How Much Can You Fit In A Small Storage Unit?
Lock Box Self Storage
August 1st, 2024
How much can you fit in a small storage unit?
Need a little extra space in your life? Self-storage units are the perfect solution whether you’re downsizing, decluttering, renovating your home or moving. They give you a secure place to keep your extra belongings.
Storage units come in a wide variety of sizes, but if you only have a few items to store, a small storage unit may be right for you. At Lock Box Self Storage, our smallest units are 5x5 and 5x10 feet. They’re the most affordable storage solution, while still offering you all the flexibility and amenities of our larger storage units. Let’s learn how much you can fit into a small storage unit – you may be surprised! We’ll also share some of our expert tips to help you maximize your storage space, even in our smallest units.
How Much Can You Fit in a 5x5 Storage Unit?
A 5x5 storage unit offers you 25 square feet of floor space. Think of it like a standard closet. You’ll be surprised how much you can store in this compact space if you pack your belongings efficiently.
Our 5x5 storage units are ideal for:
Seasonal Items
Seasonal items like holiday decorations, lights, ornaments and other items can quickly clutter up your closets, attic and garage. Declutter your home by storing those items you only need once a year.
Home Renovation Storage
Remodeling your kitchen or another room in your home but don’t have the extra space to store your small appliances? A small storage unit helps keep everything safely out of the way until the contractors are finished with the renovations.
Small Furniture
Items like small desks and end tables can fit in a small storage unit, especially if they can be disassembled. As well, smaller household furnishings can easily be packed away into boxes and stored.
College Dorm Storage
Leaving Tennessee for the summer and looking for off-campus storage? A small unit is the perfect place to store dorm essentials during school breaks and study abroad semesters.
How Much Can You Fit in a 5x10 Storage Unit?
A 5x10 storage unit offers you 50 square feet of floor space, twice that of a 5x5 unit. Think of it like a standard walk-in closet. This extra space allows for large items and more versatility, while still being a compact and affordable storage solution.
Our 5x10 storage units are ideal for:
Appliances
Need to store a washer, dryer or other larger appliances during a move or renovation? A 5x10 unit will fit several large appliances with room to spare.
Furniture
Some larger furnishings under 10 feet long, such as chairs, mattresses, small sofas and tables will fit in a smaller storage unit.
Seasonal Items
Patio furniture, gardening supplies and large holiday decorations can clutter up your garage, but they’ll fit perfectly in a storage unit. Best of all, they’ll be easy to access once warm weather returns.
Outdoor and Sporting Gear
A small storage unit will give you plenty of room to store your sporting gear like bicycles, camping equipment, golf clubs or fishing gear. Just drop by the storage facility and pick up your gear when you want to go have fun outside!
Antiques, Art and other Delicate Items
Need to store antiques, art, photo albums or your collection of vinyl records? Certain items are highly sensitive to heat and can get damaged irreparably by extreme temperature fluctuations. Our climate-controlled 5x10 units are the ideal place to keep your most temperature-sensitive belongings.
Tips For Maximizing Your Storage Space
Why rent more space than you need? By packing efficiently and organizing strategically, you’ll be able to maximize the use of your small storage unit. Here are some of our top tips to help you maximize your space.
Use Uniform-Sized Boxes
Using boxes of the same size makes filling your storage unit less of a puzzle. Same-sized boxes can be stacked easily, helping you keep your storage space neat and organized. For safety, ensure that heavy boxes are on the bottom and lighter boxes are on the top.
Label Everything
Nothing is more frustrating than trying to find a specific item amongst unlabeled boxes. Clearly label all boxes and containers to make it easy to find items at a later date.
Disassemble Furniture
If possible, remove legs from tables and desks, store bed frames in sections and disassemble any other furniture. Furniture can take up a lot of valuable floor space, especially in a small unit. Disassembled furniture can be stored vertically or flat, giving you more room.
Store in Vacuum-Sealed Bags
Clothing, bedding, pillows and similar items can take up a lot of room. Save space by storing these items in vacuum-sealed bags, which compress out all of the air. As an added benefit, vacuum-sealed bags can also keep your items safe from humidity damage.
Leave Aisles
It may be tempting to pack your storage unit full to the brim, leaving no extra room. While this may work fine for temporary storage, consider leaving an aisle if you need to access your unit frequently. This will save you the frustration of navigating through all of your stored items to find the box you need.
Use Our Self-Storage Calculator
Still unsure of how much room you need? Before reserving a unit, try our Self-Storage Calculator tool, which can help you estimate how much space your belongings will take up.
Rent a Small Storage Unit Today
Don’t let the label “small” throw you off: our smallest storage units can store a surprising amount of items. If you stay organized and store strategically, a small unit is the perfect solution for your storage needs.
Lock Box Self Storage offers 5x5 and 5x10 foot self storage units in Mount Juliet, Tennessee. We’re proud to offer both climate-controlled and traditional drive-up units. No matter what your storage needs, we can accommodate you. And with affordable prices, top-notch security and outstanding customer service, we’re the best choice in the area for small storage units.
Contact Lock Box Self Storage today to reserve your unit or to learn more about our storage facility.