How to Pack Your Home Like a Professional: Room-by-Room Guide

Packing is where most moves go wrong. Poor packing leads to broken items, wasted space in trucks, and hours of frustration during unpacking. After years of experience packing homes across Saudi Arabia, our team has developed efficient techniques that protect your belongings and save you time.

This guide shares the exact methods our professional packers use daily. Whether you're packing yourself or want to understand what good packing looks like, this room-by-room breakdown will help.

Nothing slows down packing like running out of tape or discovering you need more boxes. Stock up on these essentials before you begin:

• Boxes in multiple sizes - Small (books, heavy items), medium (kitchen items, clothes), large (linens, light bulky items)
• Packing tape and dispenser - Get at least 4-5 rolls for an average home
• Bubble wrap - Essential for fragile items
• Packing paper - Better than newspaper (no ink transfer)
• Markers - Black for labels, red for fragile items
• Labels or colored stickers - Color-code by room
• Stretch wrap - For keeping drawers closed and bundling items

Pro tip: Buy more supplies than you think you need. Unused boxes and materials can often be returned for refund.

The kitchen takes the longest to pack due to fragile items and awkward shapes. Start here first.

Dishes and Glassware

• Wrap each plate individually in packing paper
• Stack plates vertically (like records), not flat - they're stronger this way
• Fill glasses and cups with crumpled paper
• Don't overload boxes - 15kg maximum

Pots and Pans

• Stack by size with paper between layers
• Wrap lids separately
• Fill empty space with dish towels

Small Appliances

• Original boxes are ideal if you saved them
• Wrap cords with rubber bands (not tape)
• Pack blade attachments separately for safety

Pantry Items

• Dispose of expired items and nearly-empty containers
• Seal open packages in ziplock bags
• Transport spices and oils in sealed containers

Electronics

• Photograph wire connections before disconnecting
• Use original packaging when possible
• Remove batteries from remotes
• Wrap screens in soft blankets

Artwork and Mirrors

• Apply tape in an X pattern across glass surfaces - if it breaks, the tape holds pieces together
• Wrap in bubble wrap liberally
• Mark boxes as FRAGILE and indicate the correct side up
• Transport flat, never stacked

Clothes and Linens

• Leave clothes on hangers and cover with garbage bags (cut hole for hangers)
• Use linens as padding in other boxes
• Vacuum-seal seasonal items to save space

Books

• Pack spine-down to protect bindings
• Use small boxes only - books get heavy fast
• Fill gaps with packing paper to prevent shifting

• Seal liquid containers in plastic bags
• Pack medications in carry-on luggage
• Dispose of expired toiletries - moving is a good time to declutter
• Use towels to wrap fragile bathroom items

Don't forget to clean out medicine cabinets thoroughly. Items often accumulate for years without notice.

A good labeling system saves hours during unpacking. Here's what works:

• Label on top AND sides - You can't always see the top when boxes are stacked
• Include room and contents - "Kitchen - Pots and Pans" is better than just "Kitchen"
• Number your boxes - Keep a master list for insurance purposes
• Color-code by room - This helps movers place boxes in correct rooms instantly

For valuable or fragile items, take photos before packing. This provides documentation for insurance and helps you remember exactly how items were packed.