Running out of space at home? A storage unit can be a simple solution when your cupboards, basement or garage start to fill up. Here, you can store the things you want to keep but don’t need every day.
Whether you need extra space temporarily or are looking for a more permanent solution, extra storage can create more breathing room and help keep your home organised.
When is a storage unit a good idea?
There are many situations where extra storage can come in handy. Perhaps you are moving or renovating, or perhaps there are simply too many things in too few square metres.
A storage unit can be practical, for example, when you:
- Need more space at home
- Are moving or renovating
- Want to declutter the basement or garage
- Have seasonal items you only use part of the year
- Want to store furniture and items with sentimental value
- Have baby or children’s items you want to keep for later
That way, you can create more space without having to get rid of the things you still want to keep.
5 things worth storing
1. Clothes and seasonal wardrobe
Winter coats, snowsuits, ski clothing and other seasonal items can take up a lot of space in your wardrobe.
When the seasons change, you can pack away the clothes you are not using and create more space in cupboards and drawers. In this way, a smaller storage unit can function as an extra wardrobe.
2. Furniture and items with sentimental value
Heirlooms, furniture and other items with personal meaning can be hard to part with – even if you do not have space for them right now.
A storage unit makes it possible to keep the items until you need them again or have more space.
3. Items from the basement and garage
Basements and garages quickly fill up with moving boxes, tools, toys and items that are only used occasionally.
If you move some of it into a storage unit, it becomes easier to get organised and actually use the basement or garage for what you want.
4. Baby and children’s equipment
Prams, high chairs, toys and children’s clothes take up a lot of space, but may be worth keeping for younger siblings, family or friends.
Instead of letting the items take up space at home, they can be stored until they are needed again.
5. Seasonal and leisure equipment
Garden furniture, ski equipment, suitcases and sports equipment are typical examples of things we want to keep but do not use all year round.
By storing them away by season, you can free up a surprising amount of space at home.
Use your storage unit as extra space for your home
A storage unit does not have to be something you only use when moving. It can also serve as a practical extension of your home.
You can rotate items as the seasons and your needs change. In summer, winter gear can be put into storage, and in winter, for example, garden furniture and summer equipment can be moved out of the home.
That way, you get more out of the square metres you already have.
Choose the right storage unit size
How large a storage unit you need naturally depends on what you are storing.
If it is mainly moving boxes, clothes and a few smaller items, a small unit may be sufficient. If, on the other hand, you need to store furniture or a larger part of your home, you will need more space.
If you pack smart and make use of the room’s height, you can often fit more than you think. See available unit sizes
Storage with Pelican
At Pelican, you will find storage units in different sizes, so you can choose a solution that suits your needs. The units are dry and heated, and the centres have video surveillance and access control.
You have access to your storage unit every day of the week, so you can easily pick up or drop off your belongings when you need to. Find your nearest Pelican centre
Create more space for everyday life
Ultimately, extra storage is about making better use of the space you have at home.
When the things you do not use every day have their own place, it becomes easier to stay organised and create a home with more breathing room and clarity.