{"id":3393,"date":"2021-12-30T12:26:04","date_gmt":"2021-12-30T11:26:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.roomsketcher.com\/?p=3393"},"modified":"2023-03-13T10:13:55","modified_gmt":"2023-03-13T09:13:55","slug":"improve-a-home-move-with-floor-plans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roomsketcher.com\/blog\/improve-a-home-move-with-floor-plans\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Ways Floor Plans Can Improve Your Home Move"},"content":{"rendered":"

Planning a move to a new home? We all know that a home move can be stressful. However, with a little planning and the right tools, you can improve your home move and reduce the likelihood of things going awry.<\/p>\n\n

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One of the best ways to plan a move is with a floor plan. A floor plan of your new home will help you to get familiar with its layout and also to see all it\u2019s potential. Think of your floor plan as a map, to help you plan and organize your move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s see how you can use a floor plan for planning your home move. In fact, floor plans<\/a> are so useful that there are 10 different ways they can help you to get organized and to ensure that your move will be a good one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Know What Fits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is nothing worse than arriving at your new home only to discover that your furniture does not fit. Whether you need to verify that your furniture will fit in the elevator, the door, or in the room it\u2019s destined for, a floor plan can help. Lay out and plan where your furniture will go \u2013 before you move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This will save you from moving items that won\u2019t fit and headaches when you arrive. Plus, it\u2019s fun! Figure out where things will go and visualize the design of your new home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Ordering New Furniture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Not only will your floor plan help you to know which of the existing furniture items can go with you but, it can also help you with ordering any new furniture you might need. This is especially helpful if you need to order new beds or storage units in order to unpack and move in comfortably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Organize Your Packing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once you know where things will go, you have your floor plan \u201cmap\u201d. Use it to organize your packing. Group, pack, and label your things according to where they will go. This will make unpacking much easier when you arrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. Set Up Your Utilities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Use your floor plan to figure out where your basic utilities such as phone and cable will (or can) go. Lay out where you want phones, televisions, stereos, computers, etc\u2026 If you need additional cable or power outlets anywhere, arrange to have them added ahead of time. Pick up any extra cords and equipment you may need and pack it in with your electronics. This will make setting up your systems much easier when you arrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top RoomSketcher Tip!<\/p>Don\u2019t forget to have your utilities activated on your scheduled moving day, so they are ready to go when you arrive. Click here for more moving tips!<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

5. Plan Your Paint Colors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s always helpful to have any painting done before you arrive. However, it can be hard to visualize what paint colors to use ahead of time, but with RoomSketcher it\u2019s easy! The virtual camera lets you take a snapshot of any room in your floor plan. Try and compare different paint colors and find the perfect ones for your new home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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6. Get the Whole Family Involved<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Moving can be tough on the whole family. Use your floor plan to get the whole family involved and excited about their new home. Whether it\u2019s planning a new bedroom, playroom, family room or home office, RoomSketcher makes it easy for your family to get engaged in the process of setting up your new home. In fact, it\u2019s so easy and fun even your kids can design their own bedrooms<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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7. Estimate Your Moving Cost<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Moving costs are estimated by the number of things you have and the number of rooms you are moving to. As well as important details such as if there are stairs or elevators that can make the move easier or more difficult. Use your floor plan to estimate the following things more accurately:<\/p>\n\n\n\n