How to Unpack Efficiently After Your Move

Unpacking feels endless when boxes are opened at random. A simple order makes the first week much easier.

Day one: the essentials

• Beds and bedding, so everyone sleeps well.
• Bathroom basics: towels, toiletries and medicines.
• A small kitchen kit: kettle, a few plates, cups and cutlery.

Days two and three: the kitchen

The kitchen takes longest. Unpack what you use daily first, and keep rarely used items boxed until the cupboards are organised.

Then: wardrobes and living areas

Hang clothes straight from wardrobe boxes. Set up the living room around the TV and seating, then add decor last.

Keep it moving

• Unpack one room at a time and flatten empty boxes as you go.
• Use the labels: every carton should say which room it belongs to.
• Book unpacking help if you are short on time; movers can unpack and take the empty cartons away.