How Interior Designers Can Ship High-Value Pieces Without the Stress

Shipping high-value furniture, art, and decor items can become stressful for interior designers. It just takes one cracked antique mirror or scuffed custom table to unravel weeks of hard work and client trust. Those hard knocks motivate designers to seek reliable partners like Bubba’s Hilton Head Shipping & Storage, where expert design delivery service is coordinated with white glove shipping. Bubba’s crew alleviates the worry of moving valuable pieces with professional packing and moving procedures that ensure fragile items are shipped with utmost care.

In this blog, we’ll walk you through: 

• How to prepare valuable items before the shipping company picks them up? 
• When Palletizing is the smart choice - and when it's not
• Why White Glove Shipping is worth every penny for interior designers. 
• What you need to know about insurance – and whether your fragile items are covered for their full value. 
  

How to Ship Fragile Items with Less Risk and More Confidence 

How to Package Like a Pro: Materials and Prep Work

Prepping each item before a shipping company arrives will set you up for success from the get-go. Here’s how to protect packages from damage the smart way: 

• Start with padding: Use protectors like bubble wrap, foam inserts, and corner protectors to cushion every surface. Sharp edges and breakable corners are partially vulnerable. 
• Double-boxing: Box it, and box it again. This method protects delicate or valuable pieces: one snug interior box with padding inside an exterior box for added insulation. 
• Clear labels: Distinctly mark the boxes with “Fragile”, “This Side Up”, and room destinations to reduce handling. 
• Seal seams securely: With heavy-duty packing tape, reinforce all box seams and edges to keep them from splitting in transit. 

Your careful packing beforehand greatly reduces the risk of damage and helps the shipping crew do their best work. 

When Palletizing Matters: Bigger Isn’t Always Better

Knowing how to palletize fragile items will protect valuable belongings with efficient transportation. Palletizing can be very useful for shipping fragile items over long distances - but that’s not always the case. 

Here’s what you need to know:

When is palletizing helpful: While shipping multiple fragile items together, such as matching lamps or stacked art frames, palletizing keeps them together and minimizes jostling when transported. 

Palletize safely: Individually wrap each item with bubble wrap, foam sheets, or moving blankets. Secure the items on a sturdy pallet using shrink wrap and ratchet straps. Use edge protectors between items and label all sides with “Fragile” signage. 

When not to palletize: Palletizing oversized furniture, such as a sculptural sofa or delicate heirloom pieces, can create unnecessary bulk that complicates unloading. A better solution is to use custom crating and white glove handling. 

Palletizing is one way to customize your fragile shipping approach and is very useful when used correctly. 

Why White Glove Shipping Is Every Designer’s Secret Weapon

White glove service has become a go-to for high-end interior designers because it offers peace of mind when the safe transport of valuable items is essential. White glove shipping service handles everything from doorstep pickup to careful transportation to in-home setup. It allows designers to stay focused on design creation, and not on bubble wrap or loading docks. 

Here’s what designers love about White Glove Shipping:

• Trained professionals handle valuable items from pickup to placement. No heavy lifting or client coordination is needed. 
• Safely transports mirrors, chandeliers, custom art, or statement furniture.
• Items arrive clean, in perfect condition, positioned with brand-level presentation, and ready for the big reveal.
  

Can You Insure Fragile Items for Full Value?

Liability insurance is not acceptable when you’re moving custom furniture, rare artwork, or fragile antiques. You simply don’t want anything to go wrong because even full coverage cannot replace sentimental value. Still, the good news is: Yes, you can insure valuable items for their full value; just be sure you understand the jargon: 

• Declared value coverage vs. full insurance: Some insurers offer “declared value” (limited payouts), whereas full coverage guards the appraised value of the item. 
• Communicate with your shipper: Trustworthy moving companies will be forthright and explain your insurance options thoroughly.
• Why it matters: The right insurance ensures your clients are financially protected from mishaps. 

Full coverage insurance, combined with White Glove Shipping, protects your valuables from rare damages. 

Let Bubba’s Hilton Head Handle the Fragile Stuff for You

Bubba’s Hilton Head Shipping & Storage supports interior designers with invaluable fragile shipping service. Bubba’s trusted team specializes in professional packing, strategic handling, and experienced white glove service shipping. We’ll help you deliver your design promises with confidence. 

Our team will: 

• Save time with coordinating logistics, packing materials, or hauling heavy items. 
• Assure that every item is handled with care 
• Protect your client’s investment and your design reputation 

Schedule your next white glove shipment with Bubba’s Hilton Head – serving Bluffton, Beaufort, Savannah, and beyond!