majority of your time rummaging through boxes to find the items that you are desperate for. You should also move all these boxes into a spare room to prevent you from constantly tripping up them and from feeling as if you live in the middle of a giant mess. If you are struggling to unpack alone and this is the problem, you should consider asking a friend, relative, or even a new neighbor to help you.
3. Plan Your Décor
Although you might adore the bare structure of your home and have a vision for what it is going to look like, sometimes, in the business of daily life, you might find it difficult to start making this dream a reality. However, rather than leaving your rooms as blank slates for a long time, you should instead plan your décor almost as soon as you move in. Even if you only decide to paint the walls of your bedroom in your favorite color, by doing so, you will be personalizing the space and making it your own. You might also decide to place ornaments that have sentimental value and move in furniture that was previously used at your old residence.
4. Change Your Address
In the rush to move house, many people forget that there are other practicalities to think about, such as changing their address. However, doing so can ensure that you get all your important mail and documents and that you do not constantly battle to recover information that was sent to your old home. Not only this, but changing your address can ensure that you never miss vital details and that the move feels more final to you. For instance, you need to tell your utilities that you are moving, as well as your bank and insurance provider.
5. Take Some Time to Enjoy It
Even though you will have a lot to do, though, you should take some time to enjoy living in your new property. By doing so, you will be able to start making new memories and getting to know the house. This can make you feel comfortable and can stop any nervousness that you might have originally felt. You might have a picnic in the backyard or even just curl up and watch a movie. You could also explore the local area and see what you find, including new social groups and places that can become your third place.
6. Get Cleaning
However, if you want to feel comfortable in your new home, it needs to be clean. It might seem clean on the surface, but giving it a deep clean yourself can help you to feel productive and proud. It can also help you to feel ownership over the property and prevent it from feeling like someone else’s, especially if you use the same products as you did in your last property.
