Is the flooring in your living room looking dull and lifeless? Does it no longer exude the vibrance and style you desperately want for this area of your home? If you’ve decided it’s time to change the floors, you may be so excited about the potential options and final result that you forget you have furniture that needs to be moved before your vision is complete. Before you start the process, take a few moments to determine how you’ll handle this temporary adjustment.
Before the Move
Getting new floors can be an exciting time, but it can also be stressful if you don’t properly plan for it. Before you make the first move, start by asking yourself the following:
- What is my budget for moving furniture? This will allow you to determine how much you should take on at one time to achieve the results you want and avoid making the time spent receiving new floors a hassle.
- How long will the installation take? Knowing how long your furniture will need to be housed elsewhere can help you make the right decision as to where you should move it.
- Is it possible a flooring crew will move it? While not all flooring companies include moving furniture as part of their quote, some do, so it’s worth asking if you don’t mind paying up.
Where to Move Your Furniture
If you’re unsure where might be a good place to keep your belongings while revamping your floors, here are a few helpful suggestions:
Consider Moving it to Another Room
If you’re only focused on placing new floors in one particular room, consider if it’s possible to move the furniture into another area of your home. If you only have a few pieces, this may be quite easy to do; however, if your other rooms are fully occupied and leave minimal space available, you may need to consider an alternative location for your furniture.
Look into Outdoor Storage
Have a decent-sized garage or shed? These areas can be great temporary housing for your couch, chairs, and side tables. While a floor lamp may be easily moved to a nearby room, your larger pieces of furniture can temporarily live in these larger areas while your new floors are installed.
Inquire About a Storage Facility
Typically used for longer projects and those that require replacing the floors throughout the entire home, it may be beneficial to look into a short-term storage facility. By renting a designated space, you can keep your furniture safe and sound within a locked area. With many storage units offering climate-controlled units, this will help to keep your items in good condition and avoid you having to move things around to try and get from one area of your home to another.
Having a plan in place for your furniture when it comes to putting in new floors will make life much easier as you navigate through the remodel.
About the Company
Prestige Floors is a small, family-owned and operated business based in Keller, TX. As a husband-and-wife team, Benson and Ashley Kelly have been improving and transforming the homes of Keller residents and its surrounding communities since 2006. By providing the best flooring for current homeowners, they are a trusted professional who stands behind their product. If you are interested in replacing your floors or remodeling your home, contact us at (817) 988-2083 to schedule a FREE in-home estimate.