How Much Storage Space Do You Need?

If you’re running out of places in your home to cram all those boxes of stuff that you just can’t seem to live without, then it might be time to look for a storage space. But how do you know what size to get?

Here’s some detail on what will fit into many common-sized storage spaces.

Storage unit sizes

When you’re trying to decide between different sizes of storage units, it can be difficult to get a mental picture of just how much space you need for all your stuff. Here are some common sizes and estimations of how much they will hold:

• 5 foot x 5 foot space: This is about the size of a small walk-in closet. It can hold one or two small pieces of furniture, about six to eight boxes and possibly some tall, narrow items like lamps.
• 5 foot x 10 foot space: This is the size of a standard walk-in closet. It can hold two pieces of furniture and about 10 to 15 boxes, as well as a mattress and/or box spring. This size unit will have a good amount of depth, so be sure to keep items you may need access to more frequently toward the front of the unit to keep from having to pull out a lot of stuff too often.
• 5 foot x 15 foot space: This is a narrow, deep storage space. It is close to the size of a small bedroom and can hold furnishings for the average 500-square-foot residence (excluding major appliances). When filling a unit of this depth, be sure to leave a passageway to access items in the rear of the unit.
• 10 foot x 10 foot space: This space can hold furnishings for a 750-square-foot, 1-bedroom apartment. If you’re storing a mattress, consider storing it against the wall or atop heavy boxes rather than under them to extend the life of the mattress.
• 10 foot x 15 foot space: A space this size can hold furnishings for an average 1,000-square-foot apartment, including some appliances.
• 10 foot x 20 foot space: If you’re looking for enough space to store things from a 1,500-square-foot residence, this is the size to start with. It is the size of two to three bedrooms. You may also be able to fit a compact vehicle into a space this size.
• 10 foot x 30 foot space: If you have a large home’s worth of stuff to store, consider this size. It can also accommodate a boat, commercial trailer and most full-size vehicles. If you have a storage unit this size full of your stuff (especially if you are storing a vehicle or boat), you will want to make sure you have a storage insurance policy to protect it all.

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