Moving can be one of the most stressful experiences in life — especially when it comes to the kitchen. It's usually the trickiest room to pack because of all the glassware, small appliances, fragile dishes, and countless little items like spices and utensils.
But with a little planning and smart use of what you already have at home, you can make the process smoother, cheaper, and a lot less stressful.
Here are five practical tips to help you pack your kitchen safely and efficiently:
1. Packing plates and fragile items
To avoid breaking dishes, place a soft layer between each plate — this can be packing paper, bubble wrap, towels, or even clothes. Just make sure the plates aren’t touching each other directly to prevent cracks or chips.
2. Use pots for storing small items
Pots and pans make excellent storage containers. Fill them with small kitchen tools like measuring cups, salt shakers, timers, and more. It saves space and keeps everything in one place.
3. Wrap sharp objects in towels or oven mitts
To protect yourself and the items around them, wrap knives, graters, and scissors in oven mitts or kitchen towels. This keeps the blades safe and makes packing (and unpacking) safer for your hands.
4. Prepare an essentials box
Pack a separate box with the things you’ll need right after the move: dish soap, a sponge, paper towels, basic tableware, and of course — your coffee and mugs. Label it clearly and keep it within reach. This will be the first box you open in your new kitchen.
5. Don’t forget to label fragile boxes
Clearly mark any boxes containing fragile kitchenware with “FRAGILE.” It might seem like a small thing, but it can make a big difference during transport.
Moving your kitchen doesn’t have to be chaotic. With the right approach and a bit of patience, your kitchen can be packed and unpacked quickly and safely — so you can get back to cooking with ease.
And if you find you don’t have enough space at the new place — Israstorage has the perfect storage solution for you.
We offer storage units for rent, short-term and long-term storage, and storage services for your household contents, equipment, furniture, or personal belongings. Our plastic storage boxes make organizing even easier, and our Haifa storage facility ensures your things are safe and accessible.
Store smart — store with Israstorage!
