Moving in B1
The first day in a new place — settling in and getting the furniture sorted.
Arriving and leaving a home
move in — to start living in a new homeA: When are you moving in?
B: On Saturday. I can’t wait to see my new place!
move out — leave home to live elsewhereA: When are you moving out?
B: Next weekend. I finally found a place near my office.
Setting things up
put together — assembleA: Did you manage to put together the table from IKEA?
B: Yeah, but I had to redo it twice!
put up — raise or fix something in a placeA: The living room looks empty.
B: Let's put up some pictures on the wall.
unpack — take things out of boxesGive me a hand to unpack this lot? (casual)
Would you mind helping me unpack these boxes? (polite)
First day in the new flat
Mia: So this is it — we finally move in today!
Tom: I can't believe it. The old place felt so cramped.
Mia: I know. I was so glad to move out of there.
Tom: Me too. Right, where do we even start with all these boxes?
Sorting out the furniture
Tom: The wardrobe came flat-packed, so we'll have to put it together ourselves.
Mia: Ugh, the instructions are useless. Pass me the little Allen key.
Tom: And shall we put up a couple of shelves over the desk?
Mia: Yes please — that'd give us loads more storage.
Out of the boxes
Mia: Shall we start with the kitchen? I want to unpack the plates first.
Tom: Good plan. At least then we can eat something tonight.
Mia: Exactly. The bedroom boxes can wait until tomorrow.
Tom: Perfect. One room at a time and it won't feel so overwhelming.