Before you start a restoration project, clear up as much space as you can. Consider what you need most in your new space, then declutter it.
Follow these clearing, arranging, and storage methods to minimise disruption during construction.
Plan ahead
Go through your cabinets and bookshelves. If you need to box up a room or two, now is the time to check your cabinets. Transparent storage bins for commonly used objects Label them carefully and move them. Away from dust and construction, but still accessible.
Less frequently used items can be boxed up and put out of sight. Label each box with the overall contents. Take pictures of the box and name it in its new place so you can quickly discover things during the remodelling or when you unpack it afterwards.
Take pictures of the box and name it in its new place so you can quickly discover things during the remodelling or when you unpack it afterwards. If you want to change the layout of your home, consider why you want to do so. Would you need a safe play place for your kids or a modest office to work from home?
Give your architect or builder as much information as you can about how you plan to use your area. A great professional will hear and suggest a solution. For example, beneath the sofa seating in this dining room is elegant wine storage.
Take an objective look
Once you have a vision for your new home, you may devise a decluttering strategy. Take images of your room and show them to a trusted friend or relative. Discuss what you need to get rid of to attain your look. This will inspire you to declutter and get rid of anything that doesn’t assist you to achieve your objective.
Also, consider if you want to tackle the massive effort of decluttering yourself or hire a professional organiser from the start.
Storage options
Use mobile storage. Plastic storage boxes on wheels can come in handy as you move things around to allow the builders access.
If you’re considering a bedroom renovation, you’ll need to decide which clothing and toiletries to store and which to keep handy. A covered clothes rail and a few lightweight cabinets on wheels can hold a capsule wardrobe.
Think about your normal routine
Most home remodelling projects cause some interruption, so prepare for the unexpected. If you’re remodelling your kitchen, consider setting up a mini-cook station elsewhere. It may be a table and a microwave. You could perhaps arrange to stay somewhere else. Ask friends to help or look up trustworthy pet sitters in your region.
Keep your valuables safe
Keep valuables safe. While you should trust your builders, there will also be times when your home will be unlocked. It may have no windows, doors, or even walls at some time. Traders will also come and go. So put valuables in a safe at home or in a bank deposit box.
Make room
For most restoration projects, living in fewer rooms than usual is required, and these spaces must be versatile. If you won’t be keeping all of your room furnishings when the restoration is done, sell or donate them before the job begins. Decluttering before the makeover means less stuff to move, pack, store, and unpack afterwards.
If you plan to store large items in a garage or loft, make sure huge objects will fit through doorways and openings. Also, make sure you have enough room for the furniture. You might also rent a safe storage locker while the remodelling is going on.
Keep the outside clear
Remember the outside. If your project requires outside labour, get that outside decluttering done. Clear out all the stuff you left outside for the future, for the future has here! Recycle your junk by renting from Sheridan Skips or hiring a van. If it’s not rubbish, sell it to help fund your project.
These tips should help you to stay organized through a home renovation. Do you have any other tips that could help? Please share them in the comments below.
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