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!
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
- Boxes
- Bubble Wrap
- Cleaning Products
- Disposable Paper Products
- Exacto Knife
- Packing Tape
- Scissors
- Tape
- Toilet Paper
- Trash Bags
- 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
- Alarm Clock
- Armoire
- Bedframe
- Books
- Clock
- Closet Storage
- Clothes
- Dresseer
- Duvet
- Fan
- Hangers
- Hats
- Jewelry
- Laundry Hamper
- Mattress
- Mattress Topper
- Nightstand
- Pillow Protectors
- Pillowcases
- Pillows
- Reading Lamp
- Sheets
- Shoes
- Space Heater
- Vanity
- Window Treatments
BATHROOM
- Bath Mat
- Bath Rugs
- Bath Towels
- Body Lotion
- Body Wash
- Countertop Storage
- Electric Toothbrush
- Hairstyling Tools
- Hand Soap
- Hand Towels
- Scale
- Shampoo & Conditioner
- Shower Caddy
- Shower Curtain
- Storage Solutions
- Toilet Brush
- Toilet plunger
- Towers
- Vanity Mirror
KITCHEN
- Baking sheets
- Blender
- Bottle Opener
- Bowls
- Can Opener
- Cling Wrap
- Coffee Pot
- Colander
- Corkscrew
- Cups
- Cutting Boards
- Cutting Knives
- Dish Drying Rack
- Dish Towels
- Dish Washing Detergent
- Dishes
- Drink Glasses
- Food Storage Containers
- Frying Pan
- Garbage Can
- Ice Cube Trays
- Kettle
- Kitchen Furniture
- Measuring Cup
- Measuring Spoons
- Mixer
- Mixing Bowls
- Mugs
- Oven Mitts
- Pans
- Pantry Essentials
- Paper Towel Holder
- Parchment Paper
- Pitchers
- Placemats
- Plastic Wrap
- Pots
- Silverware organizer
- Spatula
- Spice Wrack
- Spices
- Sponge
- Sponge Holder
- Steak Knives
- Toaster
- Tongs
- Tupperware
- Utensils
- Wax Paper
- Whisk
- Wine Glasses
- Wine Opener
LIVING ROOM
- Board Games
- Books
- Bookshelves
- Cable Box
- Candles
- Coasters
- Coffee Table
- Computer
- Couch
- Curtains
- DVD Player
- End Table
- Floor Protector
- Lamp
- Puzzles
- Rug
- Smart Home Device
- Speakers
- Throw Blankets
- Throw Pillows
- TV
- TV Stand
- Wifi Router
DECORATIONS
- Candles
- Coffee Table Books
- Curtains
- Full Length Mirror
- Hallway Rug
- Paintings
- Photographs
- Plants
- Throw Pillows
- Vases
- Wall Art
- Window Treatments
ODDS AND ENDS (Depends on your flat)
- Bandages
- Batteries
- Camera
- Coat Stand
- Computer
- Dustpan and Brush
- Extension Cords
- First Aid
- Flashlight
- Flower Vases
- Garden Tools
- Gardening Equipment
- Important Documents
- Key-holder by the door
- Laundry Detergent
- Laundry Hamper
- Lawn Furniture
- Light Bulbs
- Luggage
- Makeup
- Mop and Bucket
- Pain Relievers
- Pets (if Applicable)
- Power Strips
- Smoke Detector
- Sport Equipment
- Step Stool
- Surge Protector
- Swiffer with both dry and wet pads
- Tool box
- Trash Can + Bags
- Vacuum
- Vitamins
CHANGE YOUR ADDRESS
- Alma Maters
- Amazon
- Bank
- Cable
- Car Insurance
- Credit Cards
- Drivers License
- Electric Provider
- Friends & Family
- Gas Provider
- Gym Membership
- Home / Renters Insurance
- Internet
- Magazines
- Mail (Forward)
- Phone (Cell and Landline)
- Post Office
- Subscriptions (i.e. flower delivery)
- The Council (UK Only)
- TV License (UK Only)
- Voter Registration
- Water Provider
- 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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ปั้มไลค์ says
Like!! Great article post.Really thank you! Really Cool.
Franicine says
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.
Rowena @ rolala loves says
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.
Beverly says
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.
Sabrina says
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.
Peggy says
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!