How to decorate your new home before you move New York Times News Service March 11, 2021 6:06 pm Moving in a pandemic has special challenges — especially if your new place is across the country and you can’t make repeated visits to gradually set things up. And shopping for furniture in crowded stores may make some people uneasy while the COVID-19 vaccines are still being distributed. If you are planning a move, you can do a lot of prep work to make the eventual unpacking and decorating go more smoothly. (And if you have already made a visit to your new home to take photos and measurements, use that information.) With 3D models and augmented reality apps, you can lay out your rooms, select a color scheme, and even sample virtual furniture. Here’s a guide: