Mistakes To Avoid When Moving Furniture

Last Updated on October 25, 2024 by Tanya Janse van Rensburg

Thinking of moving some furniture?

Whether moving it across the room or to another house, taking precautions is important to avoid injury or damage.

Below are some of the common mistakes people make when moving furniture. 

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Not taking measurements

Before moving furniture to a new location, it’s important to ensure it fits this new location.

Measure the space where it will sit and any doorways or corridors it needs to pass through—too many people order sofas or tables that cannot fit through doorways.

Tape measures are the most traditional and reliable way of measuring spaces, but there are also apps you can use nowadays to measure spaces as listed here at Beebom

Not disassembling furniture

Many pieces of furniture are designed to be disassembled and reassembled during transit, allowing them to be carried and transported in smaller and lighter parts.

Of course, disassembly and reassembly can be much harder if you don’t keep track of instructions, which is a common mistake.

Having a special draw or folder for keeping instructions could be worthwhile. Make sure to dedicate time to disassembly and reassembly, and don’t be afraid to call a professional if it seems too complicated. 

Not emptying furniture first

Transporting a chest of drawers with all the contents in might seem like a great way to save money on packaging.

However, it can make the furniture heavier and more awkward, increasing the chance of damaging something. You also can’t disassemble furniture if you’re storing stuff in it.

It might seem more long-winded, but emptying furniture could help to prevent furniture and contents from getting broken. 

Not knowing when to hire professionals

Hiring professional movers could reduce the risk of damage to your furniture or property. Professional movers know the safest way to carry heavy furniture to avoid injury.

In addition, they can make tasks like moving home much faster by using lorries to transport more items at once.

You can find information on local moving companies like Denix Moving online. Reviews and testimonials can help you to choose a reputable company.

Just make sure that the moving company can accommodate your needs—only specialist companies may offer services like storage, piano moving, car transportation, or international moving. 

Not knowing when to replace furniture

When moving home, there may be no point in moving old, damaged furniture.

This could be the perfect opportunity to buy new furniture. Not only will this furniture be in better condition, but you can buy it to suit the size and style of your new home.

Regarding long-distance moves to other countries, it’s often better to buy completely new furniture because shipping costs can be very high - so much so that you may save money by buying completely new furniture.

That said, some furniture may be of sentimental value or small and light enough that it doesn’t affect the cost much.

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