Moving Services
Moving is one of life’s most stressful events. Whether it's across the street or across the country, moving requires making thousands of decisions, typically within a short amount of time.
When you add to that the various personalities of members of your family in addition to the physical exhaustion of packing and unpacking, it's easy to understand why moving creates so much stress and anxiety. This is also why unpacking can be the last item on your list after such a stressful time.
At Halcyon Home Edit, we seek to make life easier during your move. From packing to unpacking and organization services, we put together a logical plan for your belongings, help you sort through unwanted items before packing and ensure you have a fresh and organized start in your new home. We even make your bed for your first night's sleep!
Moving Services:
Before Move:
- Decluttering and downsizing or right-sizing your belongings before your move.
- Assistance in selling, donating or disposing of items that are purged.
- Developing a personalized moving timeline and plan.
- Careful, professional packing assistance.
During Move:
- Personalized closet, pantry and additional storage space design in your new home.
- Coordination and supervision of movers.
- Shopping for proper storage and organizational items.
- Managing, coordinating with and directing your move team and ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
Post Move:
- Complete unpacking and styling of items throughout.
- Closet and storage organizational design.
- Straightening and tidying up post-move + bed making.
- Setting organizational systems in place for lasting success.
Our Process:
We work with you on the following steps to help ensure your move goes as smoothly as possible. Halcyon Home Edit can also be engaged for these services on an a la carte basis.
Moving Plan Creation:
We strategize with you to develop and implement a personalized timeline and to-do list for your move. Creating this plan keeps us all on track and helps reduce stress.
Declutter Pre-Move or Pre-Sale:
We help you declutter and edit your belongings even before you put your home on the market. By sorting and corralling items, we speed up the decluttering process saving you countless hours. Finding it difficult to part with items? We work alongside you, providing emotional, non-judgmental support and a patient listening ear if needed.
Arrange for Unwanted Item Removal:
We can also arrange for charities to pick up donations from your home, or we will transport items to donation facilities or arrange transport for bulkier items. Whether you want to sell, consign, donate or recycle, we know who takes what and will arrange for speedy pickup. We coordinate pickup of any remaining items and ensure they are recycled in the most earth-friendly manner possible.
Space Planning:
Unsure how your current belongings and furniture will fit in your new home? We begin by taking thorough measurements of your existing furnishings and an inventory of all of your items. Create a working space plan that compliments your belongings and make sure everything has place. We will continue to make sure everything suits the space once furniture is in the new home and can be rearranged for ultimate flow for a calm and aesthetically pleasing living space.
Closet and Storage Design:
By taking inventory of your belongings, we can uniquely design your new home's closets and storage areas to maximize your space according to your needs. We frequently collaborate with closet design companies and are happy to review design plans to ensure nothing is overlooked.
Moving:
We are on-site to ensure your moving day is as stress-free as possible, and so you don't have to be. Acting as the liaison between you and your moving company, we partner with your movers so that furniture and boxes are placed in the precise location.
Shopping for Organization Supplies:
We understand which organizing supplies help maintain order and we come ready with a healthy supply of materials. We make recommendations and will shop for supplies as needed to ensure all of your belongings have an organized look and specific resting place.
Unpacking + Organizing:
We begin unpacking boxes and setting up your new home in order of priority as soon as the boxes are carried off the truck. We unpack, set up and organize your home with your personal needs and function in mind. By listening to your needs, we bring order to your home with systems that are easy to maintain and aesthetically pleasing. We understand the peace of mind that comes from moving into a beautifully organized home. Our goal is to get you settled as speedily as possible. We ensure all boxes are removed, lamps are plugged in and beds are made.