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How To Unpack Your Room
How To Unpack Your Room
Moving can be stressful, and when the time comes to unpack, you just want it to be over.
But, you are almost done! You have a room filled with numerous, matching, brown boxes and don't know where to start. Here are some steps to follow to make it easier:
Things Need:
- box cutter
- scissors
- plastic storage bins (optional)
- tools: hammer, nails, and screwdriver
- cleaning supplies
- time
Instructions
1. Clean the room first. Vacuum the floor and wipe the windows and blinds. You want to start off fresh in a clean room.
2. Plan Ahead. Imagine and decide the layout of your room so you know
where you want to place everything. That way you don't have to move all
the furniture yourself after the movers place it.
3. Place and assemble all the big furniture like dresser, desk, and
bed. The bed is the piece of furniture that draws the most attention
when entering a room. Usually, it is placed against the center of the
wall opposite the main door, but you can get creative with the placing.
Under windows are generally not a good place because of the draft and
avoid any interferences with the entrance/exit. Organize the other
furniture around the bed. If your closet is big enough, place the
dresser inside to create more free space in the room.
4. Set aside time. The weekends are a great time to dedicate to
unpacking so you can get a lot done, or you can work a little each
evening to get things unpacked.
5. Start with
the box labeled "Unpack First" or "Essential Items" that contains the
essential items needed while you unpack, which includes a box cutter
and scissors. It may also include one or two outfits for you
to wear while you are unpacking the rest of your clothes and toiletries
like shampoo, soap, toothbrush, and toothpaste. Then, unpack your
wardrobe into the closet and dresser. Move onto your desk, unpacking
all your office supplies.
6. Stay organized.
One box at a time. You don't want to start opening all the boxes at
once without finding a new home for your belongings. Break down the
boxes and remove them after you unpack, that way they take up less
space. You can either save the boxes to reuse in the future or recycle
them. 
Throw
all the trash, tape and things you decide you don't want, immediately
into a trash bag instead of on the floor. If you keep things neat from
the beginning, it will be easier to keep up with throughout the process
and after your settled. It is going to be overwhelming at first, but
you will begin to see results as you work to unpack those boxes and
clean up along the way.
7. Plastic Drawers and plastic
storage bins come in handy when trying to organize your room. The flat
plastic bins are easy to slid under the bed or fit into the closet. It
is a cheap and easy way to store your items. Use a shoe rack on the back of your door to create maximum space.
8.
Make it your own. This is the fun part! Decorate it how you like. Add
pictures and posters to the wall. Hang curtains that match your pillow
and bedspread, and shelves for additional decorative space. Keep the
color scheme and theme the same throughout the room.