What Room Should You Start Packing First? (A Totally Serious and Not-At-All Chaotic Guide)

So, you’ve decided to move. Congrats! Now comes the fun part: packing! (Cue dramatic music.) One of the most common questions we hear at Magnolia Movers is, "Where do I even start?"

Well, buckle up, buttercup, because we’re about to take you on a journey through the great packing debate—one box at a time.

Option 1: The Kitchen (A.K.A. The Land of Mystery Lids)

Some people say the kitchen should be first. Those people clearly have never had to match Tupperware lids before. It’s a black hole. You’ll start packing plates, get distracted by an expired can of pumpkin from 2014, and suddenly, it’s three hours later and you’ve only packed one drawer. Abort mission.

Option 2: The Bedroom (A.K.A. The Wardrobe Crisis)

Starting in the bedroom sounds smart—until you realize you have to decide what to pack first. Summer clothes? Winter clothes? The three pairs of jeans you swear still fit? Before you know it, you’re in the mirror trying on outfits like it’s a personal fashion show. Not productive.

Option 3: The Bathroom (A.K.A. The Mini Storefront You Didn’t Know You Owned)

You think the bathroom will be easy. Just a few toiletries, right? WRONG. You have seven kinds of shampoo, three half-used lotions, and a collection of hotel soaps that could stock a gift shop. Suddenly, you’re contemplating if you’ll ever actually use that fancy bath bomb you bought two years ago. Spoiler: You won’t.

Option 4: The Living Room (A.K.A. The Place You Swore You’d Declutter)

The living room seems like a solid starting point, but do you really want to start your packing journey by sorting through old DVDs, tangled charging cords, and that one mysterious remote that doesn’t go to anything? Exactly. Put that box down.

So… What’s the Best Room to Start With?

Drumroll, please... THE STORAGE ROOM. Yep, that closet, attic, or basement where you’ve been shoving things for years. Why?

You won’t miss any of it while you pack. (Let's be honest, you forgot what’s in there.)
It gets momentum going without disrupting daily life.
It’s the easiest place to purge junk you don’t need.

And let’s face it—the faster you start packing, the sooner you get to the fun part… which is hiring Magnolia Movers to do all the heavy lifting! 😉

Happy packing! 🎉 Need help? We’ve got you. 💪