First-Night Tips for a Smooth and Joyful Transition to Your New Home
Moving into a new home can be an exciting time for you and your family. However, that first night can often be a bit overwhelming. A new room with new sounds, smells and unpacked boxes means you are in unfamiliar territory. Here are a few essential first-night tips after a move to help you settle in and make the most of your new space.
1. A Bed-Ready Room is Essential
A busy moving day calls for a proper rest. After all, you will still be unpacking for days and possibly weeks to come. Topping our list of tips to help you transition after a move is putting your bed together with clean sheets and pillows. Nothing says “home” like your own bed, so be sure to prioritize your move by getting your bedroom bed-ready.
2. Pack First-Night Essentials
Imagine trying to rest after a long day of moving only to find that your first-night essentials are buried beneath a small mountain of moving boxes. That’s why many recommend packaging your first-night essentials ahead of time, so that you have it ready when you need it. These essentials should include toiletries, a change of clothing as well as phone chargers, medications, bedding and any important documents that you might need to secure.
3. Bathroom and Kitchen Basics
Your first-night tips after a move wouldn’t be complete without acknowledging the two rooms of necessity. Both the bathroom and kitchen should be prioritized for a smooth and joyful transition to your new home. This is where you will need to unpack towels, toilet paper, soaps and shampoos as well as utensils, cups, plates and coffee makers, respectively. Having those basic needs at your fingertips during the course of your move helps to keep stress at a minimum.
4. Preparing One Room at a Time
What’s the old saying about eating an elephant? Once your priority items are placed, it’s just a matter of completing your move one small “bite” at a time. Maybe start with your master bedroom and work your way to the kitchen and living room areas. Don’t take it all too seriously. You will have plenty of time to figure out what should go where and why.
Another idea to help keep stress at bay is to celebrate your move as you break-in these new rooms and make them your own. You can post pics or even live stream your first night for family and friends. Don’t look at it all as a monster challenge, but something more like a personal playground for grownups that just happens to feature all your favorite stuff.
When you’re ready for your next big residential or business move, we invite you to reach out to the pros that know. IMS Relocation has been in the business of moving Dallas-Fort Worth families and businesses since 1991. Our happy customers will tell you just how easy a big move can be when you have the right people on your side. Call or request your free, no-obligation quote today.
