Moving into a bigger place presents an exciting opportunity to start fresh. Apartment living often requires you to make creative use of confined space and keep ornamental belongings to a minimum.

While many movers welcome the chance to decorate their added square footage, the privilege can come at a price. Here, the professionals from Checkmate Moving and Storage of Highlands Ranch, CO, list five tips for moving to a larger home without breaking the bank.

Tips for Moving Into a Bigger Place

Start Early

Upgrading from an apartment to a home requires you to buy a considerable amount of additional furniture. However, you don’t need to wait until you’re in your new place to start doing so. Collect pieces in advance that catch your eye. You’ll avoid dropping large quantities of cash at once in a rush to outfit your new home, and you’ll have more time to find quality pieces you love. If you don’t have space in your apartment to store these extra items, rent a low-cost storage unit until you’re settled in your new abode.

Look for Furniture in Unexpected Places

Getting an early start in decorating your new home allows for the freedom to get creative. While you might be scouring the web and peeking into furniture shops, try thinking outside of the box. Check your neighborhood newspaper for yard sales, auctions, and local art shows. Also, keep an eye out while driving for like-new furniture left on the curb. You might be surprised at how often people throw away beautiful items!

Reinvent What You Have

Think creatively to make use of the furniture you already have. That old wooden dresser you’ve been dying to throw out? Add a fresh coat of paint and use it in your dining room as a bar. That budget barstool you’ve had since college? Check out an online tutorial and turn it into a nightstand or end table.

Add Color

Large expanses of white walls can make any home feel empty, especially if it’s temporarily sparse with furniture. To instantly make your new place feel homier, add some color to your walls. Make a wall in your living room pop with patterned wallpaper, or add drama to a bathroom with a black ceiling.

Have Fun With Cheap Accessories

Don’t underestimate the power of plants, throw pillows, and rugs for making a barren space feel more like home. Try hanging a shelf on a wall in your kitchen and filling it with plants, buying new chair cushions for the dining room, or arranging candles on the coffee table.

Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or upgrading to a larger home, call Checkmate Moving and Storage to schedule your next move. This respected moving company provides packing services, moving, and storage for residential and commercial relocations. Call (303) 346-6683 or visit their website for more information about these residential movers.