Last updated 2026-07-10 ยท MovePlan Editorial Team
Learning how to move a bedroom set keeps heavy wood furniture from scratching and your back from straining. Emptying, disassembling, and wrapping each piece does most of the work.
Step: Empty dresser and nightstand drawers or wrap them shut
Step: Disassemble the bed frame and bag the hardware
Step: Photograph assemblies before taking them apart
Step: Wrap each piece in moving blankets
Step: Use a dolly and a helper for the heavy dresser
Step: Tip pieces to clear doorways and tight turns
Step: Load drawers and small parts together, clearly labeled
Step: Reassemble the bed first at the new home
Moving a bed, dresser, and nightstands.
When: Move the bedroom set on move day after clearing the path.
Watch out: Do not carry a loaded dresser; the weight strains backs and can crack the frame, so empty it or remove the drawers first.