Moving Box Label Template - DIY

Moving Box Label Templates

Nobody likes packing, but preparation and organization are the keys to making the moving process go smoothly. Just download and print.

Easy-to-Use Templates for Efficient Box Labeling

Box Labels For Moving

Our handy, free, printable box labels for moving will make it easier to pack and unpack. They will help you get organized faster. Use our free organization tool to label your moving boxes with a designated room at your new location.

House Moving Labels

The house moving box labels provide a clear place to indicate locations for the boxes and as a result, allow the movers to better plan and simplify their moving process because they know exactly where the boxes belong at the new location. The box labels for moving help both you and your movers. It may also increase the speed of your move and as a result reduce the expense of your move.

Removable Labels For Moving

Collegian Movers recommends choosing a removable adhesive label as they will stick firmly and lift cleanly from most surfaces, including furniture, walls, and doors. Use this moving precaution to help protect your furniture and your home from the sticky residue that can be left behind when using a regular sticker.

Inventory Tracking

It is a best practice in moving to keep track of your home’s inventory. To do this label each set of boxes by room and number the boxes in each set. Next, make a moving inventory list of the full set of rooms and the total number of boxes you have labeled on a separate moving box inventory sheet to keep track of all the boxes and possessions you are moving.

An inventory sheet will give you peace of mind on move day. It will provide you with a quick check and balance to assure that all of your boxes have arrived safely and the moving labels identify moving box contents to you will know what is in each box without even opening it.

Helpful Advice on How to Label Moving Boxes

Labeling moving boxes is a great way to stay organized and make sure all of your belongings end up in the right place. Here are some helpful tips:

  1. Label each box with its contents. This will help you quickly identify what is in each box and make unpacking easier.
  2. Label the boxes on multiple sides so you can tell what the box is even if it is stacked.
  3. Use labels or stickers to mark fragile items.
  4. Label each box with its destination room. This will help movers know where to place the boxes in your new home.
  5. At the destination, have the inventory sheet of all the items you've packed and their corresponding box numbers. This will allow you to double-check that all your items made it to your new home.

Home Moving Label Directions

Click on the desired Room Label to open the printable room moving labels

Print your customized labels on using Avery #05151 tags, which are 2 1/3” x 3 3/8”

Label each box and add a number to each set of rooms (1 out of 10, 2 out of 10, etc.)

Create an Inventory Sheet for the number of boxes for each room

(Click on the Name of the Room You are Moving for The Labels for Boxes)

BASEMENT Moving Label (PDF)
STORAGE Moving Label (PDF)
OPEN FIRST Moving Label (PDF)
OFFICE Moving Label (PDF)
MASTER BEDROOM Moving Label (PDF)
MASTER BATH Moving Label (PDF)
LIVING ROOM Moving Label (PDF)
KITCHEN Moving Label (PDF)
GARAGE Moving Label (PDF)
FRAGILE Moving Label (PDF)
FAMILY ROOM Moving Label (PDF)
DINING ROOM Moving Label (PDF)
BEDROOM Moving Label (PDF)
BATHROOM Moving Label (PDF)

Benefits of Using Moving Box Labels

Moving home can be a stressful experience, but it doesn't have to be! If you use our handy printable moving labels for boxes, it can help make the process easier and more organized. Here are 5 tips on how to use them to your advantage:

  1. Add labels to each box to identify its contents. This will help you to know which box contains which items, so you can quickly grab the box you need once you reach your destination.
  2. Color-code your boxes. Assign each room a color, and use colored labels to indicate which room each box belongs to. This will make it easier to unpack at the other end, as you'll know exactly where to place each box.
  3. Make sure you label each box with its weight. This will help you to ensure that you don't overload any one box, as you'll know how much each one weighs before you attempt to carry it.
  4. Label fragile items with additional caution. Use bright, eye-catching labels to indicate that a box contains fragile items, so that you and your movers know to handle them with additional care.
  5. Label boxes with their priority. Write “unpack first” or “last to unpack” on the labels of the boxes containing items you need to access quickly. This will help you to prioritize which boxes to unpack first.