How to Pack a Bedroom for Moving: Closet to Nightstand

Start With the Closet

The closet holds the bulk of a bedroom's contents. Begin by sorting clothes into seasons — donate or sell anything you haven't worn in a year. Montrealers preparing for a July 1st move can drop off gently used clothing at local donation centres across the Plateau or Villeray. For hanging clothes, wardrobe boxes save enormous time: simply transfer hangers directly from the rod.

Protect Your Mattress and Bedding

A mattress bag is a must. Sliding a queen mattress down a narrow Rosemont staircase without one guarantees stains and tears. Slip the bag over the mattress, tape it shut, and let your movers handle the rest. Fold duvets and pillows into large garbage bags or vacuum-seal bags to save truck space.

Disassemble bed frames if possible and bag all hardware in a labelled zip-lock taped to the frame itself — losing a single bolt means a wobbly bed in your new apartment.

Nightstand and Personal Items

Nightstand drawers often hold chargers, medications, and valuables. Pack these into a small labelled box you keep with you on moving day — not on the truck. Wrap framed photos in packing paper and stand them upright in a box with cardboard dividers to prevent cracking.