Furniture corners rarely survive a move unscathed if they are carried out exactly as they stand. Narrow doorways, tight stairwells and sharp turns in a hallway all put pressure on the same vulnerable edges, often at the worst possible moment.
A short bit of preparation beforehand makes a real difference. Wrapping corners in an old blanket, bubble wrap or even a few layers of cardboard gives just enough cushioning to absorb a knock against a doorframe or another piece of furniture on the way out.
A few minutes per piece is enough
It is not necessary to wrap every inch of a wardrobe or table, only the corners and edges most likely to make contact with walls and frames during the carry. Securing the padding with tape keeps it in place without slowing down the move itself.
Glass surfaces, such as a coffee table top or a mirrored wardrobe door, deserve particular attention, since even a small knock can leave a crack that is impossible to fix afterwards. A little extra padding here is well worth the few extra minutes it takes.
It also helps to think ahead about the trickiest turns in the route out of the old home, and to plan which way large pieces will need to be tilted or angled. Knowing this in advance avoids awkward, rushed decisions while the piece is already halfway through a doorway.
This small amount of preparation protects furniture that would otherwise need replacing, or would simply carry unsightly marks into the new home. A few minutes of padding beforehand is a small price for arriving with everything looking the way it did before the move began.
Old towels or bedding set aside for the move work just as well as bought packing materials for this job, so there is rarely any need to buy anything specially. What already exists in the house is usually more than enough to protect every vulnerable corner.
