Moving & Pinterest Go Together

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There is probably no better visual communication tool when planning a move than Pinterest. The free online site is far more than a place to collect recipes. By sharing your Pinterest boards with those involved in your move, everyone can be on the same page. From showing your builder a built-in you like, your designer a fabric that appeals, or your organizer systems that work with your lifestyle – Pinterest leaves nothing to the imagination and keeps all ideas in one place.

How Pinterest Works

From inspirational quotes and gym workouts to ideas for vacations, Pinterest has evolved into a multi-faceted tool for planning, communicating and execution.

Members on Pinterest can search a term, starting generally and browsing or using filters to hone in on exact “pins.” A pin is an image and small blurb that represents a webpage. Hairstyles, gardening ideas, recipes—each has a picture and few words and can be saved to a member’s own “board”. Consider it a virtual corkboard or vision board.

It’s easy to use and easy to share, which makes it perfect for every aspect of your move.

Create A Collection

You’ll want to have a collection called “Move” exclusively reserved for all items related to your move. This is a place that will keep all of your move-related items together and will help you later when you share. You can’t just create a collection, though. You need a series of boards. We recommend creating the following boards:

  • Make one board for each room in your house, including the garage and any outbuildings. Each closet should be considered a “room” as should hallways, patio/pool areas, tennis courts, and any live-in help quarters. Walk in pantries are also their own board.
  • Group these “room” boards in a collection. This will start your collection and allow you to add further boards—imagine this as a folder with files in it, like your computer is organized.
  • Create other boards that will help with moving. Moving isn’t only about packing and transporting, there’s quite a bit more. Pinterest is a great resource for finding lists, top 10, top 100 – you name it. Why reinvent the wheel when there are already resources for:
    • International moving and shipping regulations.
    • Best local contractors, gardeners, construction companies, home furnishing boutiques, painters.
    • Tipping standards for industries, expertise, and geographical area.
    • Packing tips.
    • Commonly overlooked steps during moving the moving process.
  • Have an “inspirations” or “ideas” board for items you love but have no clue where they might go. Sharing these boards with various professionals involved in your move will help get your new space looking perfect quickly. It’s far easier to show a window expert what you’re thinking rather than trying to explain it. Many professionals use Pinterest themselves so you can share right online.
  • Add and modify as you go. You’ll figure out how to make your pins and boards work for you. It is easy to delete and share your pins.

Make It Work for You

You can set up and use Pinterest to be as specific or general as possible. If you are a detail person, keep every color and accent that catches your eye. Or create a board for packing lists and related items to keep track of on the big day.

Discover Rare and Unique Items

Moving houses often means a change in the overall aesthetic in a home. When you’re on Pinterest if you see an idea you love, pin it—but don’t stop there! Once you pin it you will be shown other members’ boards where the same pin appears. You never know if you’ll see something else that would work, or give you a new idea. It is addictive!

Search Whatever Strikes You

Don’t limit yourself to searching generic terms like “living room”. The beauty of Pinterest is that people use lots of words and try to be specific—so do the same in your searches. If you once saw a teal and silver room and loved it, do a search on teal and silver dining room (or whatever room you think these colors would work in) and see what you find. Scrolling through will give you a visual sense of what is out there that people have done. You’ll see things that work for you and things that won’t – honing your exact tastes and desires for your new space and sharing that with those that need to know.

There are lots of apps out there, but keeping all if your information organized and accessible to others with Pinterest will be the best thing to happen to your move.