Assess the Situation
Before you pack the boxes, make an honest assessment of everyone's things and eliminate items that are worn out, unused or duplicates. Don't move anything you're not going to keep.
Children
If children are involved, make sure they understand that everyone will have to let go of some of his or her toys. Don't place the burden on the oldest, the youngest, or the ones who are moving the farthest.
Even if space is tight in the combined household, make sure each child has some storage that's secure, private and personal. Try under-bed storage for favorite toys, books, dolls and other treasures.
Newlyweds
For a newlywed couple, combining households can be one of the most emotional parts of joining two lives. Certain items will always be points of contention; rather than throw them away, stash them for a year and see if emotions have cooled on either side of the argument. Use storage tubs or a high closet shelf to get the item out of the way while its fate is decided.
If there's any possible way, designate separate closets for each newlywed. One's clothing and accessories are so different from the other that the same closet-organizing configuration won't work best for both. And having some personal space will ease the transition from single to couple.
Roommates
For roommates who are just that, defining individual space and keeping down the public clutter are keys to living together well. Use kitchen organizers to keep personal food items in order and memo boards to pass messages and schedule household chores.
source: http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=pg&p=Organize/homeorg_combinehome.html&ln=ho
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