What to take first when moving house? 5 easy tips that make a difference
Making a move it's not just about moving furniture, beds, boxes and junk.. It is moving your life, your routines and your comfort to a new home.
That is why, the order in which you organise yourself and decide what to wear first can make a difference between a chaotic house move and a smooth and stress-free move.
Today we tell you what to take with you first when moving house, The new "how to prioritise by zones" and tips and tricks will help you to keep everything under control from day one.
Start with the essentials: what you'll need in the first 24 hours
Before you go crazy and start assembling boxes and boxes to put everything into, create a “basic necessities box”.”. What is a box of basic necessities? Well, the first thing you should take with you or leave well marked so that it is available as soon as you arrive.
He thinks that is a kind of survival kit to get you through your first hours in your new home., so it's important that you don't miss any essentials. Include as a minimum:
- Clothes and shoes for a couple of days.
- Toiletries (toothbrush, towels, gel, toilet paper).
- Medicines or first aid material.
- Chargers, mobile phone, important documents and keys.
- Some basic kitchen utensils (cups, cutlery, bottle opener, napkins).
- Basic tools to be able to start assembling everything: pliers, screwdriver, cutter, tape measure...
- Something to eat and drink for the first day of the move.
This box will be your lifesaver and save you from having to open 15 boxes just to find your pyjamas or mobile phone charger.
Prioritise stays by use and frequency
Every home has its own rhythm, and moving house should follow that logic. That's why we don't recommend that you do boxes into which you put objects from various rooms, but make boxes for each room.

So, when deciding what to take first, think about which room you need to set up first so you can get on with your day to day life. It could be your office if you work from home, the kitchen if you need to be able to prepare food from day one or the living room if that's where you do most of your life.
But for if you are not sure which room is more important, Here is the basic order in which you can be sure you won't go wrong:
- KitchenIf it's the last thing you dismantle in the old house, should be among the first to be installed in the new one. We're not talking about having tablecloths, decorations or fridge magnets ready., but you can have a microwave and the basics for cooking.Organise a box with the essential utensils (frying pan, saucepan, basic crockery, coffee pot...). and then you can complete the kitchen little by little.
- Bath: prepare a specific box with the hygiene products and towels, ready to open as soon as you arrive.
- Children's roomif you have children, try to make your room one of the first to be set up. Having their space prepared will help them to better adapt to change and avoid being overly affected by the move.
- Office: if you work from home or need a space where you can concentrate, try to set up a small space in which you can work comfortably for the first few days.
All you need is a desk, good lighting, a comfortable chair and your laptop or tablet, but knowing that you have that space will give you peace of mind knowing that the move won't slow down your work.
- Salon: although it is usually a central space in any home, The first few days is also one of the least important.
Beyond leaving the sofas or bulky furniture already in place if you think that doing it later might be difficult, leave this room for the end.
What can wait: less urgent areas
Once the key areas have been covered, now it is the turn of the spaces that do not affect the day-to-day routine so much:
- SalonThe first few days: although it is usually a central space in any home, it is also one of the least important in the first few days.
Beyond leaving the sofas or bulky furniture already in place if you think that doing it later might be difficult, leave this room for the end.
- Storage room, terrace or garage: anything you don't use on a daily basis can be the last thing to be moved.
In addition, these spaces will be useful at the beginning so that the boxes are not in the way and you can move around the house more easily.
- Decoration and secondary objectsEven if you can't wait to start adding your own touch to the house, pictures, ornaments or books can wait a few days when the rest is already in place.
The loading order: avoid chaos when loading the car or van
A well-done move starts long before you even start the van that will carry all your stuff. As important as what you are wearingis how you place it, and here there is a golden rule: think backwards.

Everything you will need first must go at the end of the load, so that it is the first thing to come out when you arrive.
Imagine the truck as a puzzle that is assembled from the back to the front:
- First, the major playersheavy furniture, sofas, wardrobes or electrical appliances. Place them at the back to provide stability and avoid bumps or damage as much as possible.
- Then, the medium-sized boxes: clothes, household goods or textiles that can withstand the weight on top of them.
- Then, the delicatelamps, pictures, mirrors or fragile items. Protect them with blankets or bubble wrap.
- And last but not least, the must-haves: those “survival” boxes with what you will use in the first 24 hours (clothes, bathroom, bedroom, light food...).
So, when you get to your new home, you'll have at your fingertips just what you need for a stress-free start. Because yes: loading order can be the difference between a tiring move and a comfortable and organised arrival.
What if I am going to use a furniture repository?
If you are going to take advantage of your move to store furniture or things that you won't be using for the time being in your new home, planning is even more important.
In that case:
- Guard separately the boxes that you will need in your new home and those that you want to send to the furniture repository.
- Mark them in some way that will help you to differentiate them: a sticker, something written in marker...
- Make it a priority that the furniture repository is clean, ventilated and with easy access to your most important belongings.
At Gil Staufferfor example, we offer storage and furniture repository services with 24-hour surveillance, so that your belongings are always safe and accessible during the process.
A move that is well organised will save you a lot of stress, aggravation and, above all, things getting lost along the way.
Always start with the basics, follow a logical order and leave the details to the end.
And remember: moving is not just about moving house, it is about starting a new phase., and carrying the things you need most in the right order will make that start much easier and more enjoyable.
To sum up:
- Prepare a box of basic necessities.
- Bring the essentials to your new home first: kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and children's rooms or office.
- Leave the decoration, the storage room and the living room to the end.
- Load the car or van in reverse order of unloading.
- If you use a furniture repository, separate and label what is urgent from what you are sending to storage.
And if you don't want to worry about any of this, at Gil Stauffer we take care of everything to make your national or international move or transfer to a furniture repository a smooth one. easy, convenient and uncomplicated.




