The bedroom is usually the last room people pack and the first one they want set up at the new place. After a long moving day, the last thing you want is to be searching for your pillow at midnight while your bed frame is still in three pieces on the floor. A little planning goes a long way here.
Here’s how to pack and move your bedroom the right way.
Start With a Declutter
Before you pack a single thing, go through your wardrobe, drawers, and under the bed. Moving is the perfect opportunity to get rid of clothes you haven’t worn in a year, bedding that’s past its prime, and the random items that accumulate under beds and in closet corners. Less to pack means less to unpack.
Use a Wardrobe Box for Clothes
The single best thing you can do for your clothes is use a wardrobe box. Your clothes transfer straight from the closet rod to the wardrobe box rod — no folding, no wrinkling, no stuffing into garbage bags. Folded clothes from drawers can go in the bottom section of the wardrobe box or in medium moving boxes. Brothers Moving supplies wardrobe boxes — just ask when you book.
Pack Bedding and Pillows in Large Boxes
Duvets, pillows, blankets, and spare linens are perfect for large moving boxes — they’re light but bulky, which is exactly what large boxes are designed for. Vacuum storage bags are an even better option if you have them. They compress bulky bedding down significantly and protect against moisture, which matters on a rainy Vancouver moving day.
Disassemble the Bed Frame Carefully
Most bed frames need to come apart for the move. Before you start unscrewing anything, take a photo of the assembled frame so you have a reference for reassembly. Keep all bolts, screws, and hardware in a labelled ziplock bag taped directly to the frame — this is the number one way to avoid losing pieces. Wrap the headboard and footboard in moving blankets or bubble wrap to protect the finish.
Protect Your Mattress
A mattress bag is worth the few dollars it costs. It protects your mattress from dirt, scuffs, and moisture during the move and makes it much easier to slide in and out of the truck. Mattresses should always be transported upright against the side of the truck — never flat with heavy items stacked on top.
Pack Nightstands and Dressers Smart
Empty dresser drawers before the move — a full dresser is extremely heavy and the drawers can slide out and cause injuries. Pack drawer contents into boxes or bags labeled by drawer so unpacking is straightforward. Wrap the dresser itself in moving blankets. Nightstands can often be moved assembled if they’re small and light enough.
Set the Bedroom Up First at the New Place
Tell your movers to bring the bedroom furniture in first. Getting the bed assembled and the bedroom set up before you tackle the rest of the house means that no matter how long the day runs, you have somewhere to sleep. It’s one of the simplest things you can do to make move-in night feel manageable.
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