Tips for Deciding If Your Furniture is Worth Moving

As your lease comes to an end and you’re looking at moving, you’ll find yourself having to make a few decisions. Which furniture is going to make the journey with you, and which will find the end of its journey as a donated piece, sold or in a dumpster? Paring down is a great way to save yourself time, effort, and money during a move, but deciding exactly what to get rid of can be a challenge. Here are our best tips for deciding if your furniture is worth moving.

What Makes the Cut?

Size: One easy way to determine what furniture won’t make it to the new home is by size. It’s important to consider the square footage of your new place before taking on the task of moving bulky furniture. Will your furniture fit in your new space? Will it be too difficult to get through the door? If you have any furniture that will need to be disassembled pre-move and reassembled post-move, it might a good idea to have those be the first pieces on the chopping block.

Condition: Another great indicator of whether a piece of furniture is worth taking to your new home is its condition. If your Ikea dresser from high school is on its last legs, scratched, and wobbly, it’s probably time to let it go. Any furniture that is dangerously close to needing to be replaced should find its way into your dumpster before moving day.

Taste: Now that you’ve pared down the stuff that can’t or shouldn’t come with you to your new home, it’s time to get a little more subjective. If you have pieces of furniture that no longer align with your personal style or serve a purpose in your space, consider decluttering those as well. Any furniture in good condition can be donated or sold online to give you a head start at saving for new pieces that will bring joy and purpose into your new home.

Budget: Finally, the last thing you should consider is how much you’re willing to contribute – in terms of both money and time. If you’re going to take on the task of moving yourself, you might be more inclined to declutter to save your back some stress. However, if you plan to hire professionals, ask for a quote to see if you’d want to pare down to save some money.

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