How to Pack Your Dining Room

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There's no denying that packing up your dining room is not as hard as organizing your garage. But what makes it complicated is protecting expensive fragile items such as china, vintage wines and more. 

Decide what items you want to pack as you can transport expensive items by yourself. Consider the size of your new home. If you are downsizing, you might as well sell or donate a few stuff.

Here are more tips in packing your dining room easily:

• All non-essential items should be disassembled and packed in advance. Wrap them with packing paper and bubble wraps. (Read: Tips to Make Packing Easier)

• Professional movers suggest that your furniture should be prepped on the nearest date of your big move as you are most likely to be using it. Most tables can be disassembled or folded to maximize the space in the truck. Be sure to protect worktops from unsightly scratches.

• After having the table ready, proceed with the chairs. It can be a bit complicated as the legs can't be detached and are probably the easiest to break. Use protective materials to keep the rails, bars, and legs protected from any damage. 

• Your chandeliers should be carefully placed in a box of appropriate size. Don't risk it from breaking - let your movers pack it.

• Get boxes for your wine collection in the local store or supermarket. To learn more about packing your wines, click here.

• Ask your movers to help you pack glasses and other fragile housewares. They have the appropriate packing materials and are skilled in protecting your precious crystals, china, and other investments.

• Clearly label the boxes with "dining room," "Fragile," and "This side up."

If you have questions about packing and moving, let us know in the comments below.