Anytime you relocate, downsize, or travel for an extended time, you are bound to need a self storage unit for storing your possessions. The big questions is, what size do you really need to get?
Choosing a space that is not large enough will require you to spend future time and energy moving to a bigger area. If it is too large, you will be paying for wasted space. Here is some advice to help you figure out how much space you require.
- 5′ x 5′ self storage unit – 25 sq. ft.
This unit is similar to a small walk in closet. Five feet is not much room at all and is sufficient for accommodating a minimal amount of things.
- 5′ x 10′ self storage unit – 50 square feet
This is similar in size to a large walk in closet. You could fit a few bigger pieces like a davenport, chest of drawers and bed set, along with packaged items and knickknacks. Be sure to utilize your wall and ceiling area with shelves you install to get the most of the available space.
- 5 by 15 foot self storage unit – 75 square feet
This is enough to accommodate belongings from a single bedroom apartment. This size should be sufficient for a single person or a couple, as long as they don’t have a lot of material possessions.
- 10 by 10 foot self storage unit – 100 square feet
This is equivalent in size to a regular single vehicle garage. It will adequately accommodate the items from a two-bedroom apartment, the personal effects of two individuals or even a car or boat. If you are going to use it for this purpose, be certain to choose a storage unit that opens to the outside and not in a passageway.
- a 10 by 15 foot self storage unit is equal to 150 square feet of space.
This unit is larger than a one car garage and in it you can store all the contents of a three bedroom apartment or home, in addition to other things like motorcycles and exercise equipment.
- 10 by 20 foot self storage unit – 200 square feet
This size is nearly the same as a garage for two vehicles. It might be put to use storing an automobile, pickup, boat or motor home, along with furniture and crates. This storage unit can accommodate the contents of a medium-sized home or apartment with room to spare. This size is ideal for households with four or more members.
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