You\u2019re getting ready to move out and the biggest question on your mind is what to do with your furniture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On one hand, most of your furniture pieces are big and heavy, and you just know that moving them all the way to the new home will cost you a lot of money. So, will it be a good idea to pack and move your furniture from a financial point of view? Probably not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On the other hand, you do love some of your furniture pieces and you won\u2019t want to part with them that easily. After all, you\u2019re used to using them and you feel comfortable and cozy when you\u2019re around them. So, will it be a good idea to pack and move your furniture from a sentimental point of view? Probably yes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When unsure whether you should take your furniture with you or not, then all you have to do is\u2026 look for the SIGNS<\/strong>. That\u2019s right, there are a number of signs that should give you a clue about what to do with your furniture when moving house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So, to help you make the best decision under your specific set of house moving circumstances, here are the top 5 signs that your furniture is NOT worth moving to a new home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The most obvious sign that your furniture won\u2019t be worth moving is when you measure up your pieces and find out that they just won\u2019t fit into the new place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even when you resort to disassembling the largest furniture units, you can still come to the conclusion that the new home is just not big enough for them. In most cases, the problematic areas of the destination place can be the doorways (too small) and\/or the hallways (too narrow).<\/p>\n\n\n\n When you\u2019re downsizing to a smaller home, then you will face a different set of problems with the furniture you own right now – the units may go just fine through the doors and hallways, but the living space inside the rooms can be too limited for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So, the best thing you can do is create a floor plan of the new place, then measure up the furniture pieces you wish to take with you, and do the math. There\u2019s really no point in paying to move your furniture only to find out that there\u2019s just not enough room for it in the new home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n BONUS TIP<\/strong>: Bear in mind that sometimes some of your furniture pieces may fit perfectly inside the new home but they won\u2019t match the d\u00e9cor of the destination room – it can be their overall design, shape, or color that just won\u2019t work well inside the new place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n See also<\/strong>: Is it better to move furniture or buy new?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Another sure sign that you should not bother moving your furniture is when you realize that some of the pieces are in really bad shape. When trying to figure out what to do with your furniture items, inspect them closely, and note their current condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Think about it – it doesn\u2019t make any sense at all to be paying to have your old and broken furniture transported to the new home only to replace it with new one shortly after the move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Instead, think a few moves ahead and see that you\u2019d be better off leaving behind the furniture items that have seen too many winters (or summers) and purchasing brand-new ones after the move – furniture that will not only last for years and years, but one that will also fit and match the layout and d\u00e9cor of the new apartment or house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Good advice<\/strong>: What to do with furniture when moving<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n In most cases, IKEA furniture will probably not survive the move without suffering some damage in the process. It\u2019s mostly because of the production method of such ready-to-assemble furniture – in order to reduce the production costs, such units are made from particleboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Also known as chipboard, particleboard is not usually strong, sturdy, and stable enough to endure a house move, especially when partial disassembly of the furniture is part of the moving process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Flatpack furniture rarely has any sentimental value – something that should make your choice to leave it behind even easier to make. Add the fact that IKEA furniture is reasonably affordable and you\u2019ll reach the conclusion that your chipboard furniture is not worth the money and effort to be transported to a new home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do a risk assessment ahead of time and do the right thing for your budget. Unless you own expensive antique furniture with high sentimental value, you should seriously consider just leaving behind those IKEA furniture items. Don\u2019t regret your decision to move without most of your furniture – remember that money and time should be the major factors that should affect your call.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Related<\/strong>: How to pack IKEA furniture for moving<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Are you moving across the country? If yes, then it\u2019s another sign that your furniture will not be worth moving, at least not in the majority of relocation cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When moving long distance, the moving cost will be calculated on the basis of the total weight of your shipment and the distance between the two locations. And since the move distance remains a constant value no matter what you do, then it\u2019s fair to say that the cost of moving to another state will depend primarily on how much your items weigh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As you know, furniture pieces are heavy (some of them are SUPER-HEAVY), so it\u2019ll cost plenty of money to transport a heavyweight furniture unit to a new place that\u2019s hundreds or thousands of miles away. Oftentimes, basic calculations show that it\u2019ll most likely cost you more to move your furniture long distance than to purchase brand-new one after the move is complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Factor in the hassle of partially disassembling, lifting and carrying those heavy items out of the house, and loading them into the moving vehicle, and you\u2019ll see why furniture is seldom with the moving over great distances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n1. Your furniture is just too big<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
2. Your furniture is in bad shape<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
3. You\u2019re moving IKEA furniture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
4. You\u2019re moving long distance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n