Like any other place in the world, Dubai has a lot going for it as well as some major drawbacks. When moving to a new place it is essential you know what both bad and good things you can expect from your new home.

People buy larger homes for several reasons: They outgrow their smaller home, they receive a promotion and raise at work, they are convinced by a realtor that they can afford it, they hope to impress others, or they think a large home is the home of their dreams. They also buy bigger and bigger homes because nobody tells them not to. They think buying bigger homes makes them happier.

Modernist Architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe popularised the phrase, “less is more”. The less complicated the process, the more it will be valued or appreciated. With this mindset, you might decide that your current home may be too large for your needs. Moving into a smaller space has obvious economic benefits. 

What presents a challenge for most people is downsizing their belongings to fit into their new home, especially if they come from a larger house. We are going to give you a few tips to make this process easier. 

1. Walk around your house and create a list of essential items 

Obviously, you want to include your main furniture and all the basics that frame your home provided they will fit your new living space. Other necessary things might be tool kits, expensive electronics, or cookware. As you make your list, try to be realistic about your non-essentials. 

It can be tough to let go of items you are familiar with but be honest about what things you probably will not use. For instance, donate any clothes you do not actually plan to wear again. This is also a good time to throw out all those broken appliances, stereos, or exercise machines that have been collecting dust. This will also have a good impact if you hire movers and packers Dubai since there will be a few items to pack and move.

However, if you decide to do it yourself, seriously declutter and downsize, and pack up these junk boxes and drawers that have grown over the years. If there are items with sentimental family values that are too big or too plentiful to bring, consider giving them to another family member or close friend to hold on to for you. 

2. Clean out extra items and duplicates

When you live in the same place for a long time, you often end up with multiple of the same items. As you take an inventory of your cabinets and drawers, you might find that you have several identical spatulas or things in the kitchen. People also tend to notice they have dozens of linen and china sets. Pair down to just one or two of each item you need and clean them before you go. This will make it easier for you or your movers and packers Abu Dhabi to pack and move the items making your move faster and more convenient.

3. Consider your storage space

Do a walk-through of your new home to take note of the storage spaces and measure the closets and cabinets. If you have a lot of belongings that need to come with you, try to brainstorm ways you can most efficiently use your new space. By knowing in advance where things should go in your new house, you can instruct your movers where to put them, saving you time and effort. 

Try to install closet dividers, find tall shelves, or place storage bins under beds and couches. Purchasing coffee tables or bench seats that open into storage trunks is also a clever way to keep extra blankets or magazines. If there are still too many items left over to comfortably fit in your new home, resolve to put the additional belongings in storage and reassess whether or not you still want them in a few months.  

Moving into a smaller space has a lot of advantages. Your place will be easier and less costly to maintain, you spend less time decluttering, less debt and less risk. It can also be mentally freeing, has a smaller environmental impact, encourages family bonding, lessens the temptation to accumulate more stuff, and is less obligated to decorate.

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If you are planning to move into a smaller space soon, these tips are a great start to living a minimalist lifestyle.

The next thing to do is to find people that can help you out with the moving process. Even when you have significantly reduced your stuff, you might still find yourself in need of experts to help you move essential appliances and furniture that are too big or heavy for you to move. The are a lot of movers in Dubai, movers Al Ain and many other movers and packers in the UAE that have great experience in residential moves. Connect with these professionals by submitting one enquiry in Wise Move . 

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What are you moving?

• Item

  — furniture, electronic, antique, box etc.
  • — Furniture

    sofa, table, bed, bookcase, chest, drawer etc.
  • — Item

    packed item, electronic, antique, box etc.
• Move

  — home move, office move
  • — Home
  • — Office
• Piano

  — grand piano, upright piano, digital piano etc.
• Other

  — construction material etc.

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