Is your home starting to feel a little cramped? It is a challenge many people face – whether you live in a flat, terraced house or detached house. Fortunately, there are several simple solutions that can create more space and make your home easier to manage. Here are our best tips on how to make better use of your space and store the things you do not use every day.
In this guide, we cover:
- How to create more space at home
- What you can benefit from storing
- Storing seasonal items
- Storing furniture and keepsakes
- Small storage units and lockers
- The benefits of a storage unit
Go through your home
Start by going through your cupboards, basement, attic, and storage areas. Many people quickly discover they have items stored away that are only used a few times a year.
Ask yourself:
- Have I used this in the past year?
- Do I have space for it?
- Should I keep it or pass it on?
This gives you a clear overview of what is taking up space unnecessarily.
Store seasonal items outside your home
Winter coats, snowsuits, ski clothing, and winter boots take up a lot of space in the wardrobe when summer arrives—and vice versa.
A heated storage unit can work as an extra wardrobe, giving you a place to store seasonal clothing until you need it again. This way, you get more space at home without having to get rid of your clothes.
Store furniture and heirlooms safely
Some things have great sentimental value, even if they are not used every day.
This could be:
- Heirlooms
- Extra furniture
- Photos
- Children’s keepsakes
- Collections
A clean, dry, and secure storage unit protects your belongings while giving you more space at home.
Rent a locker for smaller belongings
Do you only have a few items that take up space?
A storage locker is a good solution for:
- Moving boxes
- Documents
- Electronics
- Sports equipment
- Small pieces of furniture
At Pelican, we offer lockers of approximately 0.75 m², which are perfect for smaller storage needs.
Create more calm at home
A tidy home often gives you more energy in everyday life.
When everything has its designated place, it becomes easier to:
- Keep things tidy
- Clean
- Find your things
- Make better use of your home’s square metres
A storage unit can serve as a natural extension of your home.
What can you store?
A storage unit can be used for much more than moving boxes.
Many people choose, among other things, to store:
- Furniture
- Clothing
- Garden furniture
- Bicycles
- Sports equipment
- Prams
- Moving boxes
- Children’s equipment
- Heirlooms
At Pelican, we offer storage units in several sizes, so you only pay for the space you need.
Find a storage unit near you