Relocation Essentials: Furniture Planning Guide
They say that moving house can be one of the most stressful periods of a person’s life, with the complexities of packaging, shopping, admin and relocation costs creating anxiety, worry and overwhelm for even the most organised of movers.
From selling and donating your old furniture to finding new stylish pieces for your new space, the shopping process can be daunting for busy movers with little time for casual browsing and languid window shopping.
At Milola, we understand the demands of moving house on a strict schedule, furnishing a property from afar and making a house feel home before you’ve even unlocked the front door. In our guide today, we wanted to share our advice for planning your relocation, finding the right furniture for your home and making your move as easy and stress-free as possible.
Know Your Relocation Timetable
Often when it comes to moving house or organising your relocation, you’ll be working to a strict timetable of events – from signing your contract to picking up your keys to the new place – and having those important dates in mind can help you to plan out those all-important delivery dates and installation days.
Many furniture delivery services will come with specific lead times that may need to be factored in, depending on when you want your products to arrive at the property.
If your relocation takes you to a house that’s in the process of being built, it’s a good idea to understand how soon after the finished build you’ll be able to start bringing in heavy furniture and solid pieces, and if there is any final snagging to be done, does any furniture need to be easily moved for wall or floor access. We would recommend ensuring that any new furniture can be stored with the retailer if you've purchased new items, a service Milola can offer, or the moving company handling your current items incase of any delays to the move in date. In this case keep in regular touch with the 3rd party to avoid any early deliveries to a building site!
If your house is ready for furnishing, what are the most important pieces to have in the house on the very first day you arrive? Often a comfortable bed is an essential priority for busy and tired movers, but are there other pieces of furniture that might help to make your move-in day run a little smoother? A solid dining table for re-grouping the family, perhaps a cosy sofa for unwinding after a busy day, or even a desk for those last-minute admin jobs?
At Milola, we offer a range of designer products ready for fast delivery through our Outlet sales, as well as our Quick Ship Designer Sofa service, allowing you to receive your furniture items in a shorter time frame to fit to your relocation schedule. We add new items to our Outlet sale collection regularly, available for delivery within 7 days in Switzerland.
Plan Your Furniture in Advance
No one wants to be stuck in an empty house without any comfortable furniture for the first weeks of their relocation. But with the seemingly endless choices of furniture styles, sizes, features and variations on offer from different retailers, it can be hard knowing what to choose and when.
When planning a relocation, we know that your time is precious, and feeling relaxed, comfortable and settled in your new space is always going to be a priority. Through our Milola consultancy services, we can help you choose the right style, at the right price point for your home, and curate personalised sets of furniture to help you easily furnish your home. From our collection of matching VELVET wooden furniture from Kristensen Kristensen to a bespoke package of cohesive, stylish pieces from our range of designer brands, we can help you dress your home without stress.
If you’re looking to create a particular feel for a room, finding an interior designer in the area is also going to be a useful step to take. An interior designer can help to truly understand both the practicalities of your space and your desired aesthetic for it, allowing you to sit back and relax while they plan your dream home. With connections to a network of incredible interior designers through our Milola Meets series, our consultants at Milola can introduce you to one of our recommended designers and point you in the right direction when it comes to selecting your final furniture pieces.
Not only can an interior designer help you build your dream space, but they often are able to help from a project management perspective, so if you're moving into a new property that requires work, then their ability to both project manage and source different trades people as well can often be invaluable.
Understand The Requirements of Your New Space
Each space you furnish will come with its own set of requirements, restrictions, features and boundaries to work with, and it’s important to acknowledge and understand these before purchasing any new furniture.
A sofa that fits neatly through the door of your old home might get stuck in the entranceway of your new home. A bed that seemed too small in a previous room might feel crowded in a new one, and in different lighting with a different layout, your old furniture might feel out of place or overbearing.
Getting exact measurements of the spaces you plan to furnish can help you to map out the room required for your furniture, as well as the negative space around it for opening doors, drawers and pulling out seats. Your furniture should fit comfortably into a space, without any adjustments required, and should be usable from all angles and directions – without needing to bow your head, duck, move other items or struggle past.
If you’re planning a relocation abroad, it’s also important to understand the translation of different bed and mattress sizes across Europe, the US and the UK as this can impact the bed frame you’ll need to fit into a space. Our latest post explores the different sizes of bed between each different location and offers a guide to choosing the right size!
Remember To Think Ahead
Finally, it’s important to think several steps ahead when planning your relocation. If you’re planning to get rid of any existing furniture, then make sure you list it online early or book a collection service with a timeslot that works for you. Whilst you don’t want to be stuck with your old pieces on the final day of the move, you also don’t want to be without your essentials for weeks before you finally make the trip.
Additionally, if you’re renting your current space, it’s worth asking your letting agent or landlord if they want to keep any of your existing furniture for the new tenant. This can save you from handling its disposal or sale.
If you’re travelling far to get to your new home, it’s worth booking your furniture delivery in advance and storing it until you have the time to bring it into your space. At Milola we offer storage services for all orders – allowing you to purchase and secure your item, but have it kept safe for you until your move-in date. Simply speak to a member of our team to request this service upon purchase.
A relocation can be an exciting time in your life – a new chance to create a space that feels like yours, with new furniture, new decor and new opportunities. However, at Milola, we know that it can be a stressful time too, and so our services are here to help. We want to make your relocation process as smooth as possible, so if you’re looking for help furnishing your new home, want a consultation on a product set or are looking for furniture fast, make sure you get in touch today.
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