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When you’re planning a move, boxes are the one supply that rookies never get right. Order too few, and you’ll be scrambling last-minute. Order too many, and you’ve wasted money and space. Let’s break down the real box count you’ll need — by apartment size — and the hidden mistakes first-time movers make. 👇
✅ Studio or 1-Bedroom Apartment
• Around 20–30 small boxes for books, kitchen items, and fragile stuff.
• 10–15 medium boxes for clothing, decor, and pantry items.
• 5–10 large boxes for bedding, pillows, and bulky items.
❌ Rookie trap: forgetting wardrobe boxes for hanging clothes.
🤔 If you’re wondering how long all of this actually takes to pack, you’ll want to check out my guide on how long it really takes to pack an apartment. It breaks down timelines by apartment size so you know exactly what to expect.
✅ 2-Bedroom Apartment
• 40–50 small and medium boxes combined.
• 15–20 large boxes for kitchen appliances, lamps, and linens.
• 2–3 wardrobe boxes for closets.
❌ Rookie trap: not labeling boxes by room — this slows down unpacking.
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✔️• How to plan your packing supply list the smart way.
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✅ 3-Bedroom Apartment
• 70–90 boxes total (mix of small, medium, large).
• 4–5 wardrobe boxes for closets.
• Specialty boxes for TVs, mirrors, and fragile items.
❌ Rookie trap: underestimating garage or storage room items (they add up fast).
✅ Pro Mover Tip
Always buy 10–15% more boxes than you think you’ll need. Boxes are cheap, but the time and stress of running out on moving day are not.
💡 Don’t let your move spiral into stress because you miscalculated supplies.
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