In today’s day and age, time is money, but so is space, especially in Kelowna. As everyone’s needs and consumption are constantly growing, space is becoming a premium commodity, and it’s not always feasible to move into a larger home, or office to accommodate all your belongings. What’s the next best, affordable alternative? Self-storage units! One of the most common questions is ‘What storage unit size would I need?’So, without beating around the bush, here are some of Space Centre Storage’s best tips for selecting the right storage unit.
How to Start Estimating the Right-Sized Storage Unit for Your Belongings
Step 1: Make a list of all the items in your home or office that you’d like to store. Once the list is complete, categorize your items under labels such as clothes, electronics, appliances, furniture, decor, etc. This will give you a good idea of the volume of space your belongings might occupy, including efficient ways to organize them, for example: clothes can be packed in stackable boxes to save space, whereas a couch may take up an entire side of a storage unit.
Step 2: Measure all your bulky items, and note down the measurements. Items that are bulky or oddly shaped such as furniture, appliances, summer toys, or gardening equipment, are bound to take up more space in your storage unit. It is important to have those measurements in hand because Tetris is best played on your phone but in real life? Not fun at all. In this way, you can plan for optimum arrangement of items, allowing for easy access and retrieval, and a well-kept personal storage unit.
Step 3: Try to assemble all of the items you want to put into storage in one of the rooms in your home. This is tedious, we know—especially since you’ll have to transfer them to your storage unit anyway, but it will help you visualize exactly how much space you’ll need while keeping tabs on the best way to arrange them, saving you time and hassle come moving day. In this step, it’s also helpful to organize your items in terms of frequency of use and plan to store them accordingly. Seasonal clothing or decor could be stored towards the front of the unit, while appliances or kitchenware you barely reach for can be tucked away towards the back.
Step 4: If you're thinking about storing items for the long haul, think about your future needs. Are you planning on downsizing further? Is there an upcoming move, or are you planning on acquiring new items? In these cases, you may be better off with a larger sized storage unit than you currently need to allow flexibility in the items you can store. This will save you future troubles of switching to a bigger unit or requiring more space than you initially planned.
Sizes of Storage Units at Space Centre’s Storage Facility in Kelowna
We’ve got 8 different storage unit sizes available for rent at our self-storage facility, they’ve been broken down briefly, below:
4 x 6: This size stores almost everything that fits in a standard dorm room, and small items that fit in boxes, seasonal decor etc.
5 x 8: If you live in a condo or apartment and need excess storage, this size is perfect for you and can also store seasonal items.
5 x 10: Slightly bigger than the previous size, this unit can also house small vehicles like motorcycles, bikes or scooters.
8 x 8: this storage unit is great for medium-sized furniture or interim storage.
10 x 10: This unit can accommodate most items that fit in a small 1-2 bedroom home, including furniture.
10 x 15: Comfortably stores items that typically fit in a 2-bedroom home and appliances. Read more on what can fit in a 10 x 15 storage unit.
10 x 20: This size accommodates items that typically fit in a 2-3 bedroom home, and vehicles, plus lots of wiggle room to organize efficiently.
10 x 25: This size stores almost everything that fits in a 3-4 bedroom home, vehicles, and bulkier items like patio furniture.
For more details on popular items stored in these varying storage unit sizes, check out our handy storage unit size estimator.
Space Centre Storage is well equipped with indoor and outdoor storage units, our outdoor storage units are drive-up units which means easy loading or unloading, and some of our indoor units are heated to protect your beloved wooden furniture, picture frames, bottled beverages or electronics. So consider the temperature sensitivity of your items and ease of storage requirements while choosing the right-sized storage unit.
Still can’t decide? We’re here to help bring you clarity and peace of mind, Space Centre Storage can answer any of your questions around safely storing your items. We are the largest facility in the Okanagan and have been serving residents since 1985. Contact us today to inquire about storage solutions that perfectly fit your life!
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