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Moving Checklist: 200+ Essentials

04/21/20 | Checklist, City Living

As you all know we found a new place to live in February, we moved in March (the week before quarantine) and now in April I have begun to share how we are decorating our new flat!  YAY!!!  There are so many daunting white walls that are just begging for decoration and floor to ceiling windows that need treatments but I need to not get ahead of myself – with today’s post, I wanted to share a recap of the moving checklist I put together for your to cross off before the moving trucks arrive!   

Sparkles and Shoes Moving Checklist

To help make the move easier I put together a massive checklist for all of the things we need to move, bring, and buy for our new apartment as well as things we need to do.  And when that list is totalled up it equals more than 200 Essentials? Yes, you heard me right.  And while that sounds quite daunting when I was thinking any last minute things I could be forgetting I really wish I had a comprehensive (and yes, maybe a little overboard) moving checklist like this handy: 

For the Move 

  1. Boxes
  2. Bubble Wrap
  3. Cleaning Products
  4. Disposable Paper Products
  5. Exacto Knife
  6. Packing Tape
  7. Scissors
  8. Tape
  9. Toilet Paper
  10. Trash Bags
  11. Wardrobe Boxes

And then for what you are going to need for your new place, let us go Room by Room to make sure you have packed all the things or have put them on your list to purchase. 

BEDROOM

  1. Alarm Clock
  2. Armoire
  3. Bedframe
  4. Books
  5. Clock
  6. Closet Storage
  7. Clothes
  8. Dresseer
  9. Duvet
  10. Fan
  11. Hangers
  12. Hats
  13. Jewelry
  14. Laundry Hamper
  15. Mattress
  16. Mattress Topper
  17. Nightstand
  18. Pillow Protectors
  19. Pillowcases
  20. Pillows
  21. Reading Lamp
  22. Sheets
  23. Shoes
  24. Space Heater
  25. Vanity
  26. Window Treatments
  27.  

BATHROOM

  1. Bath Mat
  2. Bath Rugs
  3. Bath Towels
  4. Body Lotion
  5. Body Wash
  6. Countertop Storage
  7. Electric Toothbrush
  8. Hairstyling Tools
  9. Hand Soap
  10. Hand Towels
  11. Scale
  12. Shampoo & Conditioner
  13. Shower Caddy
  14. Shower Curtain
  15. Storage Solutions
  16. Toilet Brush
  17. Toilet plunger
  18. Towers
  19. Vanity Mirror

KITCHEN

  1. Baking sheets
  2. Blender
  3. Bottle Opener
  4. Bowls
  5. Can Opener
  6. Cling Wrap
  7. Coffee Pot
  8. Colander
  9. Corkscrew
  10. Cups
  11. Cutting Boards
  12. Cutting Knives
  13. Dish Drying Rack
  14. Dish Towels
  15. Dish Washing Detergent
  16. Dishes
  17. Drink Glasses
  18. Food Storage Containers
  19. Frying Pan
  20. Garbage Can
  21. Ice Cube Trays
  22. Kettle
  23. Kitchen Furniture
  24. Measuring Cup
  25. Measuring Spoons
  26. Mixer
  27. Mixing Bowls
  28. Mugs
  29. Oven Mitts
  30. Pans
  31. Pantry Essentials
  32. Paper Towel Holder
  33. Parchment Paper
  34. Pitchers
  35. Placemats
  36. Plastic Wrap
  37. Pots
  38. Silverware organizer
  39. Spatula
  40. Spice Wrack
  41. Spices
  42. Sponge
  43. Sponge Holder
  44. Steak Knives
  45. Toaster
  46. Tongs
  47. Tupperware
  48. Utensils
  49. Wax Paper
  50. Whisk
  51. Wine Glasses
  52. Wine Opener

LIVING ROOM 

  1. Board Games
  2. Books
  3. Bookshelves
  4. Cable Box
  5. Candles
  6. Coasters
  7. Coffee Table
  8. Computer
  9. Couch
  10. Curtains
  11. DVD Player
  12. End Table
  13. Floor Protector
  14. Lamp
  15. Puzzles
  16. Rug
  17. Smart Home Device
  18. Speakers
  19. Throw Blankets
  20. Throw Pillows
  21. TV
  22. TV Stand
  23. Wifi Router

DECORATIONS 

  1. Candles
  2. Coffee Table Books
  3. Curtains
  4. Full Length Mirror
  5. Hallway Rug
  6. Paintings
  7. Photographs
  8. Plants
  9. Throw Pillows
  10. Vases
  11. Wall Art
  12. Window Treatments

ODDS AND ENDS  (Depends on your flat) 

  1. Bandages
  2. Batteries
  3. Camera
  4. Coat Stand
  5. Computer
  6. Dustpan and Brush
  7. Extension Cords
  8. First Aid
  9. Flashlight
  10. Flower Vases
  11. Garden Tools
  12. Gardening Equipment
  13. Important Documents
  14. Key-holder by the door
  15. Laundry Detergent
  16. Laundry Hamper
  17. Lawn Furniture
  18. Light Bulbs
  19. Luggage
  20. Makeup
  21. Mop and Bucket
  22. Pain Relievers
  23. Pets (if Applicable)
  24. Power Strips
  25. Smoke Detector
  26. Sport Equipment
  27. Step Stool
  28. Surge Protector
  29. Swiffer with both dry and wet pads
  30. Tool box
  31. Trash Can + Bags
  32. Vacuum
  33. Vitamins

CHANGE YOUR ADDRESS

  1. Alma Maters
  2. Amazon
  3. Bank
  4. Cable
  5. Car Insurance
  6. Credit Cards
  7. Drivers License
  8. Electric Provider
  9. Friends & Family
  10. Gas Provider
  11. Gym Membership
  12. Home / Renters Insurance
  13. Internet
  14. Magazines
  15. Mail (Forward)
  16. Phone (Cell and Landline)
  17. Post Office
  18. Subscriptions (i.e. flower delivery)
  19. The Council (UK Only)
  20. TV License (UK Only)
  21. Voter Registration
  22. Water Provider 
  23. Your Employer

And there you have it, more than 200 things to do and pack before you move to your next spot! 

What would be top on your moving checklist? 

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Comments

  1. ปั้มไลค์ says

    May 18, 2020 at 7:03 pm

    Like!! Great article post.Really thank you! Really Cool.

  2. Franicine says

    April 21, 2020 at 4:00 pm

    I bet you never thought this would help the parent of a college age mom but it is. My daughter is moving into an off campus apartment in the fall, hopefully, and this list is going to be really helpful. The moms and girls can divy up things to search for that we might have missed.

    Thanks for helping make a potentially stressful event a little bit less.

  3. Rowena @ rolala loves says

    April 21, 2020 at 2:50 pm

    What timing to move right before quarantine. Good thing you got in there! There are so many things to do before and after moving and being organized really helps.

  4. Beverly says

    April 21, 2020 at 1:50 pm

    This is super helpful and I have friends moving soon and now I know a few housewarming gifts I can get them.

    Gift cards are usually what I do but I like the board game idea and coffee table books so they will always think of me when they sit at their coffee table or play a fun game.

  5. Sabrina says

    April 21, 2020 at 11:35 am

    You clearly are a super organized person. I’m going to have to remember this for when we buy a house. We are planning on doing that in the next year or so and this is going to be incredibly helpful. I also love how your apartment came out. You have a nice touch for the little details.

  6. Peggy says

    April 21, 2020 at 10:00 am

    This is so helpful. My sister is supposed to move in two months, who knows now with the virus but I am sending this along to her right now.

    Great plan!

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