Deciding to move in with your partner is an exciting milestone in any relationship. After finding the perfect place to call home, the next step will be deciding how to effectively combine your belongings and create an inviting and cohesive living space. Here are a few residential moving tips to ensure cohabiting starts on a high note.

Tips to Follow When Moving in With Your Partner

1. Take Inventory of Belongings

Before buying moving boxes, packing tape, and bubble wrap, start the process by taking inventory of each person’s belongings. Talk through what pieces of decor you like and which furniture should be moved into the new home. Remember that you’ll likely have doubles of certain items, such as bed frames, mattresses, and couches, if you currently live apart. Have an open conversation about which pieces will be taken into the new place to eliminate conflict or confusion.

2. Downsize Together

To better understand each person’s possessions, what’s going to be packed, and how much space is necessary, downsize together. When possible, help one another sort through your existing homes. Create keep, sell, donate, and trash piles so you can declutter and downsize while bonding to promote organization when you live together.

3. Get a Storage Unit

Cohabitating often means sharing closets, drawers, and cabinet spaces. If you’re worried about having sufficient room for keepsakes, heirlooms, sports equipment, and seasonal decorations, renting a storage unit may be your best bet. Having a dedicated storage space will help maintain a clean, organized home without having to let go of meaningful items.

4. Pack & Label Before Movers Arrive

Moving day can be stressful, especially when you have multiple stops and are combining assets. To ensure the experience is exciting and efficient, pack and label all of your boxes by room well before the moving company arrives. By labeling the boxes, you'll simplify the unpacking process, and you won’t have to worry about misplacing things during the transition.

If you’re looking for an experienced residential moving company to simplify your relocation, Wagoner Moving Systems is the right team for the job. Located in northeast Ohio, these movers have been serving customers throughout the region doing cross-town moves, as well as national and international relocations, since 1978. To request a free in-home moving quote, call today at (330) 494-1321. For more information on their approach, visit their website or Facebook page.