Guide to pack bedroom furniture for your upcoming!

The bedroom is perhaps the largest area of your home, where you are going to spend most of your time while moving. It is usually not only largest but the one that contains most of your belongings. How to handle packing your bedroom is a task that you should be well prepared for, and plan to have ample time till moving day. In this blog you will get to know some great ideas on moving bedroom furniture and all other personal belongings safely and securely.

Bedrooms have a lot to pack, big and small, easy and delicate; you need a proper planning to pack everything properly and be prepared to face the hassle. There are large and bulky furniture pieces like bed frames, dressers and mattresses. There are also small items like wall décor, clothing and small showpieces etc.

The simplest way to move your bedroom is to pay packers and movers to do it for you. This way, you will save yourself from the hassle that comes when a heavy piece of furniture has to be moved out of the home, loaded into a moving vehicle, transported, unloaded and finally taken inside your new residence.

The downside to hiring vendors is that you will have to pay them for the service they will provide. So, after assessing the situation carefully, if you still want to do it on your own then here is a careful guide:

Whether you are relocating out of a studio apartment, a small room or even a large house, packing up your bedroom is the toughest part about a move.

Bedrooms are the most crowded rooms of the house, it is required to be focused and organized when you pack your bedroom. By packing categorically, you will not only make the process of packing easier, but it will also be much simpler to unpack and find everything you need in your new place.

1. Explore your bedroom properly

It is important to explore your bedroom carefully and the items that will be move to your new home. The decision of what to pack and what not to pack is quite time-consuming because you are emotionally attached to many of the items that you have. Still, getting rid of some unimportant or useless household items will make your packing much faster and cheaper.

2. Take measurements

It is one of the most essential things that you have to do while moving. Take measurements of the doorway and entryway of your new house and then take the measurements of the furniture that you are planning to move. Take only those items that will fit into the floor plan of your new house otherwise it would be useless draining your energy in packing, unpacking, loading and loading such things.

3. Get the packing materials

It is essential to get good quality of packing supplies to protect your belongings in transit. Get the packing supplies that you will need. Based on what you will be moving, make an estimate how much packing supplies you require and make sure you bring a little more than the estimated ones as you are not a professional packer and will surely end up wasting a few of them in the beginning.

Bubble wrap, mattress cover, packing paper, crumpled paper, packing peanuts, tape, scissors, markers for labeling, moving blankets and moving pads are the basic packing supplies to be considered at your own disposal. If you have any difficulties in deciding how much of these you will need, getting advice from bedroom movers directly can help you. Alternatively, you can use your own blankets and towels for packing, but you will have to wash them after the move is over.

4. What to do with the mattresses?

Mattresses are not only valuable, but they are also very expensive. And that is the reason exactly why you want them to be protected throughout the move.

• Step 1 – Make sure that your mattresses are 100% dry to be on the safer side, it’s a good idea to place then at a place where they can get direct sunlight for a few hours. Also, remove the sheets and comforters from your bed before taking out the mattresses, if any.

• Step 2 -Purchase a mattress storage bag either from a local store or you can also order online. Storage bags come in different sizes, make sure to select the one that ismade of thick polyethylene and fits your mattresses perfectly. The main idea behind storage bag is to protect them from dust, dirt and moisture.

• Step 3 – Check your mattress carefully if they have any signs of infestations and then pack it gently in the storage bag. Then, use some plastic protector’s and tape them then close the ends with a quality tape and make sure every part is protected.

• Step 4 – Be careful while taking your mattress out of your home and while loading them in the moving vehicle. Mattresses are bulky and usually heavy, so it is important to take extra caution while moving them through tight corridors, doorways and through the staircase.

• Step 5 – Make sure you load the mattresses as the very first thing when it comes to load your possessions into the moving vehicle. They should be well secured against any movements during transit and do not place any other time on the mattresses.

5. Organize the process as early as possible

Start packing the goods that you won’t until you reach your new house. Ensure you don’t over fill the boxes as it will become difficult to lift and carry and may also break smaller things because of excessive weight.

Use wardrobe boxes and dresser drawers for your clothes and small items. Cover the legs of tables and chairs with socks so that they don’t scratch the floor while moving. If you have TV or laptop in your room then pack them in foam based boxes so that they are protected during the transit. Pack shades should be packed with multiple layers of packing paper and then should be covered with bubble wrap. You can also use crumpled paper to provide cushioning to fragile items in your bedroom.

Moving a bedroom is no less than winning a trophy; if you are confident enough to do it all on your own then go for it. Otherwise hire movers and packers to help you out with their best packing and moving techniques.