We’re going to let you in on a little secret… Moving can be a MESS.

Okay, so it’s not really a secret. But it is 100% true. Moving can be awful.

There are so many opportunities for mistakes, for things to break, for things to go wrong or get lost. Think about the last time you moved and how long it took you to unpack all your boxes and get settled in (probably months!). Or just how much trouble you had finding that one thing. There are so many “moving” pieces, so much coordination, and time spent trying to track everything, especially if it’s a long-haul move. To combat these moving woes, we’ve created a list of tips and tried-and-true products that will make your move easier and help you get settled in much faster and more seamlessly than you could have ever imagined.

1. Command Hooks

These are such easy items to purchase and have on hand to help you feel settled into your new space right away. Whether it’s hanging brooms with Command Broom Holders, or regular hooks for bathroom towels, coats, backpacks, or really anything. They can be placed behind any door, on side walls in closets, in kitchen cabinets, on empty wall space or the hard-to-reach space above the closet doors. Command hooks will help quickly and easily transform your new space and create storage where there was none before. Plus, they are easily removable, leaving no trace behind. Literally a magical product!

2. Cable Ties/Wranglers

Cable ties are a great way to pack and organize your electronics. All of us have a box full of a mess of cables. Have you ever pulled wires and cables out to spend 20 minutes trying to separate it all? No more! Tie up your cables before you pack and it will make it much easier to unpack and set up in your new space. You can also use these cable organizers to tidy and hide unsightly wires from TVs, desk tops, and appliances.

3. Disinfecting Wipes

Moving can mean dust and dirt galore. Having disinfecting wipes on hand to wipe down your surfaces before you put anything away can help make your space feel tidy right from the start.

4. Drawer Dividers

Drawer dividers can instantly help create calm within your dresser, in your kitchen, and any other drawers in your home. Categorize your items and keep them in place with dividers as you unpack. With these on hand, you’ll be closer to Instagram-worthy spaces than you thought possible!

5. Matching Hangers

Speaking of Instagram, there is no better way to make your closet picture-perfect than a set of matching hangers. Things will look uniform and sleek right away and you’ll get your clothes hung up and out of boxes before you can say Velvet Non-Slip Hangers. Having matching hangers changes and unifies your entire dressing experience. When all hangers match; i.e. are the same brand, same material and same color, all of your senses are calmed and all you focus on are your clothes and envisioning your outfit. When you don’t have matching hangers, the chaos seeps into your mind and stays put all day.

6. Book your Moving Services + Organizers ASAP

This one might be the most important tip we have - booking your movers and organizing services ASAP is vital to a smooth moving process. Before you coordinate any other vendors, talk to and secure your moving company. The first and last weeks of each month book up fast and you want to make sure you get your preferred dates. From there, schedule your professional organizers to unpack and get you set up in your new home! You can also hire a professional organizing company (like Swoon Spaces!) to help declutter before your move and then coordinate/ manage your move from start to finish!

Moving will always make for a busy period in your life. But if you follow these six tips, we promise your move will feel A LOT less chaotic! Having a handful of these items ready will get you feeling settled so much faster and you will be able to start enjoying your new home sooner instead of being surrounded by piles of boxes. If you’re still feeling overwhelmed about your upcoming move, let us help! Check out The 3 Phases of Move Management to see how Swoon Spaces can help make your next move a hands-off, and actually an enjoyable experience!

Don’t have a new place or not quite ready to move yet but still want to start preparing? Start with a Swoon declutter session! We’ll help you edit your belongings so you won’t spend money or time moving things you don’t care about, need or want anymore!