Maximise your storage space with 10 top tips and tricks

Getting your possessions ready for self storage can feel like a daunting task. You may start to worry about if you have selected the right unit size, whether or not you will be able to transport your items and how earth they can all fit in. Don’t worry, we’re here to provide you with our top tips to help you make the most of your self storage space. Read on to discover the secrets to maximising storage space…

 

1: Plan ahead

Take time to plan what items you’ll be storing and how you’ll organize them within the storage unit. This will save you a lot of time, hassle, and potential stress later on, whilst allowing you to visualise how to use the space most effectively.

2: Declutter

Before you start packing your belongings for self storage, have a declutter. Donate, sell, or bin anything you don’t use or need. This will help you save valuable storage space and money if you don’t need a larger unit.

3: Stack by weight

Stack heavier boxes at the bottom and lighter boxes with more fragile items on top. This will help you avoid damaging fragile items and ensure that you don’t have to reorganise the stacks later on. Side tip: Leave walkways in your storage unit for easy access to all your belongings.

4: Maximise vertical space

Use shelves, racks, and tall furniture to maximise vertical space in your storage unit. By focusing on taking up space vertically, you’ll save floor space that you would otherwise be using to move around or place other items.

5. Disassemble large items

Whenever possible, disassemble large furniture items like bed frames, tables, and shelves to save space and make them easier to transport and store.

6. Use vacuum-sealed bags

Use vacuum-sealed bags for clothing, bedding, and other soft items. These will compress them to help save space.

7: Utilise corner space

Place bulky items in the corners of the unit to maximise space usage and ensure stability in your stacking.

8: Utilise furniture with storage space

If you have furniture with built-in storage, such as ottomans or bed frames with drawers, use these to store smaller items.

9: Pack tightly

Pack items tightly together, filling gaps with smaller items to avoid wasted space. Use packing paper or bubble wrap to protect fragile items. However, be aware of packing items too tightly, the last thing you want is to return to your items in self storage and find that lack of ventilation has led to moisture build up and mould growth.

10: Choose the right size self-storage unit

Choosing the right size self storage unit is crucial to making sure you have enough space for your items plus any additional unexpected items you might need to store. If you’re unsure as to how much space you require, speak to the staff of the storage facility, they’ll help you get a rough idea!

 

There you have it! We hope these top tips and tricks have helped in some way towards you maximising storage space. Check out our blog library for more storage and packing inspiration!

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