A studio is the easiest move there is to underestimate — it's small, so it feels like an afternoon, and then the closet and the kitchen swallow the whole day. Plan for two evenings.
Expect 15 to 25 Totes
Most studios need 15–25 totes plus a couple of suitcases. It's more than it looks because a studio's storage is dense — a single closet and a few cabinets hold a surprising amount.
Pack in This Order
Decor and books first, then closet and off-season clothes, then kitchen items you won't use before the move, then everything but a plate, a pan, and a coffee setup. Bedding and toiletries last.
Use the Furniture as Packing Space
Dresser drawers, storage ottomans, and under-bed bins can travel full if you tape or wrap them. That's free volume that keeps your tote count down.
Keep a First-Night Tote
Sheets, a towel, chargers, toiletries, a change of clothes, and whatever makes your morning coffee — one tote, stays with you.
Get a studio-sized tote package delivered and picked up — no guessing, no leftover boxes.
View Residential PricingThe Short Version
Budget two evenings and 15–25 totes, pack decor-to-daily-essentials in order, move full drawers and bins as-is, and keep a first-night tote with you.
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