Moving House Made Simpler
Moving flat or house is never just about transport. It is about packing with a plan, so that unpacking at the other end feels straightforward rather than chaotic. A few practical habits make all the difference.
Pack with the unpacking in mind
It is tempting to shove everything into whatever box is nearest, but a short planning session before you start packing pays off later. Group items by room, and keep a rough list of what has gone where, so that nothing gets lost in a pile of identical boxes once you arrive.
IKEA's DUNDERGUBBE moving box is built for exactly this kind of job, sturdy enough to stack and carry without buckling. For things you want to keep organised rather than sealed away, the RYKTA storage box with lid is useful too, since you can see and reach the contents without having to tear into tape and cardboard each time.
DUNDERGUBBE moving box, brown, 50x31x40 cm
RYKTA storage box with lid, transparent grey-blue, 36x50x35 cm/44.5 l
RYKTA storage box with lid, transparent grey-blue, 18x24x12 cm/3.5 l
BRANÄS basket, rattan, 32x34x32 cm
LABBSAL basket, handmade water hyacinth, 32x34x32 cm
SAMLA lid for box 45/65 l, transparent, 57x39 cm
Settle furniture before the small stuff
Before you start unpacking boxes of books and kitchenware, work out where the large furniture pieces will actually live. It often takes a bit of shuffling before a sofa or wardrobe finds its proper spot, particularly in a compact apartment or townhouse where every corner has to earn its keep. Think about how you move through the space day to day, and let that guide the layout.
Once the big pieces are settled, smaller organisers make the rest easier. IKEA's KOMPLEMENT box helps keep wardrobe interiors tidy from the very first day, while a BÄSTIS lint roller is handy for freshening up upholstery and rugs that have picked up dust during the move.
KOMPLEMENT box, light grey, 15x27x12 cm, 2 pack
BÄSTIS lint roller, grey, 22 cm
LILLNAGGEN squeegee, 20x25.5 cm
PEPPRIG dust pan and brush, grey
PEPPRIG dustpan/broom, grey/green
PEPPRIG spray bottle, 55 cl
A calm, well organised move makes the first weeks in a new home far more enjoyable. Order what you need online and have it brought straight to your door in Malta or Gozo.